Trail Running calendar near Thompsonville 2026-2027

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

Trail event at Crossroads at Big Creek with 2K, 5K and 10K options, chip timing, aid stations, and participant trees; proceeds support environmental education.

A team trail relay on June 19-20, 2026 at Hanson Hills Recreation Area near Grayling, Michigan, covering *134.4 miles* total with onsite village amenities like glamping, food trucks, live music, and a branded Ragnar beer.

A Last Runner Standing endurance race on a one mile loop at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI. The course features 150 feet of elevation gain, woodsy trail sections and a sandy downhill; the field is limited to 100 runners.

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.

A 5K run/walk along the Bear River in Petoskey, Michigan, featuring a footbridge and riverside gravel trail with a shaded final mile; proceeds support the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders and awards are given by age division.

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.

Experience a cross country trail run through the fields of Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby. Choose between 10k, 5k, and 1 mile distances before enjoying the opportunity to pick fresh blueberries on site.

A family-friendly Glitter Run at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord, MI, featuring a scenic 5K and a one-mile Community Loop through lavender fields. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co.'s outreach and scholarship programs.

A *5K* trail race on White Cloud High School’s cross country course, routed through woods and fields with both flat and hilly sections. The event is held at the elementary school behind the high school in White Cloud, Michigan.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Trail races on August 29 and 30, 2026 offering 50 Mile, 50K, 26.2 Mile and 13.1 Mile distances. Registration is closed and a wait list will be available; organizers state the race includes notably large finisher medals.

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.

Trail races in Manistee National Forest near Big Rapids, Michigan, offering 15 mile, 45K and 50 mile distances on forested single-track with a section called Powerlines. The event is on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 and registration closes Sep 25.

The Betsie Valley Trail Run will take place in Thompsonville on Saturday 26 September 2026. You can run between 3 and 13 miles.

A monthlong October event with a virtual 99 kilometer challenge and in-person 2K, 5K and 10K trail races at SnowKraft Nordic, honoring lives lost to domestic violence and supporting survivors and local services.

A farm based obstacle course at Heim's Hillcrest Dairy in Algoma covers about 1.5 miles with tasks such as feeding calves and climbing over hay bales. Registration opens July 1 with an early price of $20 until September 1.

An October ultra across Michigan's Lower Peninsula with point to point 100 mile and 100K courses between Petoskey and Alpena, a Sunday 50K out and back from Alpena, and a 100 mile relay. Aid stations occur every 5 to 8 miles.