Trail Running calendar near Sanford 2025-2026

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Celebrate winter at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland with 5K to 25K loop options by day or night. LED lit trails, a warming bonfire, finisher medal and adult beverages await, with proceeds benefiting Great Lakes Bay Veterans C..

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Take on the Thumb Coast Ultra and Relay in Michigan’s scenic Thumb region on April 25, 2026, with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck, and virtual options. Mostly dirt and gravel roads, stocked aid stations, great swag and a finisher medal.

Join the Fast & Furriest 5K at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026 for a fun trail run or walk that welcomes dogs in a separate category. All ages and strollers are welcome as proceeds support Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Join the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31, 2026 for a scenic River Trail run with live chip timing. Proceeds support Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section, with shirts and team awards.

Join Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park on June 13 offers 5 Mile, Half and 50K distances with ruck and virtual options. Mostly runnable singletrack, full aid stations, and medals that link to Winter Trail Fest make for a fun tra..

Run the Trail Town 5K or 10K along the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, starting at Potter Park and professionally timed. Enjoy riverside scenery, race awards, and help support Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Hit the trails at Midland City Forest for the Dirty Dog Trail Run, with 10K, 5K and a one mile walk through woods, creeks and bridges. Dogs on leash are welcome and proceeds benefit Shelterhouse and SOS Animal Rescue.

Explore scenic trails at Seven Lakes State Park on Aug 15 with 7 mile, 3.5 mile or virtual options through hardwood forest and lakeside rolling terrain. Chip timed finish, tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Test your legs on steep everesting loops and wooded single track at Midwest Everest, a two day trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, Sunrise 20K or Sunset 10K and earn finisher swag includin..

Hit the trails at the 9th annual Timber Trails 5K at Fitzgerald Park on October 10, a scenic grass, gravel and wooded course with rolling hills and live timing. All ages welcome and proceeds support Eaton County trail development.

Join the Waldenwoods Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell MI on Sunday November 1 2026. All proceeds benefit Hartland Area Project and runners get a shirt, goodie bag and raffle chances.

Woldumar Trail Run on Sunday November 1, 2026 offers a scenic natural 5K and a family friendly Muskrat Mile at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing. Proceeds support environmental education and participants receive finisher medallions.