Trail Running calendar near Saugatuck 2025-2026

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Dowagiac campus for scenic trail 10K and 5K runs plus a 1K kids run. Chip timing, live results, custom shirts and awards create a festive race day.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Frozen Feet is a 5k trail at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City on Jan 3, 2026, featuring two loops, a hill and rooty terrain for a fun winter challenge. Finishers receive a warm hat and gloves and post run snacks.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Run the Cereal Killer 15k trail at Red Mill County Park in La Porte Indiana on February 7, 2026, with a four loop course through scenic woods. Enjoy quirky cereal themed post race treats, limited edition swag and a friendly community vibe.

Tackle winter singletrack at Yankee Springs on Feb 21, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile races plus ruck and virtual options. Expect snow, mud and a river crossing, plus hoodies, medals, chip timing and post race food.

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

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.

Join XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana in South Bend on Jun 20 2026 for off road XTERRA triathlon action at Orchard Shores beach and trails. Multiple race formats and on site camping make it an ideal weekend for adventurous multisport athletes.

Run scenic riverside trails between Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park at the Grand Explorers' Trail Race, featuring 10K, 5K and a kids one mile fun run. Enjoy river views, a covered bridge and support Ottawa County Parks.

Hit the trails at Robinette's Apple Haus near Grand Rapids on June 20 for Wicked Worm, a technical singletrack and orchard trail run with 10K, 6 hour and 12 hour options. Bring a chair and enjoy breakfast and finisher swag.

Hit the hilly single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on June 27, 2026, with 18K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 5K distances. Finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee, and top three in each race earn awards.

Run or walk the Jazz Blueberry Trail at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on July 26, enjoying scenic grass and dirt trails through the farm. Options include a 1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K for a family friendly day with shirts and awards.

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.

Run trails, sand dunes and waterfront streets at the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck on September 12, 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon with a 302 step climb to the summit and timed staggered starts; proceeds benefit local youth.