Traverse City Trail Running Festival
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Event overview
The Traverse City Trail Running Festival takes place May 8-9, 2026 in Traverse City, Michigan. Races use trails in the Pere Marquette Forest and start and finish at the Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort. The festival begins Friday evening with a two-person 10K relay and a 5K. Saturday features individual trail races and a 100K relay. Charity bib options are available for several longer distances.
Race distances and amenities
- 5K
- 10K Run
- 10K Relay (two-person)
- 25K Run
- 50K Run (ages 12+)
- 75K Run (ages 12+)
- 100K Run (ages 12+)
- 100K Relay
- Charity bibs for 25K, 50K, 75K, 100K
The festival provides a unisex event T-shirt and a wooden finisher medal. Aid stations are described as well-stocked, especially for the 50K, 75K, and 100K races. Finisher food varies by distance: 5K and 10K receive a buffet of snack options; 25K and longer receive buffet items plus mac and cheese and vegetarian chili. Post-race offerings include snacks, beverages, fire pits, and yard games. Professional race timing is provided by Race Day Events and free participant tracking is available via RaceJoy. Post-race beer for those 21+ and nonalcoholic options are provided by Shorts Brewing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
