Trail Running calendar near Midland 2026-2027

An April ultra in Michigan's Thumb region offering 50 mile, 50K and a 50 mile relay. The 50 mile route runs from Harbor Beach to Caseville along mostly dirt roads with marked aid stations and generous cutoff times.

Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.

Trail races at Addison Oaks County Park on May 3, 2026 offer three distances: a 30K (two loops), a 15K (one loop) and a 4 Mile course inside the park. The event includes aid stations, awards and finisher items.

Run the scenic trails of Independence Oaks County Park at the Crooked Lake Trail Run. Choose from a flat 2.3-mile loop, a rolling 5K, or a challenging 10K on well-maintained paths. Your registration supports the Trecho Fitness Foundation.

Enjoy an outdoor festival at Jackson Field featuring a 5 km run and over 300 craft beverages. Experience live music and local food in downtown Lansing while supporting Michigan river conservation.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI: Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, and Daybreak 50K. Entry is capped at 450 runners; night races carry a combined prize purse and all registrants receive a tech hoody.

Explore the trails of Upland Hills Farm and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. This school fundraiser features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K run with student-made medals for all. Enjoy free snacks, a raffle, and a festive farm atmosphere.

A four hour run and walk challenge on Mid Michigan College trails to honor military service, where participants complete as many roughly 4 mile loops as possible while supporting student and local veterans programs.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

Run or walk along the scenic Lansing River Trail in this 11th annual 5K event supported by the Ingham County Bar Association. Enjoy chip timing, team competitions, and post race refreshments at Lansing Shuffle.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a 2.25 mile loop through the scenic forests and wetlands of the Harris Nature Center. This family friendly trail run supports local nature education and conservation projects along the Red Cedar River.

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 63 miles.

Experience a scenic 4.5 mile route through Imlay City on the Polly Ann Trail. This event takes participants through a loop of local trails and rural roads starting and ending near the high school.

A Tough Mudder obstacle event on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, Michigan offering 15K and 5K courses, an Infinity laps option, finisher medals, festival-style spectator access, and volunteer and group packages.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra in Sleepy Hollow State Park on June 13, 2026 offers a 50K, half marathon and 5 mile on mostly well groomed trails, with frequent aid stations, clear course markings, generous cutoffs and a beach barbecue afterparty.

A 5K on the Tractor Trail at Spicer Orchards in Fenton MI with in person, kids and virtual options. The in person race is chip timed and finishers can choose sweet cider or hard cider for those 21 and older.

A trail relay at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on June 19 and 20, 2026, featuring smooth single track trails, team relay formats from three to eight runners, and a weekend village with camping, food trucks, and evening activities.

Two Hats One Mile on June 20, 2026 in Big Rapids, MI is a Last Runner Standing endurance race on a one mile loop with woodsy trails and a 150 foot climb. Field limited to 100 and proceeds benefit Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

The Trail Town 10K & 5K follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, starting and ending at Potter Park. Proceeds support local trail advocacy, and participants can take advantage of group and referral discounts. The event is professionally time..