Trail Running calendar near Mackinaw City 2025-2026

The Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run is a 9-mile trail race held in Paradise, Michigan, starting near the Upper Tahquamenon Falls and looping to the Lower Falls before returning. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the course features a scenic and technical trail with significant elevation changes..

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from Festival Square in downtown Cheboygan and highlight the North Central State Trail and North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavement and crushe..

The Wolverine State 100 is an ultra-distance running event held in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, showcasing the region’s rugged beauty. The race features multiple distances: a 100-mile ultra from Petoskey to Alpena, a 100K ultra finishing in Alpena, a 50K out-and-back course based in Alpena, and a 100..

The Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first ma..

Great Turtle Trail Run on Mackinac Island, Michigan, wraps up RunMackinac’s four-race series with the Half Marathon and a 5.7 Mile Run (plus Walk and virtual options). The 28th anniversary event showcases late-season Mackinac beauty, with courses that travel shoreline views and interior island trail..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run takes place in Grayling, Michigan, at 7601 Old Lake Road. The event offers two trail distances: a 5 Mile Trail Run and a 3 Mile-ish Trail Run. The 5-mile course is described as a two-track, hilly route, while the 3-mile-ish course uses two-track trails with a rel..

The Two Hearted Trail Run takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Paradise, Michigan, with the finish at Upper Tahquamenon Falls. The event offers the following distances: 50K Marathon Half Marathon Registration closes June 15, 2026. Entrant limit is 400 runners. Bib pickup is scheduled on Friday,..

Waugoshance Trail Run in Emmet County, Michigan offers three distances: 50K Marathon Half Marathon The route follows a section of the North Country Trail between Cross Village and Mackinaw City. The course is reported to be over 90% single track and passes rolling bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan..

The Tahqua Trail Run takes place in Paradise, Michigan, at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The event is organized by Great Lakes Endurance and, as of the 2026 season, operated by Aravaipa Running. Distances offered in 2026 are: 50K 25K 10K Registration closes on Mon, Aug 3, 2026. The event has an e..