Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

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 single track and dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain in early May, with 30K, 15K and a new 4 Mile option. Limited to 300 runners, entries include a tech shirt, wooden finisher medal and a post race party.

Run singletrack through Pere Marquette Forest at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, a weekend of distances from 5K to 100K with relays and family friendly options. Finish at Timber Ridge Resort and enjoy postrace food and local beer.

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.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Run under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.

Take on Hanson Hills in Grayling on June 6, 2026 with either around 3 miles or a hilly 5 mile trail. Walkers are welcome on the shorter route and custom socks are yours while supplies last.

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..

Experience rugged single track and forest road through Rock River Canyon near Munising, Michigan on June 6, 2026. Choose the 50K or 27K and enjoy a scenic out and back on the North Country Trail with entries limited to 100 runners.

Discover the rugged beauty of Rock River Canyon near Munising with a scenic 50K or 27K through single track and forest roads in June 2026. Small field, aid stations, and keepsake awards make this an intimate trail challenge.

Run the Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg MI on June 13, 2026. Choose 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly well groomed singletrack, with frequent markings, stocked aid stations, a BBQ, medal and tech singl..

Run scenic single track along Lake Superior bluffs and old growth white pine forests, finishing at the breathtaking Upper Tahquamenon Falls in Paradise Michigan. Choose 50K, marathon or half marathon for a rugged, rewarding trail experience..

Run scenic riverside trails between Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park at the Grand Explorers' Trail Race, featuring 10K, 5K and a kids one mile fun run. Enjoy river views, a covered bridge and support Ottawa County Parks.

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.

Support food security at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton on June 20; donations are matched to double the meal impact. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile on scenic trails, fields and pavement.

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.

Run scenic single track along the North Country Trail from Cross Village to Mackinaw City, with rolling bluffs, coastal forest and inland lakes. Choose a half marathon, marathon or 50K and finish at the Mackinaw City School grounds.

Explore scenic Grand Island off Munising, Michigan, with half marathon, marathon or 50K trail routes winding past sandstone cliffs, sandy beaches and Trout Bay. Field limited to 500 and includes ferry and shuttle; July 25, 2026.

Run or walk the Jazz Blueberry Trail at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on July 26, enjoying scenic grass and dirt trails through the farm. Options include a 1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K for a family friendly day with shirts and awards.

Experience the Tahqua Trail Run at Tahquamenon Falls State Park on August 8, 2026, with 10K, 25K, and 50K options across forest single track, riverside trails and dramatic views of Lower and Upper Falls. Aid stations and shuttles available.