Howell
Trail Running Calendar near Howell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Howell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Orienteering at Independence Oaks on November 15, 2026 with courses from 1.2 km to 6.0 km, map and compass navigation and loaner compasses available.
2026 SMOC Hudson Mills is an orienteering event at Hudson Mills on November 21, 2026 featuring a two hour score format and online registration.
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.
Festive orienteering at Maybury on December 12, 2026 with map and compass navigation, courses around 90 to 120 minutes and a recreation passport required.
January 2027
January 16, 2027 trail event in Holly Michigan with 5k, 10k, 4.17 mile and 8 hour onsite and virtual formats on a technical 4.167 mile loop.
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.
Night trail race on a marked five miles loop at Sleepy Hollow State Park with chip timing and pet friendly entry; a headlamp or flashlight is required.
April 2027
Trail races at Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering daytime and nighttime Half Marathon and 10K options, plus double and virtual choices.
Trail Weekend in Pinckney marks the 40th Trail Marathon with hilly loop courses on Potawatomi and Crooked Lake Trails and distances from 5 mile to 50K.
May 2027
Trail run at Independence Oaks County Park on May 8, 2027 offering 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options with chip timing and finisher medal.
Backyard ultra in Clarkston, MI on May 22, 2027, on a flat closed park loop around Crooked Lake with on-site camping and race provided water and Tailwind.
June 2027
Point to point 100- and 50-mile trail races on June 12, 2027, across nine regional parks in the Huron River Watershed with varied single-track and paved sections.
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.
Morning event at Freedom River in Hamburg Township with a 1 mile fun run and a 5K run walk; proceeds support a year round wellness center for veterans.
Community 5K run/walk at Drayton Plains Nature Center on June 26, 2027; two laps around the walleye ponds, $35 entry includes a race T-shirt.
July 2027
A Last Person Standing backyard ultra in Holly Michigan featuring a 4.167 mile loop, an evening road transition, camping options and on-site prizes including an Ode champion jacket.
August 2027