Trail Running calendar near Portage 2026-2027

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.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A charity trail event in Holland, Michigan offering a 5K run and 2K walk to support people affected by cancer. The event is not timed and welcomes public safety, EMS, and military participants in full gear.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Timed trail races and ruck challenges on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, with multiple distances and on-course aid. Proceeds support a nonprofit focused on recovery through endurance and community.

Glory Days 5K at the Portage Invitational on October 10, 2026 is a community cross country 5K open to spectators and coaches. Pre registration is $25 with a race t shirt, day of registration is $30 and medals go to the top 50 finishers.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.

Timed trail races at St. Patrick's County Park near South Bend on October 17, 2026. Options include 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on mostly dirt and grass trails with short asphalt crossings.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.

A scenic 3.1 mile trail and road run along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan. Early registrants receive a guaranteed t-shirt and all finishers get an inaugural medal; proceeds support people with disabilities and special needs.

An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.

A fall trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing on November 1, 2026 featuring a 5K and a free 1 mile Muskrat Mile, with natural-surface trails and proceeds supporting outdoor science education.

A fall trail running event on November 7, 2026 at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Waterloo State Recreation Area. Races of 5M, 10M, and 15M feature marked courses with aid, finish food, a post race bonfire, live band, and beer garden.

A trail race in Grand Rapids where 600 racers split onto two courses right after the start. Choices include a 3.4 mile and a 3.1 mile 5K with sand dune, cornfield maze and off trail sections, plus finisher medals and cider.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

Experience the hidden trails of Ken O Sha Park in Grand Rapids this November. Choose between a 5k, 10k, or 15k race along Plaster Creek featuring single track paths and wooden bridges.

Experience the natural beauty of Chain OLakes State Park at this Indiana trail event. Choose between a full or half marathon distance consisting of 13.1 mile loops through the park.

Winter Trail Fest West in Middleville, Michigan features a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile on February 20, 2027 with winter trail conditions, an optional river crossing, ruck divisions, economy entries, and virtual race options.