Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

Honor veterans and first responders at this annual 5K trail run through Fillmore County Park. Participants enjoy a timed unpaved course with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting local veteran services.

This 9-mile trail run connects the scenic Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan. The technical course features a new pedestrian bridge and a strict 90-minute cutoff to reach the aid station. Registration is limited to 100 runners.

Run through the scenic Pere Marquette Forest at the Peace Ranch Wilderness event. Choose between a 5K on sand roads or a popular 10K trail run, with dogs welcome on leashes. Your registration includes a medal, shirt, and supports veteran an..

The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a 5k trail event at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Michigan. It features a mix of single-track, fields, and gravel roads. This run is part of a larger weekend of off-road events.

Tap into the Trails offers 5K and 10K routes from downtown Cheboygan on pavement and crushed limestone. The event uses local state trails and directs proceeds to support trails in northern Michigan.

Porkies 100 Endurance Races take place in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park on September 19 to 20, 2026. A 50 mile loop serves both the 50 mile and 100 mile races, featuring steep technical trail sections and remote stretches.

Midwest Everest is a multi distance trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan on Sept 26 to 27, 2026. It features a 100 mile course with over 30,000 feet gain, a 50 mile race, plus 10K and 20K options.

The Campfire 5K offers a scenic trail run through the woods and fields of Camp Skyline. Participants can choose from a 5K or a 1 mile course and receive a unique finisher's medal. The event concludes with post-race s'mores and refreshments.

Trail races near Big Rapids, Michigan on Sep 26, 2026 offering 50 Miler, 45K and 15 Miler through the Manistee National Forest with winding single track and a Powerlines section.

A family-friendly orchard trail run at Diehl's Cider Mill on September 26, 2026, offering a 5K and a 1-mile fun run with event shirts, medals, finish-line cider and donuts, prize gift certificates, and a post-race hayride.

Experience the scenic trails of Orion Oaks County Park this autumn with a half marathon or 5K. Enjoy a multi-use course through wooded landscapes, including a unique dog-friendly division for you and your leashed companion.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour event featuring a scenic 3.1 mile loop through rolling hills and forest trails. Enjoy full support with an extensive aid station and on site camping while supporting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp.

Experience the wooded trails of North Ottawa Dunes in this community trail run featuring 10K and 5K courses. Finishers receive a unique locally grown pumpkin medal to support local charitable organizations.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run or walk through pine forests and restored prairies in Lowell. Enjoy live folk and rock music along the route followed by fresh homemade cinnamon rolls.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

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..

Experience a point to point journey across Michigan's lower peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Choose from 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances on a mix of singletrack trails and scenic seasonal roads.

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..