Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2025-2026

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, designed to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The main feature is a 22-hour ultra run where participants complete as many loops as they can on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fla..

Turkey Trails- Toledo, organized by Bodies Race Company, takes place in Toledo, Ohio. The Thanksgiving-themed race offers multiple events: 1 Mile (untimed), 5k, 10k, Kids Dash, a Virtual Race, and a Volunteer-then-Run option. The course location is listed as TBD, but the event promises a festive, fa..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile. A 2-Day Bundle combines select distances...

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee River, while the youth run is a loop at the back of the par..

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile is a Thanksgiving weekend trail race held at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan, with parking near the Modern Campground (2928 Glengary Rd). Runners can choose a Half Marathon or 7.5‑Mile loop through well-marked, beginner‑fr..

Bad Santa Trail 5K takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course blends dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a festive 5K run or walk through winter scenery. Trail conditions can include snow, ice, or mud, so participants are encouraged to wear trail shoes..

Bodies Race Company hosts the Candy Cane Course- Toledo, a holiday-themed running event in Toledo, Ohio (43537), offering 5k and 12k distances, plus a 1-mile option, Kids Dash, and a Virtual Race. The course details are subject to change, with interactive maps available; location is listed as TBD. T..

GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and describe the event as a low-cos..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, snow-dusted countryside of Michigan’s Little Bavaria, includin..

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standard run events. The race is presented for winter trail conditions and notes..

Time to Paddy 5k/10k & Lucky 13.1 – Toledo is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio (location TBD, 43604) scheduled for March 1, 2026. It features multiple distances: 5k, 10k, a Half Marathon, a 1-Mile, and a Kids Dash, plus volunteer and virtual options. The Half Marathon course is a doub..

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participants of all fitness levels to choose their course. Highlights..

DoNot Stop Half Marathon (5k/10k) - Toledo, by Bodies Race Company, is a family-friendly running event in Toledo, Ohio. Distances include 1 mile (untimed), 5K, 10K, and a Half-Marathon, plus a Kid’s Dash, Volunteer‑then‑Run, and a Virtual Race. The course uses local parks to minimize community impac..

The Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Toledo takes place on May 23, 2026, in Toledo, OH (zip code 43537). The event is presented by Bodies Race Company and offers multiple in-person and virtual options. Race location is listed as TBD within Toledo. The event proceeds under a no-refund policy; e..

Huron 100 is a 100-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon through Michigan’s Huron River Watershed. The route runs from Waterloo State Recreation Area to Proud Lake Recreation Area, crossing 6 state recreation areas, 2 metroparks and 1 county park across nine regional parks. The course is roughly 8..

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan, offers three distances: 50K, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile. The course is 90% scenic, well-groomed trails with clear markings and a supportive trail community, paired with generous cutoffs (20 minutes per mile for the Ultra, 45..

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra, held in Holly, Michigan at the Holly State Recreation Area, is a Big’s Backyard Ultra–style race. It features a 4.167-mile trail loop with about 350 feet of climb, plus a 4.167-mile night loop on park roads. Racers repeat laps, aiming to be the last runner standin..