Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

A community 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

A July 4 running event at Fife Lake Elementary School offering 10K, 5K run, and 5K walk. The 10K follows the lake shoreline while the 5K courses run through downtown during local July 4 activities.

An evening trail event at Stony Creek Metropark offering a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K run, and a community 10K ruck with chip timing, finisher medals, and a post-event gathering at Eastwood Beach.

A July 11, 2026 trail race in Emmet County, Michigan featuring 50K, marathon and half marathon routes on mostly single track with coastal bluffs, forests, aid stations and bus transport to the starts.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

Trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Area with a 10k loop that includes rolling single track and a ski-hill section; distances range from 5K to 50K and a tech shirt is included if registered by June 25.

A trail race weekend in Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, Michigan featuring multiple distances from a 2k junior run to a 25k adventure run, a self-supported summit hillclimb, aid stations on longer courses, and age group plus weekend cumulat..

Mud Factor Michigan is a *5k* mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington on July 12, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves. Participants must bring a printed signed waiver and adults must bring photo ID.

Races in Ionia, MI on July 16, 2026 featuring 5 km and 1 mile distances. Courses start on Main Street, connect trail systems, and pass through the Free Fair with top five overall and age category medals awarded.

A three day, ten person relay across Michigan that supports the Michigan Special Olympics and local organizations. The 2026 race runs July 17 to 19 and will include returning winners in the Mixed and Open divisions.

Michigan Spartan Event Weekend brings Sprint, Super and Kids obstacle races to Cannonsburg Ski Area July 18 and 19 2026. The courses use steep climbs, descents, trails, bridges and water crossings in a rugged setting near Grand Rapids.

A Last Person Standing backyard race at Holly State Recreation Area with repeated 4.167 mile trail loops until one runner remains, mixed single track and park road sections, on-site camping and prizes for on-site finishers.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

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.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

A late July trail weekend at Jazz Blueberry Farm featuring a 5K run walk, 10K run, 1 mile run and a 24 hour team relay with cross country style trails and onsite camping for relay teams.

Trail races on Grand Island near Munising, Michigan, offer 50K, marathon and half marathon routes across singletrack, dirt roads and beach with sandstone cliffs and lake views. Courses have aid stations, required hydration, shuttle ferry lo..

A 5K chip timed trail run and an untimed kids and adults fun run at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, with shirts, medals, photos, awards for the 5K, and post race refreshments.

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.