Trail Running calendar near Orion Township 2026-2027

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI include two night events and an overnight 100K that uses two loops of the 50K course. The inaugural event has a 450 runner cap and a total prize purse of $9,750.

Trail races at Upland Hills Farm in Oxford, MI include 1 Mile, 5K and 10K courses with student involvement, timing services, finisher medals and t-shirts, plus an end-of-race raffle supporting the school fundraiser.

A trail 5K, virtual 5K, and 1 mile fun run/walk at Columbus Park supporting a 501(c)(3) for Michigan animal rescues, with team fundraising, medals, awards, and a supply-drive prize drawing.

A community oriented, non competitive 5K on the Bath Cross Country Course honoring a longtime local teacher, with free student participation and proceeds supporting an annual memorial scholarship.

A community 5K along the Lansing River Trail starting at Lansing Shuffle on May 31, 2026, organized by the Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Entry includes a t-shirt if registered by May 13 and a $10 Lansing Shuffle gift..

A 2.25 miles loop run or walk through Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park on Global Running Day. Registration fees support the Harris Nature Center Foundation and kids 10 and under are free.

Point to point trail races of 100 and 50 miles through the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan on June 6, 2026. Courses cross multiple regional parks, mostly singletrack, with substantial elevation and set time cutoffs.

Spring R&R in Metamora, Michigan on June 6, 2026 combines gravel bike races and 5k and 10k runs with timed events, awards, food and drink, and camping, raising funds for youth outdoor recreation through Crank 4 A Cause.

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.

Tough Mudder Michigan on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, MI offers 5K and 15K courses plus an Infinity option and a spectator Mudder Village. Finishers receive medals, shirts, headbands and a complimentary finisher drink.

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.

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.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A 10 km trail race at Howard Marsh Metropark with gravel-dike scenery, wildlife viewing, and post-race paddling options. Sustainable hydration practices, finisher medals, category awards, and proceeds supporting SewHope.

A community 5K run and walk through Wildwood Metropark in Toledo raising funds for Metroparks Toledo. Organized by Dave's Running Shop, registration runs Nov 24, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026 with a $30 fee.

A loop-format event on June 27, 2026 at Suncor Park/Wawanosh Wetlands featuring a 5K(ish), a 3 hour and a 6 hour race on a 2.35 km paved loop. All proceeds support Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue; parking is limited.

Timed 10K and 5K races on the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, plus a kids 5K for ages 12 and under. The event features professional timing, age group awards, and proceeds that support local trail stewardship.

Timed endurance races on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian Michigan offering 3 hour and 6 hour formats, central aid stations, organized registration, finisher recognition and a post event gathering.

Experience a sun soaked summer challenge at Glass City Metropark featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids events. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and free ice cream at the finish line.