Dexter Township
Trail Running Calendar near Dexter Township 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dexter Township for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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.
10K, 18K and 25K trail races through Brighton Recreation Area singletrack, ridgelines and lakeshore, with aid stations, marked course and a six hour cutoff.
A community 5K and 2K trail-focused run/walk in Williamston with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting the St. Louis Center.
Orienteering at Island Lake Spring Mill Pond on October 18, 2026, with courses from White to Red, per-start fees, loaner compasses, and Rec Passport DNR venue status.
Community 5K and 1 mile kids run at Youth Haven in Rives Junction, MI on October 24, 2026, held on a wooded cross country course with a harvest festival afterward.
Halloween themed community event in Northville with a Monster Mile and a 5k on the ITC trail, race shirt and medal included, proceeds benefit Kids Without Cancer.
November 2026
Trail race around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort on November 1 2026 with a 3.2 Miles course, prizes, raffle entries, race T shirt and proceeds for the Hartland Area Project.
Orienteering at Huron Meadows in Huron Clinton Metropark on November 1, 2026, using the park map; parking requires a Metropark pass or travel with a passholder.
Fall trail running event in Waterloo Recreation Area offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes, aid stations, chip timing, awards, and a post-race bonfire with a beer garden and live music.
22 hours of tribute at Heritage Park in Canton MI on Nov 7 to 8, 2026, a choose your own challenge raising funds for veteran support.
Point to point orienteering at Waterloo HQ across ridges, prairie and climbs with multiple course lengths and group based fees.
Orienteering event at Hudson Mills on November 21, 2026, run as a two hour score format with further course details to be announced.
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.
December 2026
Nighttime orienteering at Island Lake with a 2 hour Score O format, map provision, per group entry fees, and recommended outdoor gear.
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.
April 2027
Trail races at Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering daytime and nighttime Half Marathon and 10K options, plus double and virtual choices.
June 2027
Four days at McCourtie Park offering races from 5K to 100 miles to honor a legacy and raise funds for a foundation supporting neurological research and families.
Point to point trail race through the Huron River Watershed with 100 mile and 50 mile options across multiple regional parks on June 12, 2027.