Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2025-2026

Join the Candy Cane Course at the University of Toledo for festive runs from a kids dash to 12k, with a virtual option. Grab a shirt, medal and free photos while supporting Toys for Tots or volunteer to earn perks.

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Hit snowy singletrack at Winter Trail Fest Eastside in Brighton with Half Marathon and 5 Mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy a custom race hoodie, finisher medal, live timing and post race food as winter trail conditions add extra adve..

Join the Hootie Hoo at River Bends Park on March 29 for an 8K trail, a 5K on the paved path, or tackle both in the HOOT X 2 challenge. Enjoy tech apparel choices, a unique finisher gift, and post race refreshments.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Join the Crooked Lake Trail Run on May 9, 2026 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Choose 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual and enjoy scenic lakefront trails, chip timing, medals, shirts and post race refreshments.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake in Brighton, MI offers three scenic trail races: 50K Nightfall, 100K Overnight and 50K Daybreak. Run under stars or at dawn, chase cash prizes in the overnight races and earn finisher swag.

Run the Huron 100 on June 6, 2026, a point to point trail endurance event through the Huron River Watershed with 100 mile and 50 mile options across nine parks. Enjoy scenic, challenging trails while supporting watershed conservation.

Run or walk the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race at Freedom River in Brighton Michigan on June 20, 2026. Choose a 5K or 1 Mile and help feed neighbors as donations are matched to multiply every dollar raised.

Celebrate summer trails at Happy Trails on June 21 at Wildwood Metropark with a scenic 5K or a family friendly 1 Mile walk. Proceeds support Metroparks Toledo and all finishers receive a custom medal and Happy Trails tee.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.

Explore scenic trails at Seven Lakes State Park on Aug 15 with 7 mile, 3.5 mile or virtual options through hardwood forest and lakeside rolling terrain. Chip timed finish, tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

Run scenic trails at Orion Oaks Park with half marathon and 5K options, plus a doggie 5K and virtual distances. Race day registration, a start and finish inside a dog pen, and finisher awards make it fun for all.

Join the third annual Meecheway 5K Trail Color Run in Defiance on October 10 for a fun, colorful trail run that supports Black Swamp Area Council Scouting programs. Enjoy a race shirt, treats and friendly competition for all ages.

Join Miles at the Moose on October 10 for a family friendly 1K and 5K at scenic Moose Ridge Golf Course benefiting the U of M Rogel Cancer Center. Enjoy rolling fairways, commemorative hats and medals and post race donuts and cider.

Run amid peak fall colors at Independence Oaks in Clarkston with the Crooked Loops Trail Run. Choose from scenic 2.5, 5.5 or 8.5 mile courses over rolling hills and wood chip trails through hardwood forest.

Join the Waldenwoods Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell MI on Sunday November 1 2026. All proceeds benefit Hartland Area Project and runners get a shirt, goodie bag and raffle chances.