Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

An evening trail event at Stony Creek Metropark on July 8, 2026 featuring a 5K run/walk, 10K run and a community-focused 10K ruck, with chip timing, finisher medals, shirts while supplies last, and a post-event gathering at Eastwood Beach.

A muddy 5k obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan, scheduled for July 2026 with separate KIDZ family and adult waves. Waivers are required and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival area access.

Two 3 mile cross country races in July organized by Hanson's Running Shop at Stony Creek Metropark and River Bends Park. A single $10 fee covers both events, with results posted and first place awards by age group after each race.

A Last Person Standing backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan, run on a repeating 4.167-mile trail loop that becomes a night road loop. Crew is allowed, water is provided, and on-site prizes include a champion's jacket and next-year entry.

An 8 km night trail run at Two Creeks Conservation Area on July 18, 2026, combining singletrack, roots and a horror-themed atmosphere. Presented by The RUNEGADE Podcast, with a portion of proceeds supporting local trails.

A trail 5K at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, featuring a chip-timed 5K with awards, an economy 5K option without shirt or medal, and an untimed kids and adults fun run that includes a shirt and medal.

The NDA XC Alumnae Race is the fifth annual 2 mile cross country event on the NDA campus in Toledo, Ohio. The looped course is almost entirely on grass and the event focuses on reuniting alumnae, current runners and family members.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood, Michigan, on August 7 to 8, 2026. Alternating daytime 8 mile and 4.6 mile loops with a 4 mile nighttime loop; participants carry their own aid.

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 trail event at Flushing Farms in Flushing, Michigan on August 8, 2026, offering 5K run, 5K walk and 10K run options across farm trails.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A 5k in Owosso that mixes running with timed fitness stations. Two divisions offer set standards or self selected scaling, heats of a few athletes, event tanks and awards across competitive, masters and youth categories.

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 lakeside trail and paved race at Bluebell Beach in Flint on September 5, 2026 offering 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 12.5K and a virtual option. Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, age group awards and post race refreshments.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

A family-friendly 5K mud run at Everett A. Cummings Center featuring obstacles, mud pits no deeper than waist level, a pre-party with music, and a finish-area after-party with food trucks and DJs.

A community race day in Essexville on September 12, 2026 offering distances from a 9.11 mile run to a youth 1/4 mile, plus virtual options and a Public Safety Showcase, with proceeds supporting the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 103.