Trail Running calendar near Pinckney 2025-2026

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Take on rolling single track trails with lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, offering 5k, 10k, 25k and a 50k two lap ultra on January 3, 2026. Stocked aid stations and a heated tent keep runners fueled and comfortable.

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Brave winter trails at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 14 2026 with half marathon and 5 mile run and ruck options, on site or virtual. Expect wintry conditions, a custom race hoodie, finisher medal and post race food.

Take on winter trails at Yankee Springs with a scenic Half Marathon or 5 Mile over rolling hills, singletrack and a river crossing. Race perks include a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race food and drinks.

Join the Hootie Hoo at River Bends Park on March 29 for an 8K trail, a 5K on the paved path, or tackle both in the HOOT X 2 challenge. Enjoy tech apparel choices, a unique finisher gift, and post race refreshments.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Enjoy scenic dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain at the 2 Parks Trail Run, with 4 Mile, 15K and 30K options. Field capped at 300 and entry includes a shirt, finisher medal, reusable cup, aid stations and a lively post race pa..

Join the Crooked Lake Trail Run on May 9, 2026 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Choose 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual and enjoy scenic lakefront trails, chip timing, medals, shirts and post race refreshments.

Run a scenic 5K along the Lansing River Trail and cross the finish near Jackson Field before enjoying Beerfest at the Ballpark. Entry includes a shirt, finisher medal and beerfest admission for 21 and over with ID.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake in Brighton, MI offers three scenic trail races: 50K Nightfall, 100K Overnight and 50K Daybreak. Run under stars or at dawn, chase cash prizes in the overnight races and earn finisher swag.

Yankee Springs Trail Run at Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, MI on May 29 and 30, 2026 offers challenging single track trails in 10k, 25k, 50k and 100k distances. Enjoy rugged terrain, aid stations, and a shirt with registration.

Join the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31, 2026 for a scenic River Trail run with live chip timing. Proceeds support Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section, with shirts and team awards.

Run the Huron 100 on June 6, 2026, a point to point trail endurance event through the Huron River Watershed with 100 mile and 50 mile options across nine parks. Enjoy scenic, challenging trails while supporting watershed conservation.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow offers 50K, half marathon and 5 mile races on groomed trails. Frequent aid, a magnetic finisher medal that links to Winter Trail Fest and a post race barbecue make this a summer trail favorite.

Run or walk the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race at Freedom River in Brighton Michigan on June 20, 2026. Choose a 5K or 1 Mile and help feed neighbors as donations are matched to multiply every dollar raised.

Celebrate summer trails at Happy Trails on June 21 at Wildwood Metropark with a scenic 5K or a family friendly 1 Mile walk. Proceeds support Metroparks Toledo and all finishers receive a custom medal and Happy Trails tee.

Run the Lansing River Trail on June 27 at the Trail Town 10K and 5K, starting and finishing at Potter Park. Enjoy a scenic course with timed results and awards while supporting Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.