Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

Woldumar Trail Run is a fall trail race at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing, Michigan, on 180 protected acres along the Grand River. The event offers a 5K Trail Run and a Muskrat Mile Fun Run for runners, walkers, and nature enthusiasts wh..

Humane Hustle is a charity running event held in Belmont, Michigan, at the Canonsburg Ski Area (6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306). Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in its 3rd year, the event features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile..

Event overview The Veterans' Honor Run is a multi-format running event held November 8-9, 2025, in Heritage Park, Canton, Michigan. It is the fourth annual edition. The event raises awareness and funds for organizations that support veteran..

Explore Michigan Tech Tech Trails in Houghton, MI with fully supported 25K and 50K races. The 50K starts in the dark so a headlamp is required and you'll find scenic singletrack, rolling climbs, and well stocked aid stations.

The Heritage Challenge is a timed endurance event held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. Participants choose between a 3-hour or 6-hour race and complete as many loops as possible on a looped course of roughly 1 mile to 5K, through a mi..

The Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K Run is an annual trail running event held in Muskegon, Michigan, hosted by the Gillette Nature Association. The 5K race starts at Hoffmaster State Park's beach parking lot and finishes at the Gillette Visitor..

Turkey Trails - Lansing is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. It offers multiple distances: 5K and 10K races, a 1-mile untimed option, a Kids Dash, as well as a Volunteer then Run and a Vir..

Event overview The Dirty Duel is a trail race held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Robinette’s Trails / Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, MI. The event is presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports and is organized by Michiga..

Trails to Hope Turkey Trot - Belmont, MI Trails to Hope Turkey Trot is a trail running event organized by Trails to Hope, a 501c3 organization that raises money for local charities. The event is held at Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsbur..

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Southwestern Michigan College for scenic trail 10K, 5K and 1K kids fun runs. Chip timing, great shirts for early registrants and wood medals for top finishers.

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4..

Run the Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon or 7.5 Mile at Proud Lake for scenic wooded trails, rolling hills, campfires and post race food and drinks. In person and virtual entries with shirts and medals make for a festive trail run.

The Twisted Trail 15K is part of a multi-distance running event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, and a free 1-mile race. Taking place on trails at Ken-O-Sha along Plaster Creek, the 15K consists of three laps of a 5K..

Bad Santa Trail 5K takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course blends dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a festive 5K run or walk through winter scenery. Trail conditions can include snow, ice..

Event GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the..

Join the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on January 3, 2026 for scenic, rolling single track around Long Lake with distances from 5k to 50k. Register early for a crew neck or buff and earn a snow globe finisher award.

Event overview The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is a cross country ski event. The 2026 Noquemanon Ski Marathon is scheduled for January 23 and 24, 2026. Registrants from 2025 are being offered a deferral to the 2026 event; those registrants will..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, sn..

Event overview Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standa..