Trail running races in Michigan, United States
Find trail running races in Michigan, United States. Compare 10 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 50K races, half marathons, 10K races, marathons, 25K races and 5K races.
Events to explore include 8 Hours of Ode, Winter Trail Fest Eastside and Winter Trail Fest Westside.
10 listed events · 10 with upcoming dates
Upcoming trail running races
10 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
8 Hours of Ode
USAHolly, Michigan
An eight-hour winter trail event with shorter fixed-distance races.
· 10K / 4.17mi / 5K / 8H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Winter Trail Fest Eastside
USABrighton, Michigan
Winter trail half marathon and five-mile race at Island Lake Recreation Area.
· 5M / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Winter Trail Fest Westside
USAMiddleville, Michigan
A winter trail half marathon and five-mile race at Yankee Springs, with a river crossing.
· 5M / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Traverse City Trail Running Festival
USATraverse City, Michigan
A two-day trail-running festival on the Pere Marquette Forest trails.
· 5K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Summer Trail Fest Ultra
USALaingsburg, Michigan
Summer trail races at Sleepy Hollow State Park, ranging from five miles to a 50-mile ultra.
· 50K / 50M / 5M / Half marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Two Hearted Trail Run
USAParadise, Michigan
Trail races through the Two Hearted River area, finishing at Tahquamenon Falls.
· 50K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Rock River Canyon
USAMunising, Michigan
Trail races through forest and remote river valleys near Munising.
· 27K / 50K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Waugoshance Trail Run
USAMackinaw City, Michigan
Trail races through coastal forests in Emmet County, finishing in Mackinaw City.
· 50K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Grand Island Trail Runs
USAMunising, Michigan
Trail races around Grand Island on Lake Superior.
· 50K / Half marathon / Marathon · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Tahqua Trail Run
USAParadise, Michigan
Trail races around Tahquamenon Falls and the North Country Trail.
· 10K / 25K / 50K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
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View full race archive (0) →Choosing a race in Michigan
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Munising (2), Paradise (2), Brighton (1). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about trail running races in Michigan
Which trail running races are coming up in Michigan, United States?
8 Hours of Ode is listed for 16 January 2027. Winter Trail Fest Eastside is listed for 13 February 2027 (status to be confirmed). Winter Trail Fest Westside is listed for 20 February 2027 (status to be confirmed). Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Michigan, United States?
Look for 50K races, half marathons, 10K races, marathons, 25K races and 5K races in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Michigan, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.