Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

A 5k on gravel trails through a 50 acre family owned orchard in South Lyon, Michigan on September 12, 2026. Entry includes a donut, a beverage choice, a t shirt, a commemorative pint glass, and raceday timing.

A fourth annual 5K trail run/walk at Fillmore County Park on September 12, 2026, honoring 9/11 victims, veterans and first responders. The unpaved course includes a finisher medal for all and directs proceeds to local AED purchases.

A community 5K at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg on September 12, 2026, offering a run, a walk, and a kids run or walk over 3.1 Miles. Registration opens June 1 and includes a race T shirt and post race refreshments.

A 6.2 miles trail race at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan, run as two loops through apple orchards and open fields. Registration opens April 16 and the entry fee is $40.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.

A costume friendly 5K run on gravel trails at Blake Farm that passes haunted attractions and zombie paintball scenes. Entry includes a donut, cider, t-shirt, small pumpkin, and admission to Spookyland.

An on campus 16th annual event in Oxford Michigan offering a 5K run or walk, a 5K obstacle course, and a virtual 5K. The course uses trails, meadows and hills and includes chip timing, prizes, and finisher medals.

A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.

A chip timed trail event at Camp Skyline in Almont featuring a 5K and a 1 mile course across wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road. Post race snacks, s'mores, and awards for top finishers are included.

Trail races at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion, Michigan include a two-loop half marathon, 5K run/walk, a 5K dog division limited to 50 dogs, plus virtual half and 5K options with the same race swag.

A last-person-standing event at Findlay Reservoir where runners complete repeated 4.3 mile loops each hour until one runner finishes a loop alone. The race is self supported with professional timing and live coverage.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour event featuring a scenic 3.1 mile loop through rolling hills and forest trails. Enjoy full support with an extensive aid station and on site camping while supporting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp.

Trail race at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan offering a 50K and a half marathon with aid stations, finishers' medals, shirts, awards, and volunteer support.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

Experience a vibrant 5k trail run at Camp Lakota where runners and walkers encounter clouds of color. Help support local scouting and leadership programs while enjoying post race donuts and competing for top finisher awards.

A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the..

October trails at Independence Oaks showcase fall colors while runners loop around Crooked Lake. Three distance options use successive laps and include Rock Ridge and Spring Lake Trails.

A community 5K cross-country run at Portage on October 10, 2026, using the local high school course. Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt; top 50 finishers receive medals.

A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.