Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

A three-day mountain bike and trail running festival at Marquette South Trails featuring events from youth runs to enduro, downhill, and cross country, with timed seeding and podium categories. Proceeds support NTN singletrack trail buildin..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run offers 5K, 9K, and 18K trail races plus a 9K RUCK on the hilly, single-track trails at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. All finishers get a medal and shirt, with awards for top placers. It's a "no cup" event, so b..

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..

Timed endurance races on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian Michigan offering 3 hour and 6 hour formats, central aid stations, organized registration, finisher recognition and a post event gathering.

A 5K around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, with medals for top three overall and top three in each age category; registration opens February 1, 2026 and the fee is $35.

A community run offering two distances on July 4, 2026 in Engadine, Michigan, the Black Bear Run follows trail and road sections through the Hiawatha Sportsman's Club. Awards are given by age division and participants receive dry fit t-shir..

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 Independence Day event in Ishpeming with a 5K fun run and a 1K walk on the Al Quaal trail network, each with its own registration window and entry fee.

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 trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area on July 11, 2026 featuring a 10K loop with rolling single track and a 0.7 mile ski hill section; distances include 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K.

A weekend of trail races on Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula with distances from a 2K junior run to a 25K adventure course. Combined weekend awards recognize fastest, youngest, average and longest total times.

A 5k mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan in July 2026, with separate kids and adult waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

The Ionia Free Fair 5K will take place in Ionia on Thursday 16 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids featuring Sprint, Super, and Kids Race options across rugged, varied terrain and trail features.

A backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan, using repeated 4.167 mile loops in a Last Person Standing format. Options include an Oak Flats 3HR entry and a virtual race; the winner may earn a Silver Ticket toward USA national backyard team consider..

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.

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.

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.

Trail races on Grand Island, offshore from Munising, Michigan, offering 50K, marathon and half marathon routes across singletrack, beach and forest with ferry and shuttle logistics, aid stations, and age group awards.