Trail Running calendar near Westphalia 2025-2026

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Brave winter singletrack at Island Lake State Recreation Area with half marathon and 5 mile run and ruck options plus virtual entries. Standard entries include a cozy race hoodie and finisher medal, chip timing, photos and postrace food.

Take on winter trails at Yankee Springs with a rolling 13.1 mile half or a faster 5 Mile option, plus rucking and virtual entries. Expect snow, ice and mud, an alternate river crossing, and a custom hoodie and finisher medal.

Experience hilly, scenic loops at the 39th Trail Weekend in Pinckney State Recreation Area. Distances 5M to 50K, with medals, finish food, beer, bonfires, music and part of fees donated to a memorial fund.

Run scenic trails at Independence Oaks County Park around Crooked Lake with options for 2.3 mile, 5K and 10K routes. Enjoy chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments for a fun day outdoors.

Run the inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton MI on May 16 and 17. Night and day trail races include Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K of two loops, and Daybreak 50K with tech hoody and finisher medal.

Run through the Huron River Watershed with point to point 100 mile and 50 mile trail ultras near Grass Lake Michigan. This charity event features rugged singletrack, big climbs and a cupless zero waste focus while supporting local waterways..

Run Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly runnable singletrack. Expect stocked aid, chip timing and a post race cookout with medals that link to Winter Trail Fest.

Run the Idema Explorers Trail from Grand River Park to Grand Ravines Park, with scenic river viewpoints where bald eagles are often seen. Pick a 10K, 5K or a 1 Mile kids fun run and support the Ottawa County Parks Foundation.

Hit the trails at Robinette's Apple Haus near Grand Rapids on June 20 for Wicked Worm, a technical singletrack and orchard trail run with 10K, 6 hour and 12 hour options. Bring a chair and enjoy breakfast and finisher swag.

Hit the hilly single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on June 27, 2026, with 18K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 5K distances. Finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee, and top three in each race earn awards.

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a Last Person Standing event in Holly where runners start a 4.167 mile loop every hour. Choose the Oak Flats 3HR option or keep going until you are the last runner standing.

Run Woodstock is a weekend trail festival in Gregory Michigan with forest and field trails, a beach, camping, live music and yoga. Distances run from 5K to 100 mile ultras and proceeds benefit Washtenaw Promise.

Run trails, sand dunes and waterfront streets at the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck on September 12, 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon with a 302 step climb to the summit and timed staggered starts; proceeds benefit local youth.

Run or walk Lori's Voice Pathways to Possibilities 5K at Kentwood's Veterans Park, with a kids Run, Roll and Stroll for all ages and abilities. Proceeds support families of children living with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

Midwest Everest at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont MI on Sep 26 27 2026 serves epic elevation with unique everesting loops across 100 mile, 50 mile, Sunrise 20K and Sunset 10K options. Finishers earn standout awards including a 100 mile bel..

Hit the trails at the Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk on October 10, 2026 at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge. This scenic, slightly hilly course over grass, gravel and wooded trails welcomes all ages and supports Eaton County trail development.