How many races in Michigan are there between 2026 and 2027?

There are 6 upcoming races in Michigan listed on 42Cal, from October 2026 through May 2027. The count updates automatically as races are added.

When is the best time for races in Michigan?

Most of the 7 races on this list (4 of them) fall in May and October.

Which race in this list has the least elevation gain?

Detroit Turkey Trot in Detroit is the flattest race on this list, with about 82 ft of total elevation gain — based on the 7 of 7 races here with elevation data on file.

How current is this list?

This list was last refreshed on September 14, 2026. Race dates, locations, and course details are updated continuously as organizers confirm changes, so this page reflects the calendar as of that date.

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Races in Michigan 2026–2027

There are 6 upcoming races in Michigan on the 42Cal calendar, from October 2026 through May 2027.

Upcoming races

October 2026 – May 2027

Date range

Countries

151 ft

Median elevation

Race data last updated September 14, 2026.

Upcoming Races in Michigan 2026–2027

6 races

Oct 18, 2026
Registration Open
Detroit Free Press Marathon
Detroit, MI, United States
Marathon
Also: 5K, Half Marathon
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Oct 18, 2026
Registration Open
Grand Rapids Marathon
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
Nov 26, 2026
Registration Open
Detroit Turkey Trot
Detroit, Michigan, United States
10K
Also: 5K
See full guide
Apr 25, 2027
Registration Open
Kalamazoo Marathon
Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
See full guide
May 8, 2027
Registration Open
River Bank Run
Grand Rapids, MI, United States
Other
Also: 10K, 5K, 5K, 5K, 5K
See full guide
May 29, 2027
Opening Soon
Bayshore Marathon
Traverse City, MI, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 10K
See full guide

Recently Run

1 race

Sep 5, 2026
Completed
Marquette Marathon
Ishpeming to Marquette, MI, United States
Marathon
Also: Half Marathon, 5K
See full guide

Compare These Races

Race	Date	Location	Distance	Elevation	Status
Detroit Free Press Marathon	October 2026	Detroit, United States	Marathon	40 m	Registration Open
Grand Rapids Marathon	October 2026	Grand Rapids, United States	Marathon	300 ft	Registration Open
Detroit Turkey Trot	November 2026	Detroit, United States	10K	25 m	Registration Open
Kalamazoo Marathon	April 2027	Kalamazoo, United States	Marathon	746 ft	Registration Open
River Bank Run	May 2027	Grand Rapids, United States	Other	46 m	Registration Open
Bayshore Marathon	May 2027	Traverse City, United States	Marathon	113 m	Opening Soon
Marquette Marathon	September 2026	Ishpeming to Marquette, United States	Marathon	30 m	completed