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
Trail loop at Sleepy Hollow State Park with a single-lap option and a 12 hour backyard ultra on a 4.167 mile course.
An orchard-based Halloween running event in Goodrich offering a 1 mile kids run, a 5k of three one-mile loops, and a combined 4 mile option with post-race cider and donuts.
November 2026
Trail race around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort on November 1 2026 with a 3.2 Miles course, prizes, raffle entries, race T shirt and proceeds for the Hartland Area Project.
Trail run at Woldumar Nature Center featuring a 5K and a free 1-mile Muskrat Mile on natural trails, with proceeds supporting local environmental education.
Experience a scenic trail run through the woods of Houghton, Michigan, with supported 25k and 50k loop races at the Michigan Tech Trails.
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.
A 22-hour, choose-your-own-challenge tribute at Heritage Park raising funds for veteran-support organizations through in-person and virtual participation.
Trail race at Robinette's Trails offering two dueling courses, 3.1 miles (5K) and 3.4 miles, presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports.
Support the YMCA by running or walking a scenic 5k trail loop through the wooded grounds of the Wittenbach Wege Center in Lowell.
A trail fundraiser at Canonsburg Ski Area with a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk to raise funds for the Humane Society of West Michigan.
A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.
Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.
A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Saginaw with a 1 mile youth loop and a single-loop 5k along the Tittabawassee River; timed results, finisher medals for the top five per gender, and proceeds support Hawks Running Club.
A community 3 mile fun run at Hayden Park in Hillsdale with a small entry fee, no bibs or packet pick-up, and pie prizes for top male and female finishers.
Thanksgiving 5K in Portland MI along the river trail with adult and youth entries, shirts and snacks, with proceeds supporting local school athletic programs.
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.
Turkey Trails in Lansing on November 29, 2026 offers distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon, with chip timing, event swag, free photos and a virtual option.
December 2026
A USATF sanctioned 5K trail event on December 13, 2026 at Imerman Memorial Park in Saginaw with timed results, finisher medals, and proceeds benefiting a suicide resource network.