Traverse City Trail Running Festival

MAY
7-8
2027
Trail running festival in Traverse City, MI featuring races and relays from 5K to 100K on trails through the Pere Marquette Forest with onsite post-race amenities.
7-8 May 2027
100 kilometers 75 kilometers 50 kilometers 25 kilometers 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Traverse City Trail Running Festival

The Traverse City Trail Running Festival is a two-day trail running event held in Traverse City, Michigan, on May 7–8, 2027. Races take place on singletrack and wide doubletrack trails through the Pere Marquette Forest. All races start and finish at the Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort.

The schedule splits across the weekend: Friday evening features a two-person 10K relay and a 5K run. Saturday includes individual races and relays across longer distances. Course routing may change depending on weather and trail conditions.

Distances offered:

  • 5K Friday event
  • 10K Relay two-person relay Friday
  • 10K individual Saturday
  • 25K individual Saturday
  • 50K individual Saturday
  • 75K individual Saturday
  • 100K individual Saturday
  • 100K Relay two- to four-person relay Saturday

Post-race amenities are provided at the resort and include snacks, beverages, fire pits, and yard games. Registration periods and entry fees vary by event; specific registration windows and fees are set by the organizers. The festival centers on off-road running through forest trails and provides onsite gathering space at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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