Trail Running calendar near Manistee 2025-2026

The Hungerford Trail Races take place near Big Rapids, Michigan, in the Manistee National Forest. The event offers three distances: 50 Miler, 45K, and 15 Miler, welcoming runners of varying experience to test their limits on forested trails. Runners wind through scenic woodlands, with winding single..

The Betsie Valley Trail Run takes place in Thompsonville, Michigan, along the Betsie Valley Trail. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The Half, 10K and 5K courses are out-and-back on the flat rail-trail starting at the Webber Sports Complex; the Fun Run goes from the ba..

Unmask Domestic Violence Community Run is a festive trail event in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (5736 Walker Rd), offering 2K, 5K, and 10K options. Runners traverse Snowkarft’s private 20 miles of wooded trails, featuring rolling hills and off-the-beaten-path singletrack—terrain usually reserved for skii..

The First Annual Paws for a Cause Canicross & Trail Run/Walk for Charity takes place in Denmark, Wisconsin, offering participants the chance to run or walk scenic wooded trails with or without their dogs. The event features three distance options—2.8, 5.6, and 8.4 miles—catering to all fitness level..

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..

Door County Fall 50 is a point-to-point road ultramarathon in Wisconsin’s Door County, running from Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay. The 50‑mile course unfolds through fall colors and scenic villages, with rolling hills and views along the route. The event includes a solo division (and a relay option) an..

The Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K Run is an annual trail running event held in Muskegon, Michigan, hosted by the Gillette Nature Association. The 5K race starts at Hoffmaster State Park's beach parking lot and finishes at the Gillette Visitor Center, offering participants a scenic course through natura..

Pen Park Trails Fest is a trail running event held on November 8, 2025, at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, WI. The event offers two race distances: 30K 14K Online registration is open May 15 through November 5, with in-person packet pickup on November 7 (4-7 pm) and November 8 (7-8 am) at Wel..

The North American Vasa is scheduled for February 14-15, 2026 and will mark the event's 50th annual running. The event is held in the Traverse City area in northern lower Michigan and has been a local tradition since 1977. Registration is listed as "coming soon." The festival features wi..

The Crossroads Trail Run & Walk, held annually at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, offers a scenic trail running experience with three distance options: 2K, 5K, and 10K. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, promoting wellness, multi-ge..