Grand Rapids
Trail Running Calendar near Grand Rapids 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Grand Rapids for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
September 2026
A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.
Trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill with a 100 mile everesting course, 50 mile option, 10K and 20K races, plus a Summer Everest loop challenge.
October 2026
Experience the wooded trails of North Ottawa Dunes in this community trail run featuring 10K and 5K courses. Finishers receive a unique locally grown pumpkin medal to support local charitable organizations.
Trail races in Middleville, MI on October 3, 2026 with 10K, 25K and 50K loop courses at Deep Lake Campground.
A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.
A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.
Timed trail and ruck events at Pigeon Creek County Park with 12 hour and 6 hour challenges on a 5K loop, supporting the Egress Endurance Project.
A chip-timed 5K trail run at Fallasburg Park through fall foliage with a historic covered bridge, Robinette’s donuts and a chance at $2,000 in prizes.
November 2026
Trail race at Robinette's Trails offering two dueling courses, 3.1 miles (5K) and 3.4 miles, presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports.
Experience the hidden trails of Ken O Sha Park in Grand Rapids this November. Choose between a 5k, 10k, or 15k race along Plaster Creek featuring single track paths and wooden bridges.
February 2027
A winter trail event at Deep Lake Campground on February 20, 2027, offering a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile run with a river crossing and a ruck option. Adding 0.25 miles lets participants avoid the river crossing.
April 2027
A chip timed 5K cross country style run and walk at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on April 10, 2027 with race shirt, glass, and a post race pour.
A memorial 5K trail run and 1 mile walk take place in the orchards at Robinette's in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2027. The 5K follows varied spring terrain while the 1 mile uses a firmer path and proceeds support a local family.
July 2027
A two day obstacle course weekend at Cannonsburg Ski Area offering Sprint, Super, kids races and a four hour Hurricane Heat.