Trail Running calendar near Traverse City 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.

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 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 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.

A multi-distance community race in Thompsonville, Michigan featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on the Betsie Valley Trail and ballfield. A portion of proceeds supports the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail.

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..