Trail Running calendar near Midland 2025-2026

Come run the Bad Santa Trail 5K at Addison Oaks on Sunday December 21 for a festive winter trail experience on dirt and blacktop with rolling hills. Kids fun run, age group awards, and postrace cocoa, cookies and a fire pit.

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

Celebrate winter at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland with 5K to 25K loop options by day or night. LED lit trails, a warming bonfire, finisher medal and adult beverages await, with proceeds benefiting Great Lakes Bay Veterans C..

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Run snowy singletrack at Island Lake in February on a rolling half or a shorter 5 Mile as trails may include snow, ice or mud. Run, ruck or go virtual and earn a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race treats.

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay on April 25 runs point to point 50 Mile from Harbor Beach to Caseville, plus 50K, relay, ruck and virtual options. Well marked courses, stocked aid stations, pacers and custom finisher gear.

Run scenic single track and dirt trails at Addison Oaks County Park with 30K, 15K or a new 4 Mile option, limited to 300 runners. Entry includes a soft short sleeve shirt, wooden finisher medal, reusable cup, aid stations and a post race pa..

Run scenic trails at Independence Oaks County Park around Crooked Lake with options for 2.3 mile, 5K and 10K routes. Enjoy chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments for a fun day outdoors.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Run under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.

Take on Hanson Hills in Grayling on June 6, 2026 with either around 3 miles or a hilly 5 mile trail. Walkers are welcome on the shorter route and custom socks are yours while supplies last.

Run the Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg MI on June 13, 2026. Choose 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly well groomed singletrack, with frequent markings, stocked aid stations, a BBQ, medal and tech singl..

Run the Trail Town 5K or 10K along the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, starting at Potter Park and professionally timed. Enjoy riverside scenery, race awards, and help support Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Midwest Everest at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont MI on Sep 26 27 2026 serves epic elevation with unique everesting loops across 100 mile, 50 mile, Sunrise 20K and Sunset 10K options. Finishers earn standout awards including a 100 mile bel..

Escape to Skyline Camp for the Campfire 5K and one mile on wooded trails with rolling hills and natural obstacles, perfect for trail lovers. Finishers receive a medal and a s'more by the campfire for a cozy celebration after the run.

Hit the trails at the Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk on October 10, 2026 at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. This scenic, slightly hilly course over grass, gravel and wooded trails welcomes all ages and supports Eaton County trail development.

Run amid peak fall colors at Independence Oaks in Clarkston with the Crooked Loops Trail Run. Choose from scenic 2.5, 5.5 or 8.5 mile courses over rolling hills and wood chip trails through hardwood forest.

Join the Waldenwoods Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell MI on Sunday November 1 2026. All proceeds benefit Hartland Area Project and runners get a shirt, goodie bag and raffle chances.