Trail Running calendar near Petoskey 2026-2027

Two days of Nordic ski and fat tire bike races in Traverse City, MI on February 14 and 15, 2026 celebrating the event's 50th anniversary with multiple distances, youth and adaptive categories, and a Saturday evening community celebration.

A 5K at the Interlochen Center for the Arts with live music and art, offered as both a live and a virtual event between May 2 and May 16, 2026; proceeds support student scholarships and virtual entries receive a shirt and medal.

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

Join the Dandelion Dash Trail on May 16, 2026 in Petoskey for a scenic fundraiser supporting Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool. Choose a timed 5K, family fun runs or a virtual 5K and enjoy trails, race shirts and community spirit.

Join Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

Join the Waugoshance Trail Run on July 11 in Emmet County, Michigan with 50K, marathon and half marathon routes on mostly single track with sweeping Lake Michigan bluff views. Coastal forests and rugged trails promise a memorable day.

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans programs.

Wolverine State 100 sends runners point to point from Petoskey to Alpena over single track, gravel and limestone roads. Options: 100 mile, 100K, 50K out and back and a 100 mile relay with stocked aid and sub 24 hour awards.

A fall shoreline and trail event on Mackinac Island offering a Half Marathon, a 5.7 mile run and walk plus virtual options. Starts and finishes are at Mission Point Resort and all finishers receive a commemorative garment, medal and free ph..