Trail Running calendar near Shelby 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 under the stars at Moonlight Meltdown on April 25 in Belgium WI, with chip timed 5k road and a Sunset Safari 10k including a trail through Harrington Beach State Park. Shirts, post race food and a finish party at KYOTES.

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.

Enjoy a scenic 9 mile trail loop at Kohler Andrae State Park featuring beaches, boardwalks, marsh and pine trails along Lake Michigan. Friendly cupless race with post race food, awards and a commemorative finisher token.

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.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.

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.

Midwest Everest at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont MI on Sep 26 27 2026 serves epic elevation with unique everesting loops across 100 mile, 50 mile, Sunrise 20K and Sunset 10K options. Finishers earn standout awards including a 100 mile bel..

Run or walk Lori's Voice Pathways to Possibilities 5K at Kentwood's Veterans Park, with a kids Run, Roll and Stroll for all ages and abilities. Proceeds support families of children living with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

Join the annual Heroes trail run and walk in Holland, Michigan on October 10, 2026 to support people impacted by cancer in West Michigan. Enjoy a community paced 5K run or 2K walk while honoring someone special and supporting Shields of Hop..