Howell
Trail Running Calendar near Howell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Howell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 20 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Free trail run through Stinchfield Woods and Peach Mountain with Altra demo shoes, a flexible 6 to 7 mile route, limited parking and post run coffee.
A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.
A 5K run on the Island Lake cross country grass course with professional timing, awards, a tech shirt, and festival tickets for participants.
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.
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.
A fall event in Owosso with a 5k along the Shiawassee River Trail and a 1.5 mile walk, including a shirt, mug and coffee from Foster Coffee Co.
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.
A community fundraiser in Williamston offering a scenic trail 5K and 2K along the Red Cedar River with t-shirts, medals, and proceeds supporting the St. Louis Center.
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.
Trail loop at Sleepy Hollow State Park with a single-lap option and a 12 hour backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile course.
November 2026
Run a scenic 3.2 mile trail race around Lake Walden to support the Hartland Area Project. Enjoy a historic resort setting with old school timing and post race raffle prizes for all participants.
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.
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.
January 2027
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.
May 2027
A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra in Clarkston, MI on May 22, 2027, run on a flat closed-park loop around Crooked Lake with on-site camping and water provided.
June 2027
Summer Trail Fest Ultra in Laingsburg MI on June 12 2027 offers 50 mile, 50K, half marathon and 5 mile trail races plus ruck and virtual options.
July 2027
A Last Person Standing backyard ultra in Holly, MI using repeating 4.167 mile loops on trail and a night road loop, with camping and limited overnight parking.