Kalamazoo
Trail Running Calendar near Kalamazoo 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kalamazoo for 2026-2027! We've gathered 7 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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.
Conquer 14000 steps at Waldo Stadium to earn 14ER status in this unique stair climbing challenge. Participate as an individual or form a relay team of two to four people to complete the trek within three hours.
October 2026
Trail festival in Middleville MI with 10k(ish), 25k, and 50k on rolling single track starting at Deep Lake Campground.
A community 5K cross-country run at Portage on October 10, 2026, using the local high school course. Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt; top 50 finishers receive medals.
A community 5K along the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail in Middleville, MI raising funds for breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute.
Point to point event on October 10, 2026 in Plainwell, MI offering an 8.2 mile run and a 3 mile walk with finish area parking and a shuttle to the start.
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.