Trail Running calendar near Sanford 2026-2027

An April ultra in Michigan's Thumb region offering 50 mile, 50K and a 50 mile relay. The 50 mile route runs from Harbor Beach to Caseville along mostly dirt roads with marked aid stations and generous cutoff times.

Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.

Enjoy an outdoor festival at Jackson Field featuring a 5 km run and over 300 craft beverages. Experience live music and local food in downtown Lansing while supporting Michigan river conservation.

A four hour run and walk challenge on Mid Michigan College trails to honor military service, where participants complete as many roughly 4 mile loops as possible while supporting student and local veterans programs.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

Run or walk along the scenic Lansing River Trail in this 11th annual 5K event supported by the Ingham County Bar Association. Enjoy chip timing, team competitions, and post race refreshments at Lansing Shuffle.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a 2.25 mile loop through the scenic forests and wetlands of the Harris Nature Center. This family friendly trail run supports local nature education and conservation projects along the Red Cedar River.

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 63 miles.

Experience a scenic 4.5 mile route through Imlay City on the Polly Ann Trail. This event takes participants through a loop of local trails and rural roads starting and ending near the high school.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra in Sleepy Hollow State Park on June 13, 2026 offers a 50K, half marathon and 5 mile on mostly well groomed trails, with frequent aid stations, clear course markings, generous cutoffs and a beach barbecue afterparty.

A 5K on the Tractor Trail at Spicer Orchards in Fenton MI with in person, kids and virtual options. The in person race is chip timed and finishers can choose sweet cider or hard cider for those 21 and older.

A trail relay at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on June 19 and 20, 2026, featuring smooth single track trails, team relay formats from three to eight runners, and a weekend village with camping, food trucks, and evening activities.

Two Hats One Mile on June 20, 2026 in Big Rapids, MI is a Last Runner Standing endurance race on a one mile loop with woodsy trails and a 150 foot climb. Field limited to 100 and proceeds benefit Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

The Trail Town 10K & 5K follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, starting and ending at Potter Park. Proceeds support local trail advocacy, and participants can take advantage of group and referral discounts. The event is professionally time..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk in Lake Odessa takes participants on a scenic loop around Jordan Lake, starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School. Awards are given to overall and age group winners. Registration is open for runners and..

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.

A trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area on July 11, 2026 featuring a 10K loop with rolling single track and a 0.7 mile ski hill section; distances include 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K.

A 5k mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan in July 2026, with separate kids and adult waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids featuring Sprint, Super, and Kids Race options across rugged, varied terrain and trail features.