Traverse City Trail Running Festival

Traverse City, United States • 8-9 May 2026

Traverse City Trail Running Festival

The Traverse City Trail Running Festival takes place May 8–9, 2026 at Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort in Traverse City, Michigan. Races run on singletrack and wide doubletrack through the Pere Marquette Forest and start and finish at the resort.

Event distances include:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • 25K
  • 50K
  • 75K
  • 100K
  • 10K Relay (two person, 2 x 5K)
  • 100K Relay (two to four person, totals 100K)

Charity bib options are available for certain distance events. Charity entries waive the registration fee if the runner raises the listed minimum amount for a nonprofit: $300 for the 25K, $450 for the 50K, $550 for the 75K, and $700 for the 100K. Funds raised may be directed to an official partner or a chosen organization subject to verification. Donations are final, and entrants who do not meet their fundraising commitment may be charged for a regular bib.

Course details note that exact routes may change depending on weather and trail conditions. After racing, participants can use on site amenities including snacks, beverages, fire pits, and yard games. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k Relay
100 km
100k Run
75 km
75k Run
50 km
50k Run
25 km
25k Run
10 km
10k Relay
10 km
10k Run
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

A July 4 running event at Fife Lake Elementary School offering 10K, 5K run, and 5K walk. The 10K follows the lake shoreline while the 5K courses run through downtown during local July 4 activities.

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

A two-day trail race weekend at Crystal Mountain with Friday evening Legacy Art Park 5K and Saturday Dogman 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees listed per distance.

Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.

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