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Dog-friendly trail race directory / MI

Trail races in Michigan.

Browse trail races that go beyond pet-friendly venue language and include public source text saying dogs can participate on course in Michigan.

Trail races in Michigan are filtered from the same source-reviewed Dog Powered Events directory, with direct links back to public event sources.

Use the state page for local discovery, then confirm the current organizer source before registering or traveling.

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Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestAug 6, 2026
Source shows dogs run

PAWS in the Park 5K and 1 Mile Run Walk Roll

Official RunSignup page calls it a dog-friendly PAWS in the Park 5K and 1-mile run, walk, or roll celebration.

Grand Rapids, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestAug 15, 2026
Source shows dogs run

All Paws on the Ground 5K

RunSignup says walkers, runners, and fur babies on a leash are welcome, and that dogs on a leash are welcome to participate with their humans.

Saint Johns, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestAug 15, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Dirty Dog Trail Run

Official registration page lists 10K run, 5K run/walk, and 1-mile walk with participants without dogs starting first, followed by the dog-participant waves.

Midland, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestSep 5, 2026
Source shows dogs run

2026 Run For Sight 5K

Dog-friendly walk; the official page says the 5K Walk is family- and dog-friendly and dogs must remain leashed.

Muskegon, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestSep 12, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K

Uncle John's Orchard Run 5K + 10K is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.

Saint Johns, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestSep 20, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Tara Sturgis Memorial Pints & Paws 5K and 1 Mile

Official RunSignup page says bring your four-legged friend out for exercise for the Pints & Paws 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk.

Milford, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestOct 10, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.

Vandalia, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestOct 11, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Fallasburg 5K Trail Race Dog-Friendly Walk

Dogs are allowed only with walkers and must be on leash; the official page says they are not allowed with runners.

Lowell, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestNov 22, 2026
Source shows dogs run

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot

Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.

Dowagiac, MI1 sourceView sources
Dog-friendly trail race
MidwestFeb 13, 2027
Source shows dogs run

Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside is listed as a dog-friendly trail race. Check the official source for current course and leash requirements.

Brighton, MI1 sourceView sources