Trail Running calendar near Mackinac Island 2026-2027

Hit the trails in Petoskey with the Dandelion Dash, offering a 5K, a 1-mile run, and a short family fun run. The event supports a local preschool and features custom medals for top finishers. A virtual 5K option is also available.

A trail race in Michigan's remote Upper Peninsula with 50K, marathon and half marathon options that follow Lake Superior shoreline, inland lakes and old growth pine. Most of the courses are single track with vehicle accessible aid stations.

Experience the 44th Annual Black Bear Run through the scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. Choose between 6K and 12K distances on a mix of pavement and gravel with transportation provided from Engadine High School.

Experience the scenic North Country Trail on a course featuring Lake Michigan bluffs and coastal forests. Choose between 50K, marathon, or half marathon distances over 90 percent single track terrain.

The Bear River Crawl will take place in Petoskey on Saturday 18 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Sparkle through the lavender fields at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord. Choose from a flat 5k trail or a lively one-mile community loop. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co., and creative costumes are encouraged for a special prize.

Trail runs of 50K, 25K and 10K through forest, river and waterfall terrain at Tahquamenon Falls near Paradise, Michigan, with aid stations, bused starts, on-site drop bags and awards for finishers.

The SOO 200 is eastern Canada's only 200-mile ultramarathon. It challenges athletes on a rugged course through the Searchmont, Ontario landscape. This technical event requires specific safety gear and precise navigation.

This 9-mile trail run connects the scenic Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan. The technical course features a new pedestrian bridge and a strict 90-minute cutoff to reach the aid station. Registration is limited to 100 runners.

Tap into the Trails offers 5K and 10K routes from downtown Cheboygan on pavement and crushed limestone. The event uses local state trails and directs proceeds to support trails in northern Michigan.

Experience a point to point journey across Michigan's lower peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Choose from 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances on a mix of singletrack trails and scenic seasonal roads.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

A fall trail event on Mackinac Island featuring a half marathon and a 5.7 mile run and walk, shoreline and interior trail courses, participant garment and finisher medal, free digital photos, and post-race refreshments.