Trail Running calendar near Oxford 2025-2026

Trail and Ale 2025 is a fundraising running and walking event held along the Blackwell Trails and Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, Ontario, at Trail Entrance, 1285 Michigan Ave. The live event offers 5K and 10K trail routes and a 5K walk, with routes starting on the Howard Watson Trail and weaving int..

Little Tens Invitational, hosted by the University of Michigan Club Running Team (MRun), takes place at the Chestnut Picnic Area in New Boston, MI. The day features three cross-country races: Open 5k, Men’s 8k, and Women’s 6k. The Open 5k course is grassy and mostly flat, with a single hill that is..

Kingsbury Cougar Mudder & Twilight 5K Run or Walk is staged at Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford, Michigan (5000 Hosner Rd). The event includes a 5K Run/Walk, a 5K Cougar Mudder Obstacle Course, and a Virtual 5K. The course spans 100-acre area with wooded trails, meadows, gravel, hills, and une..

Campfire 5K is a second-annual trail-style race in Almont, Michigan, held on Camp Skyline’s 200 acres. The event offers a Campfire 5K and a Campfire 1 Mile, with routes that weave through wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road—no public roads are used. The course highlights the elevated terr..

The Ciderfest 5K & Mile is a family-friendly orchard trail race at Diehl's Cider Mill in Holly, Michigan. It includes an Adult 5K Run/Walk, an Adult 1-Mile Fun Run, and Youth events (5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run). The routes traverse trails through Diehl’s orchard.Participants receive a 2025 comme..

The Crooked Loops Trail Run takes place in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks, a scenic location known for its vibrant fall colors in October. The event offers three trail running distances: 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles, all starting and finishing at the same spot. The 2.5-mile race features a sin..

The Bear Lake Ultra is a 24-hour endurance running event held at Bear Lake Camp in Lapeer, Michigan. Participants run or walk as many loops as they can on a scenic 3.1-mile course featuring rolling hills, single-track and wide trails, grass, and bridge crossings. The event offers a fun, flexible atm..

The Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk is an annual event held at scenic Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. This slightly challenging 5K course features varied elevation and terrain, including grass, gravel roads, and wooded trails, offering participants a refreshing fall outdoor experience. Open to a..

Wolf Lake 5K Trail Run/Walk is staged at the Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp on 8540 Hamburg Rd. in Brighton, Michigan, and takes place on the Wolf Lake Trails. This community event offers a 5K trail course for runners and walkers, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages Halloween c..

13 Ghosts Half Marathon, 13K & 4 Mile Trail Run takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The event offers three trail distances—Half Marathon, 13K (8.1 miles), and 4 Miles—catering to varied ability levels. Ghost markers line a diverse course through Addison Oaks’ trails, includ..

Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is an Owosso, Michigan event hosted at the Fitness Coliseum. It features a 5k loop along the scenic Shiawassee River Trail and a shorter 1.5-mile option labeled “Would Rather Walk for Coffee/Beer,” open to kids, dogs, and strollers. Participants receive a long-sleeve shir..

Dragons in the Woods is a 5K trail run/walk held annually at Birchfield Park in Holt, Michigan. Celebrating its 12th season in 2025, this challenging race offers a scenic course through majestic wooded trails, suitable for both seasoned runners and families who want to walk or run together. The even..

Harvest Hustle: 5K Run & Wheel, presented by Autoliv, is organized by Community Living Chatham-Kent in Chatham, Ontario. The event takes place along the Mud Creek Trail at 300 Cecile Avenue, offering a family-friendly fall atmosphere. Participants can choose a 5K timed run (timed by W.R.A.C.E), a Wa..

The Legend Trail Run invites runners to Sleepy Hollow State Park on October 25, 2025, offering 5 miles, 10 miles, or 13.1 miles. The park covers 2,600 acres of hardwood forest, prairie grassland, and includes the 410-acre Lake Ovid, delivering a scenic woodland-and-lake setting. The course is mostly..

Haunted Hustle 5k & Monster Mile is a charity running event held at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville, Michigan. It offers two options: a 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a Monster Mile, a shorter, family-friendly fun run. The 5k course is an out-and-back on the paved ITC trail, with the start/fini..

The Playmakers Ghostly Gallop is a festive running event held at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns, Michigan. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, it features a scenic, fully off-road 5K Run/Walk course through apple orchards, combining dirt roads and grass paths suitable for all ages. The event als..

The Headless Horseman BYU is a trail running event held in Laingsburg, Michigan, at Sleepy Hollow State Park. The race features a scenic 4.167-mile loop through diverse terrain including prairie grass fields, hardwood forests, and pine stands, with an elevation gain of 151 feet. Participants can cho..

Woldumar Trail Run is a fall trail race at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing, Michigan, on 180 protected acres along the Grand River. The event offers a 5K Trail Run and a Muskrat Mile Fun Run for runners, walkers, and nature enthusiasts who want to experience prairie, pine forest, wetlands, and har..

Turkey Trails - Lansing is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. It offers multiple distances: 5K and 10K races, a 1-mile untimed option, a Kids Dash, as well as a Volunteer then Run and a Virtual Race. The course is set within Hawk Island Park; maps a..

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, designed to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The main feature is a 22-hour ultra run where participants complete as many loops as they can on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fla..