Trail Running calendar near Manistee 2025-2026

Hit the trails at the 13th annual Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Muskegon. Scenic paths through Hoffmaster State Park end at the Gillette Visitor Center, ideal for trail runners and nature fans.

Pen Park Trails Fest brings scenic 30K and 14K trail runs to Peninsula State Park with festival fun at Welcker's Point. Enjoy a race hoodie, finisher medal, post race beer and campfire vibes while supporting park trail conservation.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City, Feb 14 and 15, 2026 with Nordic skiing and fat tire bike races on scenic winter trails. Races range from youth and community relays to 50k ski and 25k fat bike events for all levels.

Join the Traverse City Trail Running Festival May 8 and 9, 2026 for scenic Pere Marquette Forest singletrack and wider trails. Distances 5K to 100K including relays, plus well stocked aid stations, shirt and finisher medal.

Join the 17th annual Crossroads Trail Run & Walk at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Door County for scenic 2K, 5K and 10K courses. All participants receive a native tree and post race snacks while supporting conservation and outdoor education.

Run or walk the Jazz Blueberry Trail at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on July 26, enjoying scenic grass and dirt trails through the farm. Options include a 1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K for a family friendly day with shirts and awards.

Enjoy a scenic 9 mile trail loop at Kohler Andrae State Park featuring beaches, boardwalks, marsh and pine trails along Lake Michigan. Friendly cupless race with post race food, awards and a commemorative finisher token.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.