Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2026-2027

A spring race day at River Bends Park in Shelby Township offering an 8K trail, a 5K paved race, and a combined HOOT X 2 option; youth pricing, selectable swag, awards by age group, and on-site refreshments are included.

Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area on April 25, 2026 features looped trail runs on the Potawatomi and Crooked Lake Trails with distances from 5 miles to 50K. Entries include a finisher medal, finish food and beer, and a post-ra..

Southern Footprints features 5K, 10K, and 15K runs through Point Pelee National Park. The looped course mixes road and trail running. The event also includes a walk, a kids' dash, and a mascot race.

A trail running event at Independence Oaks County Park offering 2.3 Mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options, chip timing, shirts, medals and on-site packet pick-up on race day.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. Proceeds support the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and organizers plan to make it an annual community race.

Badlands Race Series The Badlands Race Series is a trail running event held within the Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. It consists of three separate races on a single course. Nightfall 50K and Overnight 100K start at 10:0..

A point to point trail running event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 mile and 50 mile races with extensive aid station support. The race is organized by a 501c3 and directs proceeds to watershed protection.

Run for a cause at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton. Choose between a chip-timed 5K on a cross-country course or a 1 Mile Fun Run. Your participation helps provide meals for families in Southeast Michigan.

A 10K on gravel dike trails at Howard Marsh Metropark on June 20, 2026, followed by optional kayaking on eight miles of aquatic trails. Awards for overall and masters and finisher medals for all.

The Happy Trails event features a scenic 5K run and a 1-mile walk through Toledo's Wildwood Metropark. Funds raised directly support the local park system. The walk is on paved trails, suitable for families.

This community 5K in Wauseon's Homecoming Park features a scenic route through woods and fields. The event promotes pollinators and gardening, with post race activities, refreshments, and prizes.

The Urban Trail Series features three summer Wednesday evening 5K run/walks at Bloomer Park. Series participants receive finisher medals, chip timing, and a post-race cookout with awards.

Explore the scenic trails of Seven Lakes State Park at the 7-Lakes Trail Run. Choose between a 3.5-mile or 7-mile course through forests and past lake views. The event includes chip timing, a participant shirt, a finisher medal, and post-ra..

Event Overview The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual event taking place on Sunday, August 16, 2026. It features two separate race distances: a 5K run/walk and a Cat Walk 1K. Both events are open to participants of all ages. Pets are welcom..

Run Woodstock in Gregory, MI on September 11-12, 2026 is a multi day trail running festival offering distances from 5M to 100M, on site camping, live music, and yoga sessions.

The 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k is a commemorative trail event at Fillmore County Park. The 5 km course is unpaved and not stroller-friendly. All finishers get a medal, with t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support veter..

Run or walk the wooded trails of Oak Openings Metropark. Choose from a 25K trail run or a 5K run/walk, both starting at the scenic Buehner Center. This event is part of the Toledo Roadrunners Trail Series and emphasizes sustainable practice..

This inaugural autumn trail race takes place at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion. It features a half marathon and 5K, with a special Doggie Division for runners with leashed pets. All participants receive race swag, and the event also o..

A 5K trail color run in Defiance supporting Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs, with all proceeds funding Camp Lakota and local scouting. Race packages include a t shirt, bananas and fresh donuts and awards for top finishers and you..

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..