Trail Running calendar near Portage 2026-2027

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

Horning Farms Hustle pairs a scenic 5k and a 1 mile fun run on a working dairy farm in Manchester Michigan. Routes pass crop fields and calves, with medals for all and T shirts for paid entries.

A charity 5K at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns MI with a virtual option, dogs welcome, and shirts and medals guaranteed for registrations through July 30.

Trail half marathon, 10K and ruck events at Riley Trails in Holland MI with proceeds supporting the Egress Endurance Project.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

The 1st Annual Crusader Cross Country Classic is a community 5K at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium supporting the school's cross country and track and field programs, with chip timing, awards, packet pickup, and on‑site f..

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.

A casual farm-based fun run on September 5, 2026 at Gast Family Farms offering a 5K and 1 Mile through farm fields; $10 registration supports the Lakeshore Lions and includes a shirt, medal, and grape juice.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the scenic sand dunes and woodland trails of Western Michigan. Scale the iconic steps of Mt. Baldhead and celebrate your achievement at a festive post-race party in downtown Saugatuck.

A 6.2 miles trail race at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan, run as two loops through apple orchards and open fields. Registration opens April 16 and the entry fee is $40.

A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.

Trail 5K and memorial 10K on Montcalm Community College's Sidney campus take runners through marked nature trails with mixed surfaces and natural obstacles. Proceeds support the college trails and all participants receive a medal and sticke..

Conquer 14000 steps at Waldo Stadium to earn 14ER status in this unique stair climbing challenge. Participate as an individual or form a relay team of two to four people to complete the trek within three hours.

Trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill with a 100 mile everesting course, 50 mile option, 10K and 20K races, plus a Summer Everest loop challenge.

Trail event at Tryon Farm with 2 mile, 4 mile, 8 mile, 25k and 50k options on a 4 mile natural loop and limited parking.

Experience the wooded trails of North Ottawa Dunes in this community trail run featuring 10K and 5K courses. Finishers receive a unique locally grown pumpkin medal to support local charitable organizations.

A 5K trail run and walk in Lowell on October 3, 2026 supporting music therapy and campus stewardship, with live music along a mostly unpaved route and age group awards.

Trail races in Middleville, MI on October 3, 2026 with 10K, 25K and 50K loop courses at Deep Lake Campground.

Trail running through Fenn Valley vineyards on October 3, 2026, with a timed, challenging 5K and an untimed 1 mile course amid harvest sights and smells.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.