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!
December 2026
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.
January 2027
Winter trail race at Yankee Springs in Middleville, MI offering 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k on wooded single track loops with lakeside sections.
Multiple race options in Lansing on 01/10/2027 including half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, kids dash and a virtual event with shirts and medals.
Experience a winter trail challenge in Holly, Michigan, with 8-hour ultra, 10k, and 5k options available in both backyard and continuous running 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.
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.
Two days of cross-country ski and fat bike racing in Traverse City with classic and freestyle races, youth events, adaptive categories, and distances from 6 km to 50 km.
A winter trail event in Middleville, Michigan offering a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5 mile race, with runner and rucker divisions, a river crossing with a bypass option, economy and virtual entry choices.
March 2027
St Patrick themed running event in Lansing on March 7 2027 with 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, kids dash and virtual entries plus event shirt and finisher medals.
A one-day cross-country ski event at Swedetown in Calumet, MI on March 13, 2027, featuring multiple distances from 1 km junior races to 52 km, plus Para Nordic races, a post-race pasty luncheon, awards, and an event hat.
Trail 8K, paved 5K, or the Hoot X 2 combined 13K at River Bends Park with awards, swag options, and youth pricing.
April 2027
Trail races at Proud Lake State Recreation Area offering daytime and nighttime Half Marathon and 10K options, plus double and virtual choices.
A cross country style 5K at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery on April 10, 2027 with timed results, post race cider, race items, and a check in helper plus run option.
A memorial 5K trail run and 1 mile walk take place in the orchards at Robinette's in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2027. The 5K follows varied spring terrain while the 1 mile uses a firmer path and proceeds support a local family.
DoNot Stop in Lansing offers half marathon, 10K, 5K, mile and kids dash with race swag, chip timing, a finish line donut and a virtual participation option.
A multi-format ultra event in Michigan’s Thumb featuring a point-to-point 50 Mile, an out-and-back 50K, ruck and relay divisions, volunteer aid stations, and virtual options.
May 2027
A May 2, 2027 trail event at Addison Oaks County Park featuring a half marathon, a 5K and a ruck option with shirts, medals, aid stations and post-race food.
Trail running festival in Traverse City, MI featuring races and relays from 5K to 100K on trails through the Pere Marquette Forest with onsite post-race amenities.