Canton
Trail Running Calendar near Canton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 16 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood, Michigan, on August 7 to 8, 2026. Alternating daytime 8 mile and 4.6 mile loops with a 4 mile nighttime loop; participants carry their own aid.
A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.
September 2026
A family friendly mud run in Detroit on September 12, 2026 featuring a 5K course with obstacles and mud pits plus pre party and a finish line festival.
A 5k on gravel trails through a 50 acre family owned orchard in South Lyon, Michigan on September 12, 2026. Entry includes a donut, a beverage choice, a t shirt, a commemorative pint glass, and raceday timing.
A fourth annual 5K trail run/walk at Fillmore County Park on September 12, 2026, honoring 9/11 victims, veterans and first responders. The unpaved course includes a finisher medal for all and directs proceeds to local AED purchases.
October 2026
Cross country meet in New Boston on October 3, 2026 featuring an open 5k plus collegiate men's 8k and women's 6k.
A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the event.
October trails at Independence Oaks showcase fall colors while runners loop around Crooked Lake. Three distance options use successive laps and include Rock Ridge and Spring Lake Trails.
Trail races of 10K, 18K and 25K wind through Brighton Recreation Area singletrack, ridgelines, and lake shorelines in peak fall colors. The event features marked courses, aid stations, event shirts, finisher medals and a five hour cutoff.
Haunted Hustle on October 25, 2026 at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville offers a Monster Mile and a 5k run/walk with shirts, medals, timed results, and proceeds benefiting Kids Without Cancer.
November 2026
A 22 hour tribute at Heritage Park honoring veterans with a choose your own challenge on an approximately one mile loop while fundraising for veteran support organizations.
Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.
February 2027
A winter trail event at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 13, 2027 offering a 13.1 mile Half Marathon and a 5 Mile with run and ruck divisions. Virtual and economy options are available and ruck entries have specific weight requirements.
May 2027
A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on May 22, 2027 at Independence Oaks Park featuring a flat looped course, onsite camping, park facilities, and prizes for top finishers.
June 2027