North Shore Trail Run

The Fruitland Trail Run/Walk, held in Whitehall, Michigan, offers 5K and 10K trail running and walking events on a challenging, 100% asphalt-free course. The route winds through pine forests along creek ridges and rolling hills, featuring hills, sand, and curves, with a natural setting where deer ma..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of endurance events including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 4-person relay, and a unique RUCK Challenge supporting veterans with PTSD. The race features a new course starting and finishing at Benjamin's Hope, with runners..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge, held in Saugatuck, Michigan, is a premier multi-terrain running event celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) or a half marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring a mix of woodland trails, forested dunes, scenic..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Featuring a 100-mile race with over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, it is considered the toughest 100-mile run in West Michigan. The course includes numerous "everesting" loops up and down..

The West Side Donut Dash is a 5K trail run held at The Highlands at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event features a scenic trail course with natural terrain, including tree roots and small stumps, offering a challenging and enjoyable run through nature. In addition to the mai..

The Ultra Bird 12hr Trail Race, held in West Olive, Michigan, offers a challenging endurance experience on scenic 5K loops at Pigeon Creek County Park. Participants can choose from 12-hour and 6-hour timed runs, as well as 3- and 6-hour ruck challenges involving weighted vests or rucksacks. The cour..