Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

This inaugural autumn trail race takes place at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion. It features a half marathon and 5K, with a special Doggie Division for runners with leashed pets. All participants receive race swag, and the event also o..

Explore scenic Fitzgerald Park on this 5K course featuring grass, gravel, and wooded trails. The 9th annual event offers age group awards, group discounts, and professional timing. A long sleeve shirt is included with early registration.

Join a family-friendly 5K trail race and kids' event in Kentwood, Michigan, supporting Lori's Voice. All proceeds help families of children with neuromuscular diseases cover essential costs. Walk, roll, or run along neighborhood streets and..

This trail event in Holland, Michigan, features a 5K run and a 2K walk to support the cancer community. Organized by Shields of Hope, it honors individuals impacted by the disease. Participants of all backgrounds are welcome, including firs..

Event Overview The Wolverine State 100 takes place over two days in October. The event crosses Michigan's Lower Peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Distances The offered events include: 100 Mile: A point-to-point journey from Petos..

Miles at the Moose features a 5K and a 1K kids run on the scenic grounds of Moose Ridge Golf Course. The event supports the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program and includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal with registration. Par..

A fall trail event on October 10, 2026 in Independence Oaks, Clarkston, MI with three looped races of 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles around Crooked Lake and onto Rock Ridge and Spring Lake trails.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood, Michigan on October 10, 2026, beginning at the Kentwood Community Center. Proceeds provide financial assistance to families of children under 21 living with neuromuscular and degenerative di..

Trail races at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, MI on October 10, 2026 include a half marathon, 10k and 5k with a custom tech shirt and wooden engraved awards; course maps and past race media are available.

Timed trail races and ruck challenges run on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park on October 10, 2026, benefitting the Egress Endurance Project. Options include 12 and 6 hour timed events, 10K, 5K, and ruck challenges with on-course aid an..

A scenic **5K** trail/road run in Williamston on October 17, 2026, along the Red Cedar River; entry fees vary by date, all finishers receive a medal, and awards are given by age group. Donations can provide free or discounted entries.

Shoreline and interior trail races on Mackinac Island on October 24, 2026, including a half marathon, 5.7 mile run and walk plus virtual options; all finishers receive a commemorative garment and medal.

A family friendly 5K trail run around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort on November 1, 2026, raising funds for the Hartland Area Project. Entry fees are $30 to $40 and include a T-shirt, goodie bag and a raffle ticket.

Run a scenic 5K and the free Muskrat Mile through Woldumar Nature Center's woods and riverfront on natural trails. Family friendly with kids activities, finisher medallions, shirts and post race refreshments.

A trail ultramarathon in Houghton, Michigan with **25k** and **50K** looped courses on the Michigan Tech Tech Trails. The route is marked, has multiple aid stations, an enforced time limit, and a required headlamp for the 50K start period.

A trail race at Robinette’s Trails in Grand Rapids, MI, offering two dueling courses: Short & Brutal (3.1 miles/5K) or Long & Difficult (3.4 miles). Presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports.

Two days of Thanksgiving trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with multiple dirt trail distances, chip timing, aid stations, and connectable medals for those who run both days.

A post-Thanksgiving trail event at Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile distances plus virtual and ruck options. The race includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, stocked aid stations, chip timing and series po..

Trail races at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids on November 27, 2026 offer 5K, 10K and 15K based on repeated 5K laps, plus a free 1 mile. Start and packet pickup are at Calvary Baptist Church and t-shirts are included.

An eight hour trail event at McGinnis Road in Holly Michigan offering Backyard hourly start and continuous formats plus a virtual option. The main loop is 4.167 miles with technical single track and about 450 feet of climbing.