Trail Running calendar near Midland 2025-2026

Join the Humane Hustle 2025 on November 8 at Cannonsburg Ski Area to run or walk in support of the Humane Society of West Michigan. Enjoy a family friendly day with adoptable animals, activities and a 5K or 1 mile walk while helping care fo..

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

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.

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..

Hit the winter trails at Island Lake on February 14, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile routes over rolling singletrack. Expect snow, ice, slush or mud and finishers get a race hoodie, medal and post race food.

Run the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay in Michigan's scenic Thumb region, finishing at Caseville County Park on April 25, 2026. Choose from 50 mile, 50K, ruck, relay or virtual options and enjoy mostly dirt road courses with full aid.

Discover rolling single track and dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain at the 2 Parks Trail Run in Leonard, Michigan. Choose a 4 mile, 15K or double loop 30K, enjoy aid stations, swag and a lively post race party.

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.

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 Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly runnable singletrack. Expect stocked aid, chip timing and a post race cookout with medals that link to Winter Trail Fest.

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing event in Holly where runners start a 4.167 mile loop every hour. Choose the Oak Flats 3HR option or keep going until you are the last runner standing.

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.

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..

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.