Trail Running calendar near Portage 2025-2026

Join the Humane Hustle 2025 on November 8 at Cannonsburg Ski Area to run or walk in support of the Humane Society of West Michigan. Enjoy a family friendly day with adoptable animals, activities and a 5K or 1 mile walk while helping care fo..

Hit the trails at the 13th annual Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Muskegon. Scenic paths through Hoffmaster State Park end at the Gillette Visitor Center, ideal for trail runners and nature fans.

Test your endurance at the Heritage Challenge, a 3 or 6 hour timed loop event on mixed trails and paths at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. This year's race is postponed and participants will be notified if a new date is scheduled.

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

Run scenic trails at St Patrick's County Park on November 15, 2025 while supporting Rhyme & Reason Ministry. Distances from 1 mile to a half marathon offer fun for all abilities and chip timing ensures fast accurate results.

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on November 23 for scenic trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1K kids run at Southwestern Michigan College. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts for early registrants and festive post race vibes.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Start the year with the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run at Creek Ridge County Park on January 3. Run two looped, rooty trails with a hill each, grab a cozy winter hat and gloves and enjoy a grassroots fun finish line vibe.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Hit the trails at Red Mill County Park for the Cereal Killer 15k, a four loop trail race that mixes rugged fun with post race cereal and Deathwish Coffee. Limited edition long sleeve shirts and age group awards make for a memorable morning.

Tackle winter singletrack at Yankee Springs on Feb 21, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile races plus ruck and virtual options. Expect snow, mud and a river crossing, plus hoodies, medals, chip timing and post race food.

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

Save the Drama for your Llama 6 Hour Trail Run invites runners to log as many 1.7 mile loops as possible at Luhr County Park during a lively six hour timed challenge. All are welcome on land stewarded by Indigenous nations.