Trail Running calendar near Stevensville 2025-2026

The Buckley 5 Miler is a scenic and challenging cross-country trail race held at the Buckley Homestead in Lowell, Indiana. The 5-mile course features a 2-mile loop on the north side of the park followed by a 3-mile loop through the park, finishing at the pioneer farm. Runners encounter a picturesque..

Palos Park Spooky Shuffle 2025 is a 5K and 10K trail run/walk held at Swallow Cliff South Forest Preserve in Palos Park, IL, organized by the Palos Park Department of Recreation & Parks in partnership with the Forest Preserves of Cook County. Runners traverse the Sag Valley Trail System on wide, unp..

Witches in the Woods 5K/2K is a Halloween-themed running event at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. Participants can choose a 5K Timed Halloween Run or a Non-Timed Halloween 2K Walk. The night-time course weaves through the fairgrounds’ trees and surrounding roads, with flashlight..

Howl-o-ween 5k – Schaumburg takes place in Rolling Meadows, IL at Busse Woods. This pet-friendly 5k run/walk follows a scenic, paved, flat out-and-back Busse Woods Trail and is timed by J3 Timing with live results. The event supports animal charities, featuring Fetching Tails Foundation as a partner..

Fancy Nonsense 25k/50k is a whimsical ultramarathon organized by CUSS Running, held near Chicago at Red Gate Woods in the Palos Trail System (Willow Springs/Lemont, IL). The course is a 5.5-mile mostly runnable single-track loop, repeated to reach 25k or 50k. Expect a playful, mischievous atmosphere..

ERC John Hennelly Public Cross Country Races are held at Lovelace Park in Evanston, IL. The event features a three-lap, 3.5-mile cross-country course that weaves hills, open fields and varied terrain, offering a challenging run for individuals and teams. Races are open to runners forming teams of th..

The Ultra Bird in West Olive, Michigan, centers at Pigeon Creek County Park, offering 12-hour and 6-hour races, plus 3-hour rucks and shorter 5K and 10K options. Runners start and finish at the Pigeon Creek Ski Lodge and tackle a 5K loop on well‑groomed, scenic trails with about 165 feet of elevatio..

The Grand Mere Challenge 5K is a 5K trail race in Stevensville, Michigan, starting and finishing inside Grand Mere State Park. The course blends rolling sand dunes, shaded forest singletrack, and scenic stretches along Lake Michigan, delivering a challenging yet scenic run. Runners encounter dune cl..

Bigfoot Half Trail Run is a two-loop trail race held at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana. The course is designed to reach a half-marathon distance by looping the park twice, with two aid stations—one at the start/finish and an unmanned station on the course around 3.5 miles. Runners receive..

The St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.This event offers multiple distances including a 1-mile fun run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all on beginner-friendly trails with beautiful scenery. The course features loops: 5k is one loop, 10k two..

The Dirty Duel is a trail race held at Robinette’s Trails in Grand Rapids, Michigan, presented by Mi Adventure Racing. Runners choose between two courses: Short & Brutal (3.1 miles) or Long & Difficult (3.4 miles). After the start, participants split into their chosen route, facing roots, short stee..

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a classic All Trail race hosted on the Roadrunner Trails at Southwestern Michigan College's Dowagiac campus. The event features 10K and 5K races on the trails, plus a 1K Kids Run. It uses chip timing with live results and is directed by Coach Ron Gunn of Cairn Stone..

Orland Park Turkey Trot is a 2.5-mile chip-timed cross-country race in Orland Park, Illinois. The annual Thanksgiving morning event invites runners and walkers to traverse paved roads, paths, and wooded sections near the Village Hall, starting at the Franklin Loebe Center (14650 S Ravinia Ave). It h..

The Twisted Trail 15K is part of a multi-distance running event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, and a free 1-mile race. Taking place on trails at Ken-O-Sha along Plaster Creek, the 15K consists of three laps of a 5K loop, offering runners a scenic and challenging trail experi..

The Ignite Trail Marathon, part of the Ignite Trail series, takes place at Chain O'Lakes State Park in Albion, Indiana. The event offers two distances: a full marathon and a half marathon. The course features a 13.1-mile loop that runners complete once for the half marathon or twice for the full mar..

The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge takes place on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, 10370 Gun Lake Rd, Middleville, MI. Distances offered are: 50K 25K 10K 5K Race fees include a crew neck sweatshirt or buff. Register by December 8 to be guaranteed a sweatshirt. Registra..

Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run takes place at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City, Indiana. The race covers 5 kilometers on a trail course described as two loops with one hill per loop, featuring roots and small branches along the route. Organizers emphasize a low-key, family-friendly atmosphere with..

Cereal Killer 15k Trail Run takes place at Red Mill County Park in La Porte, Indiana. Hosted by Crazy Legs Race Series and Paul Stofko, the event offers a 15-kilometer trail distance built from four laps around the park. The atmosphere is described as fun and low-key, with course markings guiding ru..

Yeti Trail Half is a multi-loop trail race held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana. The four-loop course covers about 13.6 miles (roughly 3.4 miles per loop), mostly on single-track dirt trails with switchbacks and tree roots, and is marked with flags and signs. The event emphasizes an old-s..

Winter Trail Fest Westside offers a winter trail Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5 Mile option, with optional ruck categories, at Yankee Springs in Middleville, Michigan. The course runs through the Yankee Springs Rec Area near Deep Lake Campground, featuring snow, mud, ice, and the event’s signatu..