Trail Running calendar near Whitehouse 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.

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..

Celebrate winter endurance at Frozen Trailfest in Franke Park, Fort Wayne on Feb 14. Choose a 10K run, 20K mountain bike, or 10K wheelchair race and tackle scenic, likely muddy trails for a true off road challenge.

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.

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.

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.

Test your endurance at the Dirty Fox Five Hour Trail Race in Fort Wayne's Franke Park. Runners, riders and wheelchair athletes try to log the most full laps in five hours while laps are tracked, with food and a lively HUB basecamp on site.

Join the SVdP Walk for Hope in Fort Wayne on Sunday, October 4, 2026 for a 5k or shorter loops around Parkview Field. Enjoy a community tailgate and help raise funds that directly support local families facing poverty and hunger.

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.

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.

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with Black Toenail Friday, a trail run at Proud Lake featuring a half marathon and a 7.5 mile option on scenic, groomed trails. In person and virtual entries include tech shirts, medals and post race food.