Trail Running calendar near Midland 2026-2027

The Spring Trail Trot is a flat, well-marked 5k trail run/walk around Lake Lansing North. All participants receive a T-shirt, sticker, and finisher patch, with chip timing and age group awards. The pet-friendly event also features a vehicle..

Experience a unique point to point ultramarathon across Michigan's Thumb on rural roads. Choose between 50 mile and 50K distances with running and ruck divisions on a flat and fast course.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run through Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain featuring dirt tracks and multiple distances. Enjoy a post race party with medals and awards for various age groups in a capped 300 runner field.

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.

Run the trails of Michigan's Island Lake Recreation Area in this inaugural ultramarathon series. Choose from three distances, including unique nighttime 50K and 100K races or a daytime 50K. All races share a common start and finish hub.

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 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 smooth singletrack trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with distances ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy a supported course with generous cutoffs and a post race BBQ celebration in Laingsburg.

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..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk in Lake Odessa takes participants on a scenic loop around Jordan Lake, starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School. Awards are given to overall and age group winners. Registration is open for runners and..

This unique trail run winds through scenic blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards in Michigan. The event features a chip-timed 5K and a family friendly fun run, coinciding with the summer harvest season. Registration includes a finisher meda..

Run or walk with your dog through the scenic trails of Midland City Forest. This chip-timed event features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances on unpaved paths. Proceeds support local animal rescue and domestic violence shelter programs.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hardwood forests and lakeside paths of Seven Lakes State Park with 7 mile and 3.5 mile course options.

Run or walk through the scenic trails of Independence Oaks in this animal friendly event. Participants can choose between a 5K race or a 1K walk while supporting Great Lakes Dog Rescue.