Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Dirty Duel Trail Race, held at Robinette’s Trails in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a challenging and unique 5K event offering two course options: the Short & Brutal (3.1 miles) featuring steep climbs, roots, and off-trail running, and the Long & Difficult (3.4 miles) with more mileage, twists, and..

The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a classic trail running event held on the Southwestern Michigan College campus in Dowagiac, Michigan. Celebrating its 58th running, this event features a 10K and 5K run/walk with a simultaneous start, plus a 1K kids' fun run. The race uses chip timing and offers..

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 River, while the youth run is a loop at the back of the par..

The Turkey Trail Trot & the Leftovers Race will take place in Shelby Township from Thursday 27 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025. You can run between 4 and 13 miles.

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 loop, offering runners a scenic and challenging trail experi..

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile race is a popular Thanksgiving weekend trail running event held at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. Set against the scenic backdrop of Michigan’s late fall with crisp air and evergreen forests, the race offers a peac..

The Bad Santa Trail Run is a festive 5K event held at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course features a mix of dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a scenic winter running experience. Participants should be prepared for typical Michigan December conditions, includ..

The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge is a multi-distance running event organized by Switchback Endurance, scheduled tentatively for January 3, 2026. Traditionally held at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, the 2026 race will feature a new location and course due to changes in venue management. The event o..

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is a premier cross-country skiing event held in Marquette County, Michigan, and organized by the Noquemanon Trail Network. Recognized as one of the Midwest's most epic ski races, it features challenging courses that showcase the region's scenic winter landscape. The event..

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, snow-dusted countryside of Michigan’s Little Bavaria, includin..

The Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run take place at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. This winter trail event, organized by Trivium Racing, challenges participants with potentially harsh February conditions, offering a true "WTF" experience. Runners can expect a s..

The Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside is a challenging winter trail running event held at Deep Lake Campground in Yankee Springs, Middleville, Michigan. Featuring a half marathon and a 5-mile race, the course includes a unique river crossing, with an option to bypass it by adding a quarter mile...

The Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay is an annual ultramarathon event held in Michigan's Thumb region, scheduled for April 25, 2026. It features a point-to-point 50-mile race from Harbor Beach on Lake Huron to Caseville on Saginaw Bay, a scenic and mostly flat course with about 85% dirt roads and minimal e..

The Back 9 Endurance Run is a unique 12- and 24-hour endurance race held at the historic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, Michigan. Participants run on a scenic 3.68-mile loop that combines wooded trails, including the Back 9 Trails, and paths across a wilderness golf course, offering views..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run will take place in Grayling on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 3 and 5 miles.

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is a trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. Scheduled for June 13, 2026, it offers three distances: a 50K ultra, a half marathon, and a 5-mile race, all featuring well-groomed, scenic trails covering about 90% of the course. T..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers scenic trail running and hiking events with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails featuring a hilly course with about 500 feet of elevatio..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, including technical single track and moderate hiking paths, repeating the loop every..