Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 866 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 338 cities. The next upcoming race is the Defender 5K in Byron Center on May 29. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

2026 Gobbler Gallop 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

Thu, Nov 26 · Holly, MI Holly

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)

Thu, Nov 26 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Virtual ELITE 5K Walk (ORS Points) *Michigan5K Walk (ORS Points) *MichiganVirtual 5K Run Anywhere +4

From $0 Open 20 spots left

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Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

Thu, Nov 26 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Road Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

From $40 Open

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Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

Thu, Nov 26 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | YOUTHIMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Tamarac Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Fremont, MI Fremont

Virtual 1.5 mile Fun Walk1.5 mile Fun Walk5K Walk/Run +9

From $0 Open

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Fenton Turkey Trot Fun Run & Walk Thanksgiving Day

Thu, Nov 26 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Road 5k Fun Run & Walk

From $25 Open

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myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - GR Turkey Trot -- Captain & Angel Registration

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road Angel 5k

From $25 Open 36 spots left

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12th Annual Mighty Gobbler

Thu, Nov 26 · Troy, MI Troy

Road 1 Mile Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler - MI

Fri, Nov 27 · Commerce Township, MI Commerce Township

Trail 7.5 Mile - RuckVirtual 7.5 Mile7.5 Mile +5

From $38 Open

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Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE

Fri, Nov 27 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road 5K10K15K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Milford Gobbler Gallop

Sat, Nov 28 · Milford, MI Milford

Road 1 Mile4 MileDouble (1 mile & 4 Mile)

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trails- Ann Arbor

Sat, Nov 28 · Ann Arbor, MI Ann Arbor

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Lansing, MI (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Bobbie’s Staff presents Turkey Trot, 2026

Sun, Nov 29 · Luna Pier, MI Luna Pier

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Leftovers Run: Another Epic Race

Sun, Nov 29 · Dexter, MI Dexter

Virtual Leftovers Run: 5KVirtual Leftovers Run: 5K

From $25 Open

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Turkey Trails- Lansing

Sun, Nov 29 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $17 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Grand Ledge, MI (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Grand Ledge, MI Grand Ledge

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run Like The Dickens

Sat, Dec 5 · Holly, MI Holly

Road Tiny Tim Trot (Kids Fun Run)5K Registration (Walk)5K Registration +1

From $10 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Rochester

Sun, Dec 6 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course- Ann Arbor

Sat, Dec 12 · Ypsilanti, MI Ypsilanti

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course - Lansing

Sun, Dec 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Run Run Rudolph 5K

Sun, Dec 13 · Holly, MI Holly

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $50 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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Jingle Bell Jog

Sat, Dec 19 · Fenton, MI Fenton

Virtual Virtual5K Run/WalkKids Fun Run!

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course- Grand Rapids

Sun, Dec 20 · Caledonia, MI Caledonia

Virtual 1 Mile5k10k +4

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Playmakers Holiday Classic

Thu, Dec 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M at Hawk Island Park, Lansing, MI (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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GOODBYE26

Wed, Dec 30 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Trail 5K RUN/WALK

From $25 Open

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44th Annual Reeds Lake Resolution Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Road BARE BONES PACKAGE (NO HAT)4 MILEKIDS RACE

From $10 Open

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RSU Test Run

Thu, Dec 31 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road RSU Test Run - RSU Test WalkRSU Test Run

From $5 Open

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Out With the Old - In With the New

Thu, Dec 31 · Rochester, MI Rochester

Road Both Days OLD/NEWIn With the New (Jan 1st only)Out With the Old (Dec 31st only)

From $30 Open

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The Official Run Kalamazoo Store

Thu, Dec 31 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Open

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Frigid 5k

Sat, Jan 16 · Niles, MI Niles

Road 5k Run

From $30 Open

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Groundhog Day Marathon

Fri, Feb 5 · Walker, MI Walker

Road 1/6 Marathon WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPHalf MarathonHalf Hog (1/6 plus Half) +2

From $64 Open

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Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

Sat, Feb 13 · Brighton, MI Brighton

Virtual 5 Mile Ruck5 Mile5 Mile - Economy Package +6

From $43 Open Closing Soon

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Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside

Sat, Feb 20 · Middleville, MI Middleville

Virtual 5 Mile RuckEconomy Package - 5 Mile5 Mile +15

From $43 Open Closing Soon

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White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay

Sun, Mar 7 · Comstock Park, MI Comstock Park

Road White Pine Thaw Solo Full MarathonWhite Pine Thaw Marathon RelayNO SHIRT & NO MEDAL: White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay +3

From $50 Open 23 spots left

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UP Health System Great Bear Chase

Sat, Mar 13 · Calumet, MI Calumet

10km Freestyle10km Classic10km Freestyle +21

From $0 Open 60 spots left

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Pi Day 5k: a 3.14 Miler

Sat, Mar 13 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual Pi Day 5k - VirtualPi Day 5kKids 5k +11

From $15 Open 9 spots left

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Jodi's Sparkle Sprint

Sat, Apr 24 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Jodi's Sparkle SprintJodi's Sparkle Sprint

From $20 Open

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Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay - 50 Mile, 50K, & 50 Mile Relay

Sat, Apr 24 · Caseville, MI Caseville

Virtual 50K RuckVirtual 50KVirtual 50 Mile +12

From $10 Open

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Detroit Mother's Day Run/Walk

Sat, May 8 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Virtual 1-Mile Run/Walk1-Mile Run/Walk5K Run/Walk +9

From $22 Open Closing Soon

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Foreshore Adventure Run

Sat, May 22 · Muskegon, MI Muskegon

OCR 5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Adventure Fun Run (Individual and Teams)5K Run - Individual Competitive +1

From $50 Open

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Shi-Tri

Sun, May 23 · Owosso, MI Owosso

Triathlon Individual2-3 person relay teamIndividual +1

From $60 Open

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