Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

Run the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31 for a scenic out and back along the Lansing River Trail with chip timing and live results. Proceeds benefit Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Trail running event in Grayling, Michigan on June 6, 2026, with a 3 mile-ish and a 5 mile two-track course. Online and day-of registration fees differ; the 3-mile allows walkers while the 5-mile is for runners only.

A point to point trail running event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 mile and 50 mile races with extensive aid station support. The race is organized by a 501c3 and directs proceeds to watershed protection.

Explore the remote river valleys and high country south of Munising on this trail run. The course starts at Valley Spur Lodge and follows the North Country Trail. Options include a 50K with long single-track sections and a shorter 27K.

Explore the remote river valleys and high country trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula at the Rock River Canyon runs. Choose from a 50K or 27K distance on the scenic North Country Trail. Both courses start and finish at the Valley Spur Lodg..

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 57 kilometers.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra The Summer Trail Fest Ultra is a trail running event held on June 13, 2026 at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. The fifth edition of the event offers several race distances: 50 Mile, 50K, Half Maratho..

Run through the wild Upper Peninsula landscape that inspired Hemingway. This trail event features three distances on a course of rugged shoreline, inland forests, and old-growth pines, finishing at the Tahquamenon Falls. A brewery is just s..

A trail run linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park along the Idema Explorers Trail, offering 1-mile, 5K and 10K options plus dog-friendly and virtual entries for a family-oriented outdoor event.

Wicked Worm is a trail event at Robinette's Apple Haus near Grand Rapids, MI featuring a 10K plus timed 6 hour and 12 hour races on technical trails. The 6 and 12 hour races run on a 4.2 mile loop around the orchard.

Run for a cause at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton. Choose between a chip-timed 5K on a cross-country course or a 1 Mile Fun Run. Your participation helps provide meals for families in Southeast Michigan.

This trail run offers distances from 5K to 18K on the hilly, single-track trails of Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. It includes a 9K RUCK option and is a bring your own cup event. All finishers receive a medal and shirt, with awards for to..

The Trail Town 10K & 5K follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, starting and ending at Potter Park. Proceeds support local trail advocacy, and participants can take advantage of group and referral discounts. The event is professionally time..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk in Lake Odessa takes participants on a scenic loop around Jordan Lake, starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School. Awards are given to overall and age group winners. Registration is open for runners and..

Trail races on July 11, 2026 in Emmet County, Michigan along the North Country Trail. Routes feature over 90 percent single track, lakeside bluffs and coastal forest with 50K, marathon and half marathon options.

The Lake Michigan RTS is a unique 10k combining road, trail, and sand along the shoreline. All proceeds support pediatric oncology care. Participants must carry their own hydration and receive a premium sweatshirt and medal.

Experience a team-based cross country race on a 5K course through Richmond Park. Run with friends or get placed on a team, and enjoy a free community mile. Awards are given for top individuals and teams.

Run the perimeter trail of Grand Island in Lake Superior. The course features sandstone cliffs, views of Pictured Rocks, and remote beaches. It's a trail run on single track and dirt roads through lush forests.

This unique trail run winds through scenic blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards in Michigan. The event features a chip-timed 5K and a family friendly fun run, coinciding with the summer harvest season. Registration includes a finisher meda..

A 5K, 10K, and 1-mile fun run take place at Jazz Blueberry Farm on July 26, 2026, over cross country style trails. Pre-registration includes guaranteed shirts for full price entries and awards are given to top age group finishers.