Trail Running calendar near Ellison Bay 2025-2026

Join the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on Feb 14 and 15 for classic and skate Nordic ski races and fat tire bike events on Vasa Pathway and Pere Marquette trails. Youth and adaptive races plus a community relay add festival fun.

Run Pere Marquette Forest at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, with distances from 5K to 100K, relays and charity bibs. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, event tee, ample aid stations, food and post race beer.

Join the 17th annual Crossroads Trail Run & Walk at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Sturgeon Bay on June 13, 2026. Pick 2K, 5K, or 10K routes, enjoy chip timed results, get a native tree and help support the preserve.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans programs.

Join a canicross or solo trail run and walk in Denmark, WI on October 17 with 2.8, 5.6 and 8.4 mile routes, raising funds for Crisis Cafe. Celebrate with a costume contest, Paw Parazzi red carpet photos, vendors and food.

The Door County Fall 50 will take place in Ellison Bay on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 50 miles.

Explore scenic trails in Peninsula State Park at Pen Park Trails Fest, featuring a supported 30K and a festive post race scene. Finishers get a hoodie plus beer or soft drink and proceeds support Friends of Peninsula State Park.