Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute will take place in Canton from Saturday 7 November 2026 to Sunday 8 November 2026.

A trail race in Grand Rapids where 600 racers split onto two courses right after the start. Choices include a 3.4 mile and a 3.1 mile 5K with sand dune, cornfield maze and off trail sections, plus finisher medals and cider.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.

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.

Experience the hidden trails of Ken O Sha Park in Grand Rapids this November. Choose between a 5k, 10k, or 15k race along Plaster Creek featuring single track paths and wooden bridges.

Celebrate the year’s end with a 5K trail run through Rochester. Enjoy a run on the Clinton River Trail followed by artisan awards and pizza in the comfort of a heated indoor facility.

A winter trail event in Holly, MI offering an on-site 8 hour and a virtual 8 hour plus 5k, 10k and 4.17 mile races on a 4.167 mile loop that is mainly single track with about 450 feet of climbing.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

A multi-distance cross-country ski event organized by the Noquemanon Trail Network with in-person and virtual options, timed results, aid stations, and defined safety and waxing policies.

Winter Trail Fest East in Brighton, Michigan on February 13, 2027 features a 13.1 Mile half marathon and a 5 Mile race on winter trails, with run and ruck divisions plus virtual and economy entry options.

The 50th annual North American Vasa is a two day festival of cross country ski and fat tire bike races at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, running Feb 14 to 15, 2026, with classic and freestyle formats plus youth, adaptive, and fatbike..

Winter Trail Fest West in Middleville, Michigan features a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile on February 20, 2027 with winter trail conditions, an optional river crossing, ruck divisions, economy entries, and virtual race options.

A memorial 5K trail run and 1 mile walk take place in the orchards at Robinette's in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2027. The 5K follows varied spring terrain while the 1 mile uses a firmer path and proceeds support a local family.

Point to point and out and back ultramarathon options in Michigan's Thumb with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck and virtual divisions. The mostly dirt course has modest elevation gain and staffed aid stations.