Running Races in Michigan — 2026

There are 425 running races in Michigan in 2026 across 189 cities. The next upcoming race is the Okemos Choirs Miles for Music Fall 2026 Fundraiser in Okemos on October 19. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

Litehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · Lowell, MI Lowell

Road Litehouse Family ChallengeLitehouse Family YMCA Turkey Trot 5k

From $35 Open

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Lake Orion/Rochester - Run Michigan Cheap

Sat, Nov 14 · Lake Orion, MI Lake Orion

Road 5k5k Walk10k +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon 5 spots left

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Polar Plunge 5K And Fun Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Algonac, MI Algonac

Road Fun Run5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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The Leftover Run

Sat, Nov 14 · Ada, MI Ada

Road 1 Mile Family Run/Walk5k run/walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer!

Sun, Nov 15 · East Lansing, MI East Lansing

Road MSU Turkey Trot to Fight Cancer

From $15 Open

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Club Championship Series Awards Dinner

Tue, Nov 17 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Open

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Detroit PR City - 5K & Mile

Tue, Nov 17 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road 1 Mile5K Under the Lights

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 19 · Ada, MI Ada

Road 2nd Annual Amway Turkey Trot 5K

From $0 Open

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Silver Bells 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Road Silver Bells 5K

From $35 Open

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Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Armada, MI Armada

Road Blake's Holiday Hustle 5k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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WMU Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Kalamazoo, MI Kalamazoo

Virtual 5K Virtual Run/Walk5K Run5K Walk

From $25 Open

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Gobbler 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Corunna, MI (47)

Sat, Nov 21 · Corunna, MI Corunna

Road 5K10K13.1M

From $30 Open

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2026 ICCS Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Imlay City, MI Imlay City

Virtual 1 Mile Gobbler Gallop5K Turkey Trot WalkStuffing Strut Virtual 5K +1

From $25 Open

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Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Brooklyn, MI Brooklyn

Road 12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Walk12th Annual Nite Lites Christmas Fun Run

From $28 Open

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Blitzen the Dotte

Sat, Nov 21 · Wyandotte, MI Wyandotte

Road 19th Annual Blitzen the Dotte 5K19th Annual Blitzen the Dotte 5k - Kids under 17

From $17 Open

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Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Gentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - For-Profit OrganizationGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Marching Band EntryGentex Grand Rapids Santa Parade - Non-Profit Organization

From $0 Open

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Santa 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Nov 21 · Northville, MI Northville

Road 1 Mile Jingle Run/Walk5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Kinde Turkey Trot 5K

Sat, Nov 21 · Kinde, MI Kinde

Road 5K WalkKinde Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Gift of Adoption Michigan - Stepping Up Stair Climb

Sat, Nov 21 · Southfield, MI Southfield

Power Hour Full Climb (28 Floors) Stair Climb UNDER 18 yrs. oldStair Climb Team of 5Power Hour Full Climb (28 Floors) Stair Climb OVER 18 yrs. old +3

From $20 Open

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2026 Turkey Trot 5K Fun Run

Sat, Nov 21 · Saugatuck, MI Saugatuck

Road Turkey Trot 3 Mile Fun Run

From $35 Open 100 spots left

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Flint Elks Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Grand Blanc, MI Grand Blanc

Virtual 5K Run/WalkVirtual 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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2026 GVSU Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Allendale, MI Allendale

Road 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids

Sun, Nov 22 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Sun, Nov 22 · Dowagiac, MI Dowagiac

Road 1K Kid's Run5K Run/Walk10K Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Friendsgiving 5K & 1-Mile: Tyler Kreilter Memorial Run

Wed, Nov 25 · Marine City, MI Marine City

Virtual 1 MileVirtual 5K/1 Mile5K

From $25 Open

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REDS Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Mancelona, MI Mancelona

Road REDS Turkey Trot 5k

From $30 Open

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18th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk 1 Mile

Thu, Nov 26 · Saginaw, MI Saginaw

Road 5k Run5k Walk1 Mile Youth Run

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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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St. Joseph Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Saint Joseph, MI Saint Joseph

Road St. Joseph Turkey Trot 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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JACKSON TURKEY TROT (Michigan)

Thu, Nov 26 · Jackson, MI Jackson

Virtual 5K Walk (ORS Points) *MichiganELITE 5K Walk (ORS Points) *MichiganELITE 5K Run (ORS Points) *Michigan +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon 20 spots left

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S3 Turkey Trot Detroit

Thu, Nov 26 · Detroit, MI Detroit

Road BCSM Mashed Potato Mile5K S3 Stuffing Strut10K S3 Turkey Trot

From $35 Open

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Grand Rapids Public Schools Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Grand Rapids, MI Grand Rapids

Virtual 1 Mile WalkMini TrotVirtual 5k Run Walk +4

From $0 Open

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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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Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Cadillac, MI Cadillac

Road Baker College "B" Thankful 5K

From $30 Open

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

Thu, Nov 26 · Holly, MI Holly

Virtual 5K Run/Walk (Economy - No Shirt/No Medal)5K Run/Walk10K Run +2

From $30 Open

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Deerfield Park Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Mt. Pleasant, MI Mt. Pleasant

Trail Deerfield Park 1 Mile Turkey Trot/WalkDeerfield Park 5k Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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2026 Kiwanis Boyne City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Boyne City, MI Boyne City

Road 1 Mile Fun Run5k Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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South Lyon Huffin' for the Stuffin'

Thu, Nov 26 · South Lyon, MI South Lyon

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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TURKEY TRAIL TROT & THE LEFTOVERS RACE

Thu, Nov 26 · Shelby Township, MI Shelby Township

Trail THE LEFTOVERS RACE 2 MILE - FRIDAYTURKEY TRAIL TROT 2 MILE - THURSDAYTURKEY TRAIL TROT 4 MILE - THURSDAY +5

From $40 Open

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Lansing Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lansing, MI Lansing

Virtual 5k Run/WalkVirtual Lansing Turkey Trot

From $30 Open

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Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Allegan, MI Allegan

Road Turkey Trot

From $5 Open

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KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run presented by Mitten Running Company

Thu, Nov 26 · Portage, MI Portage

Road KAR Turkey Trot Time Prediction Run (5K)

From $25 Open

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TWW Turkey Trot 5k & Drumstick Dash (1 mile) - 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · East Tawas, MI East Tawas

Road Drumstick Dash - 1 mile RUNDrumstick Dash - 1 mile WALK5k RUN +1

From $15 Open

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Iron Mountain | Kingsford Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall Orthodontics

Thu, Nov 26 · Iron Mountain, MI Iron Mountain

Road IMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by Hall OrthodonticsIMK Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk | YOUTH (12 and younger)

From $20 Open

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Holland Turkey Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Holland, MI Holland

Road Holland Turkey Trot 5K

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Manistee Turkey Trot 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Manistee, MI Manistee

Road Manistee Turkey Trot 5k

From $10 Open

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Traverse City Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Traverse City, MI Traverse City

Road 5 Mile Flyer5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Sherman Lake YMCA Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Augusta, MI Augusta

Road Turkey Trot (Individual)

From $25 Open

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Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

Thu, Nov 26 · Zeeland, MI Zeeland

Road Zeeland Turkey Trot 8k

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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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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