Traverse City Trail Running Festival
About this race
Welcome to the Traverse City Trail Running Festival!
Northern Michigan’s premier celebration of off-road running, this event takes you through the stunning Pere Marquette Forest along a variety of singletrack and wide doubletrack trails.
The festival kicks off on Friday evening with a two-person 10K relay and a 5K, followed by Saturday morning’s exciting lineup of individual races: 10K, 25K, 50K, 75K, and 100K, plus the 100K relay. All races start and finish at the Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort.
After your run, stay and unwind with post-race snacks, beverages, fire pits, yard games, and cheer on fellow participants. We can't wait to see you there!
Join fellow runners on May 8, 2026 for the Traverse City Trail Running Festival. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K, 25K, Ultra featuring a flat and fast course in Traverse City.
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Running
10K Relay
Two-person relay (2 x 5K) through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
5K
A 5K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
10K Run
A 10K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
25K Run
A 25K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
50K Run
A 50K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
75K Run
A 75K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
100K Run
A 100K run through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
100K Relay
Two to four person relay (can be 2-4 people, to amount to 100K distance) through the Pere Marquette Forest. Exact course may change depending on weather and conditions.
25K Run Charity Bib
Turn your run into something great for your favorite cause! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $300 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the Wander Project official charity partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be charged for a late registration regular bib. All donations are final. All “your choice” charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies.
50K Run Charity Bib
Turn your run into something great for your favorite cause! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $450 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the Wander Project official charity partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be charged for a late registration regular bib. All donations are final. All “your choice” charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies.
75K Run Charity Bib
Turn your run into something great for your favorite cause! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $550 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the Wander Project official charity partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be charged for a late registration regular bib. All donations are final. All “your choice” charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies.
100K Run Charity Bib
Turn your run into something great for your favorite cause! Engage your community to raise a minimum of $700 in support of a nonprofit of your choice and your registration fee is waived. YOU choose whether the funds you raise go to support one of the Wander Project official charity partners or an organization of your choice when you sign up for a charity bib. Please understand that by signing up for a charity bib, you are making a serious commitment to raise the amount you agreed to. If you are not able to meet the minimum fundraising amount by the week of the race, you will be charged for a late registration regular bib. All donations are final. All “your choice” charities will be verified by Wander Project using the criteria spelled out in Wander Projects FAQ/policies.
Weather Overview
These values represent the 12-year monthly averages for May in Traverse City.
About Traverse City
Traverse City Trail Running Festival takes place in Traverse City, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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- Traverse City Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
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