Trail Running calendar near Traverse City 2025-2026

Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run, held near Traverse City, Michigan (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, 49685), offers two trail-style courses. The 5K winds through hard-packed sand roads in the Pere Marquette Forest, while the 10K challenges runners with varied topography and peaceful surroundings. The event..

The Hungerford Trail Races take place near Big Rapids, Michigan, in the Manistee National Forest. The event offers three distances: 50 Miler, 45K, and 15 Miler, welcoming runners of varying experience to test their limits on forested trails. Runners wind through scenic woodlands, with winding single..

The Betsie Valley Trail Run takes place in Thompsonville, Michigan, along the Betsie Valley Trail. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The Half, 10K and 5K courses are out-and-back on the flat rail-trail starting at the Webber Sports Complex; the Fun Run goes from the ba..

Rocktoberfest 5k Trail Run is a 5k trail run and walk held in Roscommon, Michigan. The course runs along the Tisdale Triangle Pathway, described as a beautiful 5k route through Roscommon. The event welcomes runners and walkers alike, offering a family-friendly atmosphere.The registration fee is $25..

The Wolverine State 100 is an ultra-distance running event held in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, showcasing the region’s rugged beauty. The race features multiple distances: a 100-mile ultra from Petoskey to Alpena, a 100K ultra finishing in Alpena, a 50K out-and-back course based in Alpena, and a 100..

The Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first ma..

Door County Fall 50 is a point-to-point road ultramarathon in Wisconsin’s Door County, running from Gills Rock to Sturgeon Bay. The 50‑mile course unfolds through fall colors and scenic villages, with rolling hills and views along the route. The event includes a solo division (and a relay option) an..

The North American Vasa is scheduled for February 14-15, 2026 and will mark the event's 50th annual running. The event is held in the Traverse City area in northern lower Michigan and has been a local tradition since 1977. Registration is listed as "coming soon." The festival features wi..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run takes place in Grayling, Michigan, at 7601 Old Lake Road. The event offers two trail distances: a 5 Mile Trail Run and a 3 Mile-ish Trail Run. The 5-mile course is described as a two-track, hilly route, while the 3-mile-ish course uses two-track trails with a rel..