Trail Running calendar near Naubinway 2026-2027

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.

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 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 July 11, 2026 trail race in Emmet County, Michigan featuring 50K, marathon and half marathon routes on mostly single track with coastal bluffs, forests, aid stations and bus transport to the starts.

A 5K run/walk along the Bear River in Petoskey, Michigan, featuring a footbridge and riverside gravel trail with a shaded final mile; proceeds support the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders and awards are given by age division.

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.

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 event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

A trail ultra near Goulais River Ontario with a 200 mile course and 100 mile 100 km and 50 km options. The route mixes single track dirt road cross-country and short sections that require route finding.

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.

Tap into the Trails offers 5K and 10K routes from downtown Cheboygan on pavement and crushed limestone. The event uses local state trails and directs proceeds to support trails in northern Michigan.

The Trail Quest Challenge will take place in Naubinway from Friday 25 September 2026 to Sunday 27 September 2026.

An October ultra across Michigan's Lower Peninsula with point to point 100 mile and 100K courses between Petoskey and Alpena, a Sunday 50K out and back from Alpena, and a 100 mile relay. Aid stations occur every 5 to 8 miles.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

Trail and virtual races on Mackinac Island on October 24, 2026, including a half marathon and 5.7 mile options. Registration runs December 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and a $55 fee is listed.