Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2026-2027

A 2.25 mile loop through Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park in Okemos on June 3, 2026, with a post-event gathering and refreshments. Registration fees support the Harris Nature Center Foundation and a Hawk's Nest project.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra on June 13, 2026 at Sleepy Hollow State Park offers distances from 5 miles to 50 miles with run, ruck, virtual and economy options. The course is mostly well groomed singletrack with stocked aid stations and a post r..

A run and walk along the Idema Explorers Trail linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park on June 20 2026. Options include a paved one mile kids run, 5K and 10K courses with varied terrain, dog entries, and virtual distances.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A Last Runner Standing mile loop at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI, limited to 100 runners. The woodsy one mile loop has 150 feet of gain and a 20 minute loop time limit; proceeds support Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

A 7.2 mile point to point run, walk or bike along The Edge Pathway from Hardy Dam to Croton Dam, finishing at DuChemin Park in Newaygo. Shuttle service, post-event awards, snacks and a T-shirt are provided.

A farm-based cross country event at Scholl Farms in Montague, Michigan featuring 5K and 10K courses, a 1K kids race, a dog division, awards, potluck and optional tie-dyed shirts.

Trail running at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery with 5K, 9K, 9K ruck, and 18K options on dirt and rooty single track. The 9K loop has about 500 feet of gain and all finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee.

Timed 10K and 5K races on the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, plus a kids 5K for ages 12 and under. The event features professional timing, age group awards, and proceeds that support local trail stewardship.

A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.

A 5K around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, with medals for top three overall and top three in each age category; registration opens February 1, 2026 and the fee is $35.

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.

Trail races at Cannonsburg Ski Area offering 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options on loops that include single track and a ski hill section. A tech shirt is included for registrations made by June 25 and registration closes July 9.

Ionia Free Fair 5k in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 offers 5 km and 1 mile distances on a course that connects two trail systems and runs through the Free Fair. Prizes include top five overall and age category medals.

A three day, ten person relay across Michigan that supports the Michigan Special Olympics and local organizations. The 2026 race runs July 17 to 19 and will include returning winners in the Mixed and Open divisions.

Michigan Spartan Event Weekend brings Sprint, Super and Kids obstacle races to Cannonsburg Ski Area July 18 and 19 2026. The courses use steep climbs, descents, trails, bridges and water crossings in a rugged setting near Grand Rapids.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

A late July trail weekend at Jazz Blueberry Farm featuring a 5K run walk, 10K run, 1 mile run and a 24 hour team relay with cross country style trails and onsite camping for relay teams.

Trail runs of 5K and 10K through pine forest and creek ridges in Whitehall, Michigan on July 25, 2026. The event includes a free kids run, award categories, a discounted pancake breakfast and festival activities.