Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

Experience the peak of Michigan fall colors at Independence Oaks Park with a selection of three trail races. Run through hardwood forests and around Crooked Lake on courses featuring wood chip paths and rolling hills.

The Lori's Voice 5K is a trail race starting at the Kentwood Community Center. It supports families of children with neuromuscular diseases. Participants can walk, roll, or run along neighborhood trails.

Experience a series of all trail races at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Michigan. Choose from a half marathon, 10k, or 5k and earn a custom technical shirt and a unique laser engraved wooden award.

Timed trail running and ruck events on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park near West Olive, MI. Multiple timed and fixed distance options support the Egress Endurance Project.

Experience a professional cross country course used by some of the nation's fastest athletes. This community run in Portage welcomes all participants and rewards the top 50 finishers with medals.

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.

Experience a beautiful 5k trail run or walk through the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula while raising funds for mountain communities in Honduras.

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.

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 fall trail event on Mackinac Island featuring a half marathon and a 5.7 mile run and walk, shoreline and interior trail courses, participant garment and finisher medal, free digital photos, and post-race refreshments.

The Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run will take place in Sanford on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Run through the scenic apple orchards at Uncle John's Cider Mill. This October event features a 5K run/walk and kids races. Finish line treats include cider and donuts.

This October event in Northville features a 5k and a fun Monster Mile on a paved trail. All participants get a shirt and finisher medal, with proceeds supporting Kids Without Cancer. It's a family-friendly run where strollers and wagons are..

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.

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.

Trail ultramarathon at Michigan Tech Tech Trails in Houghton, Michigan offering 25K and 50K loop courses. The event is fully supported with multiple aid stations, a headlamp requirement for the 50K early hours, and enforced time limits.

Experience a fall trail run through the pine forests and wetlands of Michigan. Enjoy a post race celebration featuring a roaring bonfire, live music, and a beer garden at the Waterloo State Recreation Area.

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.

Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.