Trail Running calendar near Manistee 2026-2027

An annual early August race through Port Oneida’s historic farms and trails in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Distances include 5K, 10K, half marathon and a kids 1/4 mile dash on mixed trail and road surfaces.

A community event in Cadillac on August 8, 2026, featuring a professionally timed 5K and a 1-mile tribute walk. Proceeds support local veteran programs, transitional housing, and a veterans scholarship at a nearby college.

Thanks Sandy in Sheboygan, WI is a 9 mile trail run at Kohler-Andrae State Park featuring beach shoreline, trails, a boardwalk and post-race snacks.

The 1st Annual Crusader Cross Country Classic is a community 5K at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium supporting the school's cross country and track and field programs, with chip timing, awards, packet pickup, and on‑site f..

Trail races on August 29 and 30, 2026 offering 50 Mile, 50K, 26.2 Mile and 13.1 Mile distances. Registration is closed and a wait list will be available; organizers state the race includes notably large finisher medals.

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

A two-day running weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI on September 4 and 5, 2026, featuring a Friday night Legacy Art Park 5K and 5K, 10K, and half marathon options. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees by distance.

A two-day trail race weekend at Crystal Mountain with Friday evening Legacy Art Park 5K and Saturday Dogman 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees listed per distance.

A USATF certified chip timed family 5K run and walk through Pla-Mor Park and the Devil's River State Recreational Trail in Francis Creek, WI. The event includes a virtual option and proceeds support local first responders and community prog..

An evening 5K run and walk at Cellar 1914 Winery on September 12, 2026 that follows a private course through cornfields, a corn maze and cherry orchards. Entry includes a commemorative glass, a cider or wine pour for 21 and over, chip timin..

Apple A Day 5K in Silver Lake, Michigan is a 5K run on a wooded seasonal road near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes on September 12, 2026. The non timed event supports a volleyball team and includes overall awards plus random prize drawings.

Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.

Trail races of 15 Miler, 45K and 50 Miler through Manistee National Forest in Big Rapids MI on September 26, 2026.

A multi-distance event on the flat Betsie Valley Trail in Thompsonville, MI featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run fundraiser on September 26, 2026.

A monthlong October event with a virtual 99 kilometer challenge and in-person 2K, 5K and 10K trail races at SnowKraft Nordic, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and supporting survivors and local services.

A farm based obstacle course at Heim's Hillcrest Dairy in Algoma covers about 1.5 miles with tasks such as feeding calves and climbing over hay bales. Registration opens July 1 with an early price of $20 until September 1.

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 three-day event at Crystal Mountain featuring a six mile ruck plus on-site medical, performance, recovery and physical therapy services.

A trail run and celebration in Peninsula State Park featuring race hoodies, course support, post race beer from Sway Brewing, on site packet pickup, and park fundraising.

A wet and sandy 5K obstacle course at Pere Marquette Beach featuring 25 obstacles; entries include competitive and fun run options. Registration carries a fee and each entry includes a moisture-wicking shirt, with all proceeds supporting Mu..