Trail Running calendar near Saint Johns 2026-2027

A community 5K run/walk around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, presented by the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation. Family friendly with on-site and early packet options and proceeds supporting the foundation.

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Belmont, MI, offering 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K on loops that include single-track and a climb on the ski hill. Organized by Switchback Endurance; a tech shirt is included for registrations by June 25.

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.

A community road event at the Ionia Free Fair on July 16, 2026 in Ionia, MI, featuring a 5 km course that connects two trail systems and passes through the fair, plus 1 mile races, limited registration, and an event T-shirt.

A three day, 10 person team relay through Michigan landscapes held July 17 to July 19, 2026. Founded in 1992, the event supports Michigan Special Olympics and lists 86 teams for 2026.

A two day Spartan obstacle event at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids featuring Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles, Super 10 km with 25 obstacles and a kids race. Courses run across steep climbs, water crossings, trails and sand pits.

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.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

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.

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..

A *5K* trail race on White Cloud High School’s cross country course, routed through woods and fields with both flat and hilly sections. The event is held at the elementary school behind the high school in White Cloud, Michigan.

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.

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.

A trail event in Midland City Forest featuring a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk that benefits local animal shelters. Chip timing, leash-required dog participation, a mid-course water station, and post-race refreshments.

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.