Trail Running calendar near Saugatuck 2025-2026

Warm up your winter running at the Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run on January 3 at Creek Ridge County Park. Enjoy two chilly looped trails with a few hills, grab a free winter hat and gloves, and refuel with snacks and drinks after the finish.

Take on rolling single track trails with lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, offering 5k, 10k, 25k and a 50k two lap ultra on January 3, 2026. Stocked aid stations and a heated tent keep runners fueled and comfortable.

Kick off winter with the Cereal Killer 15k Trail Run at Red Mill County Park in La Porte. Enjoy a fun cereal themed race over scenic looped trails, cozy swag, and postrace milk and coffee treats for a playful community vibe.

Run snowy singletrack at Winter Trail Fest West with Half Marathon and 5 Mile options over rolling hills and an optional river crossing. Enjoy chip timing, a custom hoodie and finisher medal plus post race food and winter hats for top finis..

Experience the False Spring Trail Runs in LaPorte, Indiana on March 21, 2026, with scenic single track, winding switchbacks, and lakeside views. Pick a 10K or a two loop half marathon, tackle rolling hills, and unwind at lively post race fe..

Challenge yourself at Save the Drama for your Llama, a six hour trail run at Luhr County Park in La Porte IN on April 4, 2026. Run as many 1.7 mile loops as you can and aim to cover the most miles to win overall.

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 with a 33.5 mile solo or 2 to 6 person relays. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and RRCA Championship racing on a beautiful Michigan trail.

Join Run Happy at Potato Creek State Park on May 2, 2026 for trail friendly distances from 10K up to 50K, welcoming walkers, runners and families on clearly marked loops. All races are chip timed for a fun, supported day on broken in trails..

Challenge yourself on single track trails at Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, Michigan, with distances from 10K to 100K across an action packed weekend. Rustic on site lodging, multiple race entries allowed, and shirts with registra..

Join XTERRA DINO at Potato Creek State Park on June 20, 2026 for off road triathlons, duathlon, kayak tri and a 7 km trail run as part of the XTERRA World Tour. Rugged courses, scenic trails and World Championship slots await.

Run the scenic Idema Explorers Trail from Grand River Park to Grand Ravines Park in Jenison, MI on June 20, 2026, with river views, a covered bridge and a suspension bridge. Choose a 1 mile kids run, 5K or 10K with dog friendly options or g..

Tackle technical trails at Robinette’s Apple Haus near Grand Rapids with options from a 10K to 6 hour and 12 hour timed races. Run loops around an orchard for a scenic, intimate trail experience.

Run the DINO 7K Trail Run on June 20, 2026 at Potato Creek State Park for a scenic 7 km lollipop loop with two rolling hills. Part of the DINO Trail Run Series, the event awards series points and age group medals.

Join the Grand Rapids Trail Run on June 27, 2026 at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery for scenic, rooty single track and rolling hills. Choose a 5K, 9K, 18K or a 9K ruck, earn a finisher tee and medal, and enjoy finish line snacks.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run the Mattawan Wildcat Road and Trail 5K through neighborhood streets and scenic wooded trails, finishing on school grounds with a festive community vibe. All finishers earn medals and proceeds support Brainstrong education programs.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Take on the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan with a 10K plus or half marathon course that winds through trails, dunes and downtown streets. Both routes include the iconic 302 step climb and finish in Coghlin Park.

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..