Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the..

Trail races of 2.5, 5.5 and 8.5 miles at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, Michigan on October 10, 2026, featuring wooded trails around Crooked Lake, participant shirts and medals, and awards by overall place and age group.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Timed trail races and ruck challenges on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, with multiple distances and on-course aid. Proceeds support a nonprofit focused on recovery through endurance and community.

Glory Days 5K at the Portage Invitational on October 10, 2026 is a community cross country 5K open to spectators and coaches. Pre registration is $25 with a race t shirt, day of registration is $30 and medals go to the top 50 finishers.

Experience a 24 hour backyard ultra through the scenic woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on wide ski trails and singletrack to push your personal limits in a supportive forest setting.

A 5K trail run/walk in Powers, Michigan on October 11, 2026, held on wooded trails to raise funds for people in the mountains of Honduras; registration runs Jan 13 to Oct 10 with a $40 fee.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.

A scenic 3.1 mile trail and road run along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan. Early registrants receive a guaranteed t-shirt and all finishers get an inaugural medal; proceeds support people with disabilities and special needs.

Trail and virtual races on Mackinac Island on October 24, 2026, including a half marathon and 5.7 mile options. Registration runs December 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and a $55 fee is listed.

Eleventh Annual Trick or Trot is a Halloween costume trail 5K supporting the Meridian Band Department at Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, Michigan. The event includes costume prizes, awards for top finishers, glow in the dark..

An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.

Haunted Hustle on October 25, 2026 at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville offers a Monster Mile and a 5k run/walk with shirts, medals, timed results, and proceeds benefiting Kids Without Cancer.

Run a scenic 3.2 mile trail race around Lake Walden to support the Hartland Area Project. Enjoy a historic resort setting with old school timing and post race raffle prizes for all participants.

A fall trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing on November 1, 2026 featuring a 5K and a free 1 mile Muskrat Mile, with natural-surface trails and proceeds supporting outdoor science education.

A fully supported trail ultramarathon at Michigan Tech Tech Trails offering 25k and 50K looped courses. The event features marked trails, multiple aid stations with mandatory check ins, drop bag access, and enforced time limits for each dis..

A fall trail running event on November 7, 2026 at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Waterloo State Recreation Area. Races of 5M, 10M, and 15M feature marked courses with aid, finish food, a post race bonfire, live band, and beer garden.