Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

Trail and Ale is an annual September run and walk on Sarnia's Howard Watson and Blackwell Trails offering 5K 10K and 15K options, a virtual participation choice, local craft beer for 19 plus and an after party at Refined Fool SPORTS.

Trail runs through Diehl's orchard on September 26, 2026, offering 5K and 1 mile options with adult and youth categories, participant shirts and medals, plus cider, donuts and a free hayride for participants.

A chip timed trail event at Camp Skyline in Almont featuring a 5K and a 1 mile course across wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road. Post race snacks, s'mores, and awards for top finishers are included.

Trail races at Orion Oaks County Park on September 27, 2026, include a two loop half marathon, a 5K, a capped 5K doggie division, and virtual options with the same race swag.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour event featuring a scenic 3.1 mile loop through rolling hills and forest trails. Enjoy full support with an extensive aid station and on site camping while supporting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp.

A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the..

Trail races of 2.5, 5.5 and 8.5 miles at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, Michigan on October 10, 2026, featuring wooded trails around Crooked Lake, participant shirts and medals, and awards by overall place and age group.

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.

Trail races at Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks near Berkey, Ohio, featuring an 8 mile course (about 7.7 miles) and a 5K loop (about 3.3 miles). Flat, non technical courses with medals for finishers and awards in multiple categories.

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.

Haunted Hustle on October 25, 2026 at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville offers a Monster Mile and a 5k run/walk with shirts, medals, timed results, and proceeds benefiting Kids Without Cancer.

Run a scenic 3.2 mile trail race around Lake Walden to support the Hartland Area Project. Enjoy a historic resort setting with old school timing and post race raffle prizes for all participants.

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 multi-distance event in Toledo on 11/08/2026 offering a kids dash, 1 mile, 5K, 10K, half marathon and a virtual option, with race shirts, bibs, medals, chip timing, free photos and a volunteer then run opportunity.

Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.

Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.

Celebrate the season at this holiday themed race in Toledo featuring timed 5k, 10k, and 15k distances. Families can enjoy a kids dash and untimed mile followed by festive treats and custom finisher medals.

Celebrate the year’s end with a 5K trail run through Rochester. Enjoy a run on the Clinton River Trail followed by artisan awards and pizza in the comfort of a heated indoor facility.