Trail Races & Routes in Michigan

Explore 31 trail running and hiking routes across Michigan. 1 organized races and 30 training routes covering distances from 5.7 mi to 26.5 mi. Elevation gains range from 21 ft to 3,562 ft.

Route NameLocationDistanceElevation GainType
Eagle Run Hike & Ski Trail MI 5.7 mi 23 ft race
Paved Hike-Bike Trail MI 8.8 mi 116 ft route
Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) Marquette County, Michigan 9.8 mi 1,532 ft route
Blue Loop MI 9.9 mi 477 ft route
Swan Creek Trail (North and South) MI 9.9 mi 748 ft route
Bruno's Run Trail MI 10.0 mi 253 ft route
DTE Energy Foundation Trail (MI) Washtenaw County, Michigan 10.1 mi 398 ft route
Linear Park Perimeter (MI) Calhoun County, Michigan 10.3 mi 222 ft route
Cadillac Pathway "Double Loop" Trail (MI) Wexford County, Michigan 10.3 mi 755 ft route
Chapel Loop MI 10.6 mi 614 ft route
Hiking/Bike Trail (Red Outer Loop) MI 11.1 mi 244 ft route
Sleepy Hollow Trail (MI) Clinton County, Michigan 11.2 mi 297 ft route
Vasa Singletrack MI 11.7 mi 307 ft route
South Manitou Shoreline MI 13.4 mi 21 ft route
Highland A-B-C-D (MI) Oakland County, Michigan 13.7 mi 1,431 ft route
Northern Loop MI 14.2 mi 556 ft route
East Loop MI 14.9 mi 634 ft route
Ann Arbor Trail Linkup (A2TL) (MI) Washtenaw County, Michigan 16.6 mi 1,261 ft route
Big M Loop (MI) Manistee County, Michigan 16.6 mi 1,487 ft route
Big M Loop Manistee National Forest - Manistee Ranger District, Michigan 16.6 mi 1,487 ft route
Potawatomi Trail (MI) Washtenaw County, Michigan 16.8 mi 673 ft route
Huron River Gallup (MI) Washtenaw County, Michigan 18.2 mi 303 ft route
Lower Michigan Triple Crown (MI) Antrim County, Michigan 18.3 mi 1,757 ft route
Jordan River Pathway (MI) Antrim County, Michigan 18.3 mi 1,757 ft route
Iron Belle Trail Detroit, Michigan 18.8 mi 206 ft route
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness Loop MI 20.4 mi 1,385 ft route
Falling Waters Trail (MI) Jackson County, Michigan 20.7 mi 316 ft route
Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) Manistee County, Michigan 22.0 mi 1,842 ft route
Porcupine Mountains Traverse MI 25.4 mi 2,486 ft route
Big Carp > Government Peak Loop Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan 26.5 mi 3,562 ft route
Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) Ontonagon County, Michigan 26.5 mi 3,562 ft route

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Michigan?

There are 1 organized races and 30 self-supported routes available in Michigan.

What is the average elevation gain in Michigan?

The average elevation gain is 991 feet, with routes ranging from 21 to 3,562 feet.

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