Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 118 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Trail events at Deerfield Park in Mt. Pleasant featuring a 5K and a 1 mile walk with proceeds supporting the Shepherd Track spring break trip.
A Thanksgiving morning 5 km run and walk in Hancock meeting at UP Health System Portage, following Portage Drive onto the Hancock/Calumet trail and finishing at the hospital.
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.
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.
Thanksgiving themed Turkey Trails in Lansing offers races from a kids dash to a half marathon, chip timing, event swag, free photos, and a virtual option.
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.
Ski races at Forbush Corner Nordic in Frederic MI on 12/12/2026 with 5 km and 8 km options; registration runs 10/12/2026–12/7/2026, fee $25.
A winter trail 5K at Imerman Memorial Park on December 13, 2026 supporting the Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network, limited to 350 participants.
A 5K run/walk on mixed dirt and blacktop trails at Addison Oaks County Park with winter conditions possible, lodge amenities, a fire pit, and a winter outerwear donation drive.
Low cost, low frills 3.1 mile out and back trail run on the Clinton River Trail in Rochester with handmade finisher awards and post race pizza and hot cocoa.
Two community 5K fun runs in Rochester MI on Dec 31 and Jan 1 with unique finisher medals and a combined medal for both day participants.
January 2027
Winter trail race at Yankee Springs in Middleville MI with 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k options on a wooded 10k loop past several lakes.
A community-focused cross-country ski weekend on January 9, 2027 with 30K, 15K and 5K point-to-point races, a kids Depot Dash, fluoro-free racing and post-race food in Ironwood.
Races at Potter Park include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, one-mile and a 100 m kids dash, with virtual and volunteer then run options.
Trail event in Holly, MI on January 16, 2027 offering 5k, 10k, a 4.167 mile loop and backyard or virtual eight hour formats.
Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.
A multi distance cross country ski event run by the Noquemanon Trail Network with in person and virtual options, tiered entry fees, aid stations along the course, and timing by Superior Timing.
A winter trail run in Traverse City on January 23, 2027 with 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K options plus chili by a fire at Timber Ridge Nordic Center.
February 2027
A Michigan Cup cross country ski race at Forbush Corner Nordic with roughly 12 km and 6 km courses and a community tribute on February 7, 2027.