Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 128 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Chip timed 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI, featuring fall colors, a historic covered bridge, donuts and cider, prizes and age group awards.
Trail 50K and half marathon at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan on October 11, 2026, with aid stations, finisher medal, and race shirt.
A 5K trail run at Camp Maas in Ortonville, MI with lakeside woodland scenery, virtual and kids options, and after-race activities at Smoklerville.
Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.
A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.
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 timed 5K through cornfields and cherry orchards at Cellar 1914 Winery in Central Lake on 10/17/2026 with a commemorative glass, a 21 plus pour, and evening music.
A fall running event in Williamston on Oct 18, 2026 with a mainly trail 5K, a 2K color route, finisher medals, and proceeds benefiting the St. Louis Center.
A six mile ruck at Crystal Mountain paired with on-site medical, performance, recovery, and physical therapy services; paid ruck participants receive lunch and additional perks.
Trail and virtual races on Mackinac Island on October 24, 2026, including a half marathon and 5.7 mile options. Registration runs December 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and a $55 fee is listed.
A Halloween-themed 5K trail run/walk at Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, MI supporting the Meridian Band Department. Chip timed with costume prizes, awards for top finishers, glow-in-the-dark medals and goodie bags.
A night trail 5K in Beaverton on October 24, 2026, run over two laps on the McCulloch Rd school forest course with timed results and finisher medals.
A 30 hour endurance run in Caledonia, Michigan where participants repeat a 5 mile loop to raise funds for breast cancer research at the Van Andel Institute.
A 5K trail race and a short kids run at Blandford Nature Center on October 24, 2026, with a t-shirt, medal, donut and drink included.
A roughly 3 mile out and back fun run in Negaunee with costume judging, live music, swag bags and long sleeve shirts.
An autumn running and walking event on 10/24/2026 near Rives Junction MI with a 1 mile kids run, 3.1 mile 5K options, and a harvest festival with family activities.
An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.
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.
A chip timed 5k at Westview Orchards with a winery finish, age group awards, family options for minors, and charity support for Nik's Wish.