Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Marquette, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featuring 50-kilometer and 50-mile trail races. The course includes mostly single-track trails with challenging climbs over four peaks—Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback—offering scenic vi..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start an..

The Tails & Trails 5K is an exciting running event scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Clarkston, MI. This family-friendly race features a Cat Walk 1K, welcoming both dogs and cats, followed by a 5K run that takes participants through the scenic trails of Independence Oaks. The event aims to raise fun..

The North Country Trail Run is a premier trail running event in the United States, featuring multiple race distances including a 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, 26.2 Mile Marathon, and a 13.1 Mile Half Marathon. Scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, 2025, this event is known for its impres..

Run Woodstock is a vibrant running festival set in a picturesque 140-acre forest and beach area in Michigan, taking place on September 5-6, 2025. The event features a variety of races, including the Hippie Half, Mellow Marathon, and the Hallucination 100 Mile, catering to runners of all levels. Part..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a premier multi-terrain race held in Saugatuck, Michigan, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring scenic woodland trails, sand dunes, and stunning waterfron..

The Copper Peak Trails Fest is an exciting outdoor sports event scheduled for September 6, 2025, in Ironwood, Michigan. This festival features a variety of activities, including an Expert 17-Mile Mountain Bike race, a Sport 8-Mile MTB race, and multiple Enduro races for different skill levels. Addit..

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular event held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, MI, featuring challenging trail courses through natural terrain, including turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks. The race offers both 5K and 10K options, with distinct courses marked by different colored fla..

The Marji Gesick will take place in Ishpeming from Friday 19 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. A unique aspect of the event is the "24 Miles in 24 Hou..

The Hungerford Trail Races, held near Big Rapids, Michigan, offer runners a scenic and challenging experience through the Manistee National Forest. Scheduled for late September, the event features three distances: 15 miles, 45K, and 50 miles, catering to a range of skill levels. The course showcases..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Featuring a 100-mile race with over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, it is considered the toughest 100-mile run in West Michigan. The course includes numerous "everesting" loops up and down..

The Heritage 13.1 & 50K Trail Run is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, showcasing the beauty of fall colors. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 50K ultramarathon, both featuring scenic trails with minimal pavement. The event emphasizes inclusi..

The Over The Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run is a scenic event held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, Michigan. Participants can choose between a 1-mile fun run and a 5K trail race, both set amidst the institute's beautiful 850-acre landscape. The event aims to promote outdoor activ..

The Bear Lake Ultra is a unique 24-hour running event taking place at Bear Lake Camp in Lapeer, Michigan. Participants can run or walk as many loops as they desire on a scenic 3.1-mile course featuring rolling hills and various terrains. Registration includes a hooded sweatshirt, a Friday night dinn..

The Crooked Loops Trail Run, scheduled for October 4, 2025, in Clarkston, Michigan, offers participants a scenic experience through the vibrant fall colors of Independence Oaks. Runners can choose from three race distances: a 2.5-mile loop around Crooked Lake, a 5.5-mile route that includes an addit..

The North Shore Trail Run is an annual running event held in Spring Lake, Michigan, featuring a variety of races including a 10K Trail Run, a 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk, and a 2K Kids Fun Run, which is free for children. The event promotes community engagement by donating proceeds to local nonprofits su..

The Yankee Springs Fall Festival, held annually at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, Michigan, offers trail running distances of approximately 10K, 25K, and 50K. The 10K and 25K courses feature scenic rolling single-track trails, with the 50K consisting of two laps of the 25K loop. Participants r..

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 Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk is an annual event hosted by Eaton County Parks and Recreation, taking place at Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. This scenic race features a slightly challenging course that includes grass, gravel roads, and wooded trails, making it a perfect way to enjoy a fal..