Trail Running calendar near Traverse City 2026-2027

A two day trail running festival in Traverse City offering races from 5K to 100K plus relay and charity bib options. Races use singletrack and wide doubletrack through the Pere Marquette Forest with on site post race amenities.

A community trail event in Petoskey offering a professionally timed 5K, a one mile trail run, a short family fun run for young children, and a virtual 5K with event swag and awards.

A four hour run and walk challenge on Mid Michigan College trails to honor military service, where participants complete as many roughly 4 mile loops as possible while supporting student and local veterans programs.

Experience an off road cross country style event at the PM Conservation Park in Ludington. This 5k run or walk is open to all ages and abilities with prizes for various age groups and master categories.

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.

A trail relay at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on June 19 and 20, 2026, featuring smooth single track trails, team relay formats from three to eight runners, and a weekend village with camping, food trucks, and evening activities.

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 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.

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 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 starting and finishing at Hull Park in Traverse City. Options include a USATF certified 4 mile, an 8 mile, and a two person relay with technical caps, snacks, and awards.

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.

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.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

A point to point 50 mile ultramarathon across the Door County peninsula on October 24, 2026, mostly on paved rolling roads. Solo runners have dedicated aid station tents, drop bag access, a one way shuttle option, and finisher swag.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

The 50th annual North American Vasa is a two day festival of cross country ski and fat tire bike races at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, running Feb 14 to 15, 2026, with classic and freestyle formats plus youth, adaptive, and fatbike..