Trail Running calendar near Mattawan 2025-2026

The Wicked Worm Trail Races take place at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring some of the most technical trails in West Michigan. The event offers three race options: a 10K around the north side of the orchard, and 6-hour and 12-hour races looping 4.2 miles around the orchard..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk is a scenic running event held in Lake Odessa, Michigan, starting at Lakewood Middle School. The course winds through the picturesque Jordan Lake Trail and loops back to the school, offering participants a beautiful country view. The event features a 5K distance suitab..

The Dino South Bend Trail Run, known as the XTERRA Dino 7K Trail Run, takes place at Potato Creek State Park in South Bend, Indiana. This 7-kilometer trail features a lollipop loop course with wide, stable paths suitable for both beginners and speed-focused runners. The course includes two challengi..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is an off-road multisport event held in South Bend, Indiana, near Chicago. Part of the XTERRA World Tour, it offers a variety of races including a full-distance triathlon (800m swim, 24K bike, 7K run), duathlon, trail run, and kayak triathlon. The course is known for bei..

The Ionia Free Fair 5K is a professionally chip-timed running event held in Ionia, Michigan. The race course features scenic routes along Ionia's River Trails and loops around the Fairgrounds, finishing in the charming red brick downtown area. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with awards pr..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses centered around a scenic 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of rolling single-track trails and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down th..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a scenic and challenging experience with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K trail runs/hikes, and a 9K RUCK event. The course features dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly terrain, including a 500-..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K is an exciting running event that combines both road and trail running, taking place at Mattawan High School. Participants will navigate a course that includes paved roads and a half-mile wooded trail featuring various terrains. The event promotes community engag..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start an..

The Chupacabra Endurance Run is a 10-hour endurance race held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana, as part of the Crazy Legs Race Series in 2025. Participants run multiple loops of a 3.4-3.5 mile trail with minimal pavement, completing each loop within one hour to avoid elimination. The event..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a premier multi-terrain race held in Saugatuck, Michigan, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring scenic woodland trails, sand dunes, and stunning waterfron..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. A unique aspect of the event is the "24 Miles in 24 Hou..

The Tryon Farm 50k is a trail running event held at Tryon Farm in Michigan City, Indiana. The course features an 8-loop 4-mile circuit through a mix of open grassy fields, single-track dirt trails, and small pavement sections connecting different trail areas. The event also offers shorter distances..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Featuring a 100-mile race with over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, it is considered the toughest 100-mile run in West Michigan. The course includes numerous "everesting" loops up and down..

The North Shore Trail Run is an annual running event held in Spring Lake, Michigan, featuring a variety of races including a 10K Trail Run, a 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk, and a 2K Kids Fun Run, which is free for children. The event promotes community engagement by donating proceeds to local nonprofits su..

The Yankee Springs Fall Festival, held annually at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, Michigan, offers trail running distances of approximately 10K, 25K, and 50K. The 10K and 25K courses feature scenic rolling single-track trails, with the 50K consisting of two laps of the 25K loop. Participants r..

The Over The Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run is a scenic event held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, Michigan. Participants can choose between a 1-mile fun run and a 5K trail race, both set amidst the institute's beautiful 850-acre landscape. The event aims to promote outdoor activ..

The Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk is an annual event hosted by Eaton County Parks and Recreation, taking place at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. This scenic race features a slightly challenging course that includes grass, gravel roads, and wooded trails, making it a perfect way to enjoy a fal..

The Indiana Trail 100 is a premier ultra-running event held at Chain O’Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. Part of the IGNITE Trail Series, it offers challenging race distances of 100 miles, 75 miles, and 50 miles, catering to a wide range of endurance runners. The event takes place annually in the..