Trail Running calendar near Petoskey 2025-2026

The Waugoshance Trail Marathon, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, features a stunning course along the North Country Trail in Emmet County, Michigan. Participants can choose from three distances: a 50K, a full marathon, or a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan's rolling bl..

The Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K is a fun trail run/walk held in Roscommon, Michigan, at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters. The event features a 5K race and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run, with parents encouraged to join their children in the latter. Participants receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), post-..

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from downtown Cheboygan, exploring the accessible North Central State Trail and, for the 10K, also the North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavemen..

The Wolverine State 100 is an ultra-distance running event held in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, showcasing the region’s rugged beauty. The race features multiple distances: a 100-mile ultra from Petoskey to Alpena, a 100K ultra finishing in Alpena, a 50K out-and-back course based in Alpena, and a 100..

The Great Turtle Trail Run is a scenic running event held on Mackinac Island, Michigan, typically during the last open weekend of the season in late October. The event features a challenging half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5.7-mile run and walk, both courses combining shoreline views with interior..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run takes place in Grayling, Michigan, offering two trail running events: a 5-mile and a 3-mile-ish run. The 5-mile course is hilly and designed for runners only, while the shorter 3-mile-ish run features a relatively flat two-track trail with one uphill climb and al..