Trail Running calendar near Munising 2026-2027

A multirace trail series in Marquette with five monthly events May through September and a 10K championship in October. Races are free to enter and scored by a proportional system based on each race winning time.

A six-race trail running series from May to October 2026, featuring five monthly trail races at local trailheads and a 10K championship in Marquette, free registration, and a proportional scoring system with a 15-point maximum for winners.

Trail race south of Munising, Michigan, offering 50K and 27K routes through high country and remote river valleys. The 50K includes about 26 miles of single track plus dirt forest roads with frequent ascents and descents.

Trail races near Munising, Michigan following the North Country Trail into Rock River Canyon Wilderness. Two distances available with extensive single track and vehicle accessible aid stations.

A free community 5K Run/Walk at Little Trout Lake Park in K.I. Sawyer on June 13, 2026, held as part of the park re-opening. The route uses new gravel trails, has just over 100 feet of elevation gain, and requires registration and a bib.

Experience the wild beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula on a course featuring Lake Superior shoreline and old growth forests. Choose between three distances ending at the landmark Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

A three-day mountain bike and trail running festival at Marquette South Trails featuring events from youth runs to enduro, downhill, and cross country, with timed seeding and podium categories. Proceeds support NTN singletrack trail buildin..

A multi-distance event in Engadine, MI, the 44th Black Bear Run features 6K and 12K courses on pavement and gravel, bused starts for the 6K, participant shirts, and age-group awards including trophies and medals.

A community 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

Trail races on Grand Island in Lake Superior offering 50K, marathon and half marathon distances. The course follows the island perimeter and Tombolo with shoreline views, sandstone cliffs, hardwood forests and mixed trail surfaces.

Stair and trail races on Giant Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Multiple distances are offered, with Deuce as two repeats and Extreme as four repeats; new trail-run options debut in 2026. Chip timed with overall and event times.

A trail race on August 8, 2026 in Paradise, Michigan offering 50K, 25K and 10K courses on the North Country Trail and along the Tahquamenon River, with regular aid stations and a finish festival.

A trail ultramarathon in Marquette, MI on August 14-15, 2026 offering 50M and 50K races plus a Friday evening one mile for kids. The single track courses climb four named peaks with views of Lake Superior.

Experience the scenic trails of Iron Mountain at the Lake Antoine Classic. Choose between running, walking, or cycling distances in this community event supporting the Special Olympics.

Two events at The Farm in Carney, Michigan on August 22, 2026. A woodland 5K and a Mail Pouch Beer Mile run as four 0.25 mile laps with a 21 plus age requirement for the beer mile.

A trail running weekend near Marquette, Michigan featuring a half marathon, 5K, 5 mile hike and a free 1 mile kids race along Lake Superior. Packet pickup at South Beach and Little Presque Isle; parking is limited.

A multi-distance, self-supported endurance event in Marquette County with camping, coached prep rides, mandatory GPS navigation, undisclosed checkpoints, and formats from short to 200 mile coverage across September 18 to 20, 2026.

A nine mile trail run between Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Paradise Michigan with an island loop over a pedestrian bridge and one aid station. The field is limited to 100 runners and a 90 minute cutoff applies at the bridge.

Experience a 24 hour backyard ultra through the scenic woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on wide ski trails and singletrack to push your personal limits in a supportive forest setting.

A 5K trail run/walk in Powers, Michigan on October 11, 2026, held on wooded trails to raise funds for people in the mountains of Honduras; registration runs Jan 13 to Oct 10 with a $40 fee.