Trail Running calendar near Toledo 2026-2027

A night time 5K mud run in Oak Harbor with more than 20 obstacles and a lit, spooky course two weeks before Halloween. The event is not officially timed and donates 10 percent of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

Trail races of 10K, 18K and 25K wind through Brighton Recreation Area singletrack, ridgelines, and lake shorelines in peak fall colors. The event features marked courses, aid stations, event shirts, finisher medals and a five hour cutoff.

Trail runs through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks on October 25, 2026, offering an 8 miler and a 5K on flat, non-technical trails. Medals for all finishers, awards by age group, and participant raffles are part of the event.

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.

Bonfyre Trail Fest on November 7, 2026 offers 5, 10 and 15 mile dirt trail courses through pines, steep embankments, boulders and lakes in Waterloo State Recreation Area.

A 22 hour charity ultra in Canton, Michigan with in person loops at Heritage Park and a virtual option to raise awareness and funds for veteran support organizations.

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.

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.

Trail event in Holly MI with 5k, 10k and 4.17 mile races plus on-site and virtual eight hour formats on a 4.167 mile technical loop.

A winter trail event at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 13, 2027 offering a 13.1 mile Half Marathon and a 5 Mile with run and ruck divisions. Virtual and economy options are available and ruck entries have specific weight requireme..

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on May 22, 2027 at Independence Oaks Park featuring a flat looped course, onsite camping, park facilities, and prizes for top finishers.

A point to point trail event on June 12, 2027, offering 100-mile and 50-mile distances across multiple Southeast Michigan parks through the Huron River Watershed.

A community 5k at Wildwood Metropark with a mixed-surface course and a paved, stroller friendly one-mile walk; proceeds support Metroparks Toledo.