Trail Running calendar near Petoskey 2025-2026

Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run, held near Traverse City, Michigan (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, 49685), offers two trail-style courses. The 5K winds through hard-packed sand roads in the Pere Marquette Forest, while the 10K challenges runners with varied topography and peaceful surroundings. The event..

The Betsie Valley Trail Run takes place in Thompsonville, Michigan, along the Betsie Valley Trail. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The Half, 10K and 5K courses are out-and-back on the flat rail-trail starting at the Webber Sports Complex; the Fun Run goes from the ba..

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from Festival Square in downtown Cheboygan and highlight the North Central State Trail and North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavement and crushe..

Rocktoberfest 5k Trail Run is a 5k trail run and walk held in Roscommon, Michigan. The course runs along the Tisdale Triangle Pathway, described as a beautiful 5k route through Roscommon. The event welcomes runners and walkers alike, offering a family-friendly atmosphere.The registration fee is $25..

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 Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first ma..

The Great Turtle Trail Run takes place on Mackinac Island, Michigan, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event offers multiple race options: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a 5.7 mile run, and a 5.7 mile walk, plus virtual race options for both distances. All registrants receive a commemorative garmen..

The North American Vasa is scheduled for February 14-15, 2026 and will mark the event's 50th annual running. The event is held in the Traverse City area in northern lower Michigan and has been a local tradition since 1977. Registration is listed as "coming soon." The festival features wi..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run takes place in Grayling, Michigan, at 7601 Old Lake Road. The event offers two trail distances: a 5 Mile Trail Run and a 3 Mile-ish Trail Run. The 5-mile course is described as a two-track, hilly route, while the 3-mile-ish course uses two-track trails with a rel..

Waugoshance Trail Run in Emmet County, Michigan offers three distances: 50K Marathon Half Marathon The route follows a section of the North Country Trail between Cross Village and Mackinaw City. The course is reported to be over 90% single track and passes rolling bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan..