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!
August 2027
Tahqua Trail Run in Paradise, Michigan features 50K, 25K and 10K courses along the Tahquamenon River and North Country Trail with aid stations and shuttle service.
Trail ultramarathon at Forestville Trailhead with 50K and 50M options, looped course, cupless aid stations and strict cutoffs.
Shared obstacle adventure in Windsor on August 28, 2027 with Adults, Kids and K9 challenges at Malden Park, tickets via Eventbrite and no refunds.
September 2027
A three-day festival in Copper Harbor, MI featuring mountain bike races, a 10K trail run, live music, and multi-event awards over Labor Day weekend.
A community race day at Potter Park on 09/05/2027 offering distances from a 50 m kids dash to a half marathon plus a virtual option.
Apple A Day 5K is a community 5 kilometer road run near Silver Lake Sand Dunes on September 11, 2027, held as part of the Apple and BBQ Festival with awards and random drawings.
Trail half marathon, 10K, 5K and ruck options at Orion Oaks County Park with a capped doggie 5K, virtual entries, medals and event apparel.
A multi-distance, self supported mountain bike and trail event in Marquette County, Michigan, held September 17 to 19, 2027, with an optional Marji Camp in June and GPS required.
A 50 mile single-loop trail race and a heavy half marathon through Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park featuring remote, rugged terrain and limited crew access.
Trail event in Paradise, Michigan with a 9 mile run and a 5K hike between Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls featuring an island loop and one aid station.
Midwest Everest is a two day trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill near Belmont, MI featuring 100 mile, 50 mile, 20K, 10K, and a multi week Summer Everest Challenge.
Trail races in Big Rapids, MI on Sep 25, 2027 offering 15 mile, 45K and 50 mile courses through the Manistee National Forest.
Second annual Campfire 5K at Camp Skyline in Almont features a chip timed 5K and a 1 Mile on wooded trails with post race refreshments and finisher awards.
A fall orchard run at Almar Orchard with 5K, 10K, 10M and kids' 1K plus aid stations, post-race music, hard cider tasting and a pancake breakfast.
October 2027
A 24 hour ultrarun at Bear Lake Camp near Lapeer MI where runners repeat an approximately 3.1 miles loop as many times as they wish; proceeds support Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp.
A fall trail event through vineyards and woods at Fenn Valley with a timed 5K, an untimed 1 Mile, live music, food and wine or cider at the finish.
A scenic 5K trail race in Fallasburg Park with chip timing, covered bridge crossings, fall foliage, postrace donuts and cider, age group awards, and cash prizes.
Halloween-themed race day in Lansing with 50 m kids dash through a half marathon, virtual options, chip timing, event swag, and youth pricing.