Trail Races & Routes in Michigan
Explore 80 trail running and hiking routes across Michigan. 0 organized races and 80 training routes covering distances from 2.2 mi to 428.6 mi. Elevation gains range from 68 ft to 14,484 ft. Preview every trail in 3D flyover with segment breakdowns.
Key Takeaways
Total Routes
80
Races / Routes
0 / 80
Distance Range
2.2 mi - 428.6 mi
Elevation Range
68 ft - 14,484 ft
Most Popular Distance
Other (49)
Surface Type
97% Trail
| Route Name | Location | Distance | Elevation Gain | Type | Race Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerber Red Trail | Blue Lake Township, Michigan | 2.2 mi | 304 ft | route | — |
| Mt Baldhead Stairs Vertical K (MI) | Allegan County, Michigan | 2.4 mi | 1,930 ft | route | — |
| Gerber Yellow Trail | Blue Lake Township, Michigan | 3.3 mi | 296 ft | route | — |
| Lake Lansing Trail (MI) | Ingham County, Michigan | 3.4 mi | 68 ft | route | — |
| Sleeping Bear Dune Climb (MI) | Leelanau County, Michigan | 3.5 mi | 4,105 ft | route | — |
| Dune Climb to beach and back (MI) | Leelanau County, Michigan | 4.0 mi | 635 ft | route | — |
| Avalanche Hiking Trails | Wilson Township, Michigan | 4.2 mi | 1,015 ft | route | — |
| Connecting Paths | Benton Charter Township, Michigan | 4.6 mi | 119 ft | route | — |
| Cannon Trail | Kent County, Michigan | 4.6 mi | 533 ft | route | — |
| Trail Loop D | Oakland County, Michigan | 4.6 mi | 306 ft | route | — |
| Losee Lake Hiking Trail | Pinckney State Recreation Area, Michigan | 4.7 mi | 634 ft | route | — |
| Gerber Blue Trail | Blue Lake Township, Michigan | 4.7 mi | 330 ft | route | — |
| Anderson Lake Pathway | Escanaba River State Forest - Gwinn Unit (South), Michigan | 5.1 mi | 304 ft | route | — |
| Calhoun County Trailway | Emmett Charter Township, Michigan | 5.4 mi | 472 ft | route | — |
| Warren Dunes Foot Trails | Warren Dunes State Park, Michigan | 5.9 mi | 668 ft | route | — |
| Milford Trail (MI) | Oakland County, Michigan | 5.9 mi | 270 ft | route | — |
| Hunnigan Cove Trail | Isle Royale National Park, Michigan | 6.6 mi | 895 ft | route | — |
| The Link | Northville Charter Township, Michigan | 7.2 mi | 782 ft | route | — |
| Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake Hiking Trails | Brighton State Recreation Area, Michigan | 7.3 mi | 710 ft | route | — |
| Good Harbor Bay Trail | Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Michigan | 7.4 mi | 294 ft | route | — |
| Sand Lakes Quiet Area Pathway (MI) | Grand Traverse County, Michigan | 7.6 mi | 353 ft | route | — |
| Kiwanis Trail (MI) | Lenawee County, Michigan | 8.0 mi | 72 ft | route | — |
| DLT r - Long Beach to New Buffalo | Grand Beach, Michigan | 8.2 mi | 427 ft | route | — |
| Mason Tract Pathway | South Branch Township, Michigan | 8.9 mi | 219 ft | route | — |
| Mason Tract Pathway (MI) | Crawford County, Michigan | 8.9 mi | 219 ft | route | — |
| Lake Mary Plains Pathway | Mastodon Township, Michigan | 8.9 mi | 849 ft | route | — |
| Paint Creek Trail (MI) | Oakland County, Michigan | 9.0 mi | 93 ft | route | — |
| Feldtmann Lake Trail | Isle Royale National Park, Michigan | 9.3 mi | 721 ft | route | — |
| Paul Henry - Thornapple Trail (MI) | Kent County, Michigan | 9.7 mi | 241 ft | route | — |
| Marquette 4 Peaks (MI) | Marquette County, Michigan | 9.8 mi | 1,545 ft | route | — |
| Algonquin Pathway | Lake Superior State Forest - Sault Ste. Marie Unit, Michigan | 10.1 mi | 335 ft | route | — |
| DTE Energy Foundation Trail (MI) | Washtenaw County, Michigan | 10.1 mi | 396 ft | route | — |
| Linear Park Perimeter (MI) | Calhoun County, Michigan | 10.3 mi | 185 ft | route | — |
| Cadillac Pathway "Double Loop" Trail (MI) | Wexford County, Michigan | 10.3 mi | 726 ft | route | — |
| Connector Trail | Oakland County, Michigan | 10.6 mi | 412 ft | route | — |
| Sleepy Hollow Trail (MI) | Clinton County, Michigan | 11.2 mi | 280 ft | route | — |
| Agonikak National Recreation Trail | Ottawa National Forest, Michigan | 11.3 mi | 746 ft | route | — |
| Bald Mountain-South Unit Trails | Oakland County, Michigan | 12.0 mi | 822 ft | route | — |
| Wadhams to Avoca Trail (MI) | Saint Clair County, Michigan | 12.3 mi | — | route | — |
| Highbanks Trail | Huron National Forest, Michigan | 12.9 mi | 223 ft | route | — |
| Highland A-B-C-D (MI) | Oakland County, Michigan | 13.7 mi | 1,426 ft | route | — |
| Tawas Bay Pathway + Alabaster Arboretum (MI) | Michigan | 14.1 mi | 103 ft | route | — |
| Gogebic Ridge Trail | Ottawa National Forest, Michigan | 14.4 mi | 1,381 ft | route | — |
| Ann Arbor Trail Linkup (A2TL) (MI) | Washtenaw County, Michigan | 16.6 mi | 1,280 ft | route | — |
| Big M Loop | Manistee National Forest - Manistee Ranger District, Michigan | 16.6 mi | 1,493 ft | route | — |
| Big M Loop (MI) | Manistee County, Michigan | 16.6 mi | 1,493 ft | route | — |
| Potawatomi Trail (MI) | Washtenaw County, Michigan | 16.8 mi | 673 ft | route | — |
| Iron Belle Trail | Mackinaw State Forest - Gaylord Unit, Michigan | 17.2 mi | 1,617 ft | route | — |
| Huron River Gallup (MI) | Washtenaw County, Michigan | 18.2 mi | 253 ft | route | — |
| Jordan River Pathway (MI) | Antrim County, Michigan | 18.3 mi | 1,798 ft | route | — |
| Lower Michigan Triple Crown (MI) | Antrim County, Michigan | 18.3 mi | 1,798 ft | route | — |
| Iron Belle Trail | Detroit, Michigan | 18.8 mi | 206 ft | route | — |
| Falling Waters Trail (MI) | Jackson County, Michigan | 20.7 mi | 235 ft | route | — |
| Mike Levine Lakelands Trail (MI) | Livingston County, Michigan | 21.0 mi | 148 ft | route | — |
| Lakeshore Trail (MI) | Ottawa County, Michigan | 21.5 mi | 419 ft | route | — |
| Manistee River Trail Loop (MI) | Manistee County, Michigan | 22.0 mi | 1,777 ft | route | — |
| Chief Pontiac Trail Conventional Hike | Milford Charter Township, Michigan | 22.1 mi | 1,663 ft | route | — |
| Big Carp > Government Peak Loop | Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Michigan | 26.5 mi | 3,542 ft | route | — |
| Porcupine Mountains Loop (MI) | Ontonagon County, Michigan | 26.5 mi | 3,542 ft | route | — |
| Wadams to Avoca Trail | Clyde Township, Michigan | 26.7 mi | 264 ft | route | — |
| Feldtmann Loop (MI) | Keweenaw County, Michigan | 29.6 mi | 2,608 ft | route | — |
| Clinton River Trail (MI) | Oakland County, Michigan | 31.5 mi | 2,477 ft | route | — |
| Fox River Pathway (MI) | Schoolcraft County, Michigan | 31.9 mi | 719 ft | route | — |
| Beaver Island Perimeter (MI) | Charlevoix County, Michigan | 33.4 mi | 483 ft | route | — |
| Kal-Haven Trail (MI) | Van Buren County, Michigan | 33.9 mi | 293 ft | route | — |
| Waterloo-Pinckney Trail (MI) | Washtenaw County, Michigan | 35.1 mi | 2,754 ft | route | — |
| Waterloo > Pinckney Park Tour | Waterloo Township, Michigan | 35.1 mi | 2,754 ft | route | — |
| Polly Ann Trail > Lake Orion | Arcadia Township, Michigan | 36.9 mi | 591 ft | route | — |
| Polly Ann Trail (MI) | Lapeer County, Michigan | 36.9 mi | 591 ft | route | — |
| Bay de Noc / Grand Island Trail (MI) | Delta County, Michigan | 39.6 mi | 893 ft | route | — |
| Greenstone Ridge Trail (MI) | Keweenaw County, Michigan | 40.9 mi | 4,057 ft | route | — |
| The Dragon (MI) | Newaygo County, Michigan | 41.0 mi | 1,098 ft | route | — |
| North Country Trail, Mackinaw City - Petoskey (MI) | Emmet County, Michigan | 55.2 mi | 2,674 ft | route | — |
| North Central State Trail (MI) | Cheboygan County, Michigan | 62.7 mi | 597 ft | route | — |
| Milford Run Fest (MI) | Oakland County, Michigan | 93.5 mi | 4,568 ft | route | — |
| White Pine Trail (MI) | Mecosta County, Michigan | 95.1 mi | 688 ft | route | — |
| Dam-to-Dam (North Country Trail, MI) | Lake County, Michigan | 132.3 mi | 1,061 ft | route | — |
| Michigan Shore-to-Shore Trail (MI) | Crawford County, Michigan | 230.2 mi | 8,546 ft | route | — |
| Great Lake to Lake Trail (MI) | Ingham County, Michigan | 277.4 mi | 4,621 ft | route | — |
| North Country Trail, Michigan UP Section (MI) | Michigan | 428.6 mi | 14,484 ft | route | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many trail races are in Michigan?
There are 0 organized races and 80 self-supported routes available in Michigan.
What is the average elevation gain in Michigan?
The average elevation gain is 1,332 feet, with routes ranging from 68 to 14,484 feet.
What distances are available in Michigan?
Available distances include: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, 50K, 50 Mile, 100K, 100 Mile, Ultra.
Can these trail routes in Michigan be used for hiking?
Yes. 97% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.
What's the best time of year to run trails in Michigan?
Trail running conditions in Michigan vary by season and elevation. Check the race date column for organized events, which are typically scheduled during optimal weather windows. For year-round training routes, elevation profiles help you plan for seasonal conditions.
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