Trail Running calendar near Wauseon 2026-2027

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan that raises funds for Chelsea Track & Field. Registration runs Jan 26 to May 9 with a $25 fee and on site late registration the morning of the race.

A fixed-time endurance event at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, IN, honoring the Air Force. Choose 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour options, or join a three-person team for the 24 hour relay.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI: Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, and Daybreak 50K. Entry is capped at 450 runners; night races carry a combined prize purse and all registrants receive a tech hoody.

Four trail race categories require drinking four drinks and running four laps around a 400 meter loop for a one mile total. Drinks are regulated and proceeds go to the UAW Local 2209 Veterans Committee.

A family friendly trail event with a timed 5K and a 1 mile kids run on the Liberty-Benton and nearby campuses, age group awards for the 5K, pet friendly route, and on site coffee.

Point to point trail races of 100 and 50 miles through the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan on June 6, 2026. Courses cross multiple regional parks, mostly singletrack, with substantial elevation and set time cutoffs.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A *5K* mud run in Oak Harbor, Ohio featuring 20 plus obstacles with regular and Xtreme options, participant medals and T shirts, competitive age group awards, and a 10% donation of proceeds to Ronald McDonald House Charities.

A 10 km trail race at Howard Marsh Metropark with gravel-dike scenery, wildlife viewing, and post-race paddling options. Sustainable hydration practices, finisher medals, category awards, and proceeds supporting SewHope.

A community 5K run and walk through Wildwood Metropark in Toledo raising funds for Metroparks Toledo. Organized by Dave's Running Shop, registration runs Nov 24, 2025 to Apr 28, 2026 with a $30 fee.

Timed endurance races on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian Michigan offering 3 hour and 6 hour formats, central aid stations, organized registration, finisher recognition and a post event gathering.

A community 5K at Homecoming Park in Wauseon on July 11, 2026, paired with an educational workshop on butterflies and summer garden care. Entry fee is $25 and perks include a race shirt for early registrants, prizes, and refreshments.

Experience a sun soaked summer challenge at Glass City Metropark featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids events. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and free ice cream at the finish line.

Mountain bike riders, trail runners and wheelchair athletes compete on the technical dirt trails and park roads of Franke Park in three hour and six hour formats, with food provided and awards for category winners.

A 100-minute looped running event at Williams Park in Gibsonburg where laps are recorded on a 0.9 mile loop. Entry is $25 and proceeds support a local foundation; all finishers receive awards and post-run food is provided.

A community 5K run and walk at Riverbend Park in Findlay, open to all ages. Registration includes a T-shirt guarantee if completed by June 25 and tiered fees; timing is provided by Dave’s Running.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course features 18+ obstacles, welcomes ages 7 and up, and is organized as non competitive with an emphasis on teamwork.

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

Marsh Madness is a free 32 hour ultra at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood, Michigan, limited to 50 runners. Daytime 8 mile loops and a shorter night loop are self supported with vehicle access every 8 miles.