Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 125 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
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.
December 2026
A charitable 5K trail event at Imerman Memorial Park on December 13, 2026 supporting the Barb Smith Suicide Resource & Response Network, limited to 350 participants.
January 2027
Trail event in Holly MI with 5k, 10k and 4.17 mile races plus on-site and virtual eight hour formats on a 4.167 mile technical loop.
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 nordic event run by the Noquemanon Trail Network in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offering in person and virtual options, on course aid and medical support, timed results, and a published fee schedule with youth discounts.
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.
A winter trail event at Deep Lake Campground on February 20, 2027, offering a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile run with a river crossing and a ruck option. Adding 0.25 miles lets participants avoid the river crossing.
March 2027
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.
April 2027
A chip timed 5K cross country style run and walk at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on April 10, 2027 with race shirt, glass, and a post race pour.
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.
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
Trail running on May 2, 2027 at Addison Oaks Park offering half marathon and 5K courses, race amenities, awards, and a 300 participant limit.
A trail event at Columbus Park on May 22, 2027 offering an officially timed 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a 1 mile fun run, with proceeds benefiting the J & J Furry Friend Foundation to support Michigan animal rescues.
A wet and sandy 5K obstacle course at Pere Marquette Beach featuring 25 obstacles; entries include competitive and fun run options. Registration carries a fee and each entry includes a moisture-wicking shirt, with all proceeds supporting Muskegon Res..
A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra on May 22, 2027 at Independence Oaks Park featuring a flat looped course, onsite camping, park facilities, and prizes for top finishers.
A 12 and 24 hour looped endurance run at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge near Copper Harbor. Runners repeat a 3.68 mile loop that passes Back 9 trails, a golf course, hills, mud and forest with views of Brockway Mountain.
May 29, 2027 event: a self supported 150 mile run across Michigan from Ludington beach to Veterans Memorial Park in Bay City with required crew support.
June 2027
A Tough Mudder obstacle event on June 12, 2027 at Koenig Sand & Gravel in Oxford, MI, offering 15K, 5K, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and group packages on rugged sand-and-gravel terrain with 12 to 20+ obstacles.