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RF Events creates memorable endurance experiences across the Midwest. From road races and trail runs to triathlons and unique outdoor events, we bring people together through movement, adventure, and a welcoming community for athletes of all abilities.

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Use this page to view our race calendar. For complete race information, including course details, schedules, participant guides, and event-specific updates, visit each individual event website by clicking on the images below.

1/24/26 - 1M • 5K • 10K

Bigfoot Snowshoe Race brings a winter adventure to the snowy trails of Traverse City, MI. Strap on your snowshoes and take on a scenic course through the woods, with plenty of snow, challenging terrain, and cold-weather fun at one of Michigan’s most unique winter races.

2/8/26 - 5K

Super 5K brings a festive morning of running and game-day excitement to Novi, MI. Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with a 5K alongside family, friends, and fellow runners, then celebrate your finish with a classic tailgate party and head into the rest of the day ready for football’s biggest game.

3/8/26 - Kids' 1K • 5K

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

Shamrocks & Shenanigans brings festive spring running and plenty of St. Patrick’s-inspired fun to downtown Ann Arbor, MI. Dress in your best green, hit the course with family and friends, and enjoy a lively race-day atmosphere filled with shamrocks, community spirit, a fun post-race party and a little bit of shenanigans.

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

Martian Invasion of Races brings an out-of-this-world day of running to Dearborn, MI. Choose from the Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids’ Marathon and join thousands of runners for a fast, festive spring race with plenty of Martian-themed fun along the way.

4/25/26 - 5M • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

4/25/26 - 5M • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K

Trail Weekend brings a full day of spring trail running to Pinckney State Recreation Area in Pinckney, MI. Choose from distances ranging from 5 miles to 50K and explore rolling singletrack, wooded trails, lakes, and classic Michigan terrain at one of the state’s longest-running trail races.

5/8/26 - 5K

4/11/26 - Kids' 1.2M • 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M

4/25/26 - 5M • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K

Hightail to Ale combines an evening of running, cold beer, and good times in Detroit, MI. Race through the 5K course, then celebrate your finish with a well-earned brew and a lively post-race atmosphere that makes Hightail to Ale a perfect way to kick off the spring running season.

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

Dances with Dirt Gnaw Bone brings a rugged day of trail running to the hills and forests of Nashville, IN. Choose your distance and take on steep climbs, winding singletrack, creek crossings, mud, roots, and plenty of dirt at one of the toughest stops in the Dances with Dirt series.

6/13/26 - 6.66K • 13.1M • 30K • 50K • 50M • 55M Relay

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

Dances with Dirt Hell brings a wild day of trail running to the rugged trails of Hell, MI. Choose from distances ranging from 6.66K to 50 miles or gather a team for the 55-mile relay, and take on winding singletrack, rolling hills, mud, roots, and plenty of dirt.

6/20/26 - 1M • 5K • 10K

5/16/26 - 5K • 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • Relay

6/24/26 - Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

Canton Liberty Run brings a festive morning of summer racing and community fun to Canton, MI. Choose from the 5K, 10K, or one-mile fun run and kick off the summer with family, friends, and fellow runners at this annual community tradition.

6/24/26 - Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

6/24/26 - Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

The T-Rex Triathlon & Duathlon Series brings three summer evenings of racing to Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI. Swim, bike, and run your way through the triathlon or take on the run-bike-run duathlon, with a welcoming race atmosphere that makes the series fun for newcomers and experienced athletes alike.

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

Dances with Dirt Devil’s Lake brings a rugged day of trail running to Devil’s Lake State Park in Baraboo, WI. Choose from distances ranging from 10K to 50 miles and take on rocky climbs, wooded trails, and challenging terrain surrounded by some of Wisconsin’s most spectacular scenery.

7/17/26 - 5K

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

7/11/26 - 10K • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M

Oberun 5K brings an evening of running, music, and summer fun to Ypsilanti, MI. Race the 5K course, then stick around after the finish to relax with friends, enjoy a cold beer, and make the most of a laid-back summer night.

7/22/26 - Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

The T-Rex Triathlon & Duathlon Series brings three summer evenings of racing to Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI. Swim, bike, and run your way through the triathlon or take on the run-bike-run duathlon, with a welcoming race atmosphere that makes the series fun for newcomers and experienced athletes alike.

8/1/26 - 30K • 55K • 55K Relay

Pines to Vines takes runners on a point-to-point trail adventure from the forests of Pinckney to Sandhill Crane Vineyards in Jackson, MI. Choose the 55K, 30K, or relay, follow the scenic Waterloo-Pinckney Trail, and celebrate your finish at the winery with a well-earned beverage.

8/19/26 - Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon

The T-Rex Triathlon & Duathlon Series brings three summer evenings of racing to Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI. Swim, bike, and run your way through the triathlon or take on the run-bike-run duathlon, with a welcoming race atmosphere that makes the series fun for newcomers and experienced athletes alike.

9/11/26 - 5M • 13.1M • 26.2M • 50K • 50M • 100K • 100M

Run Woodstock brings a weekend of trail running, music, camping, and good vibes to Gregory, MI. Choose from distances ranging from 5 miles to 100 miles, explore the trails of southeast Michigan, and settle in for a one-of-a-kind running festival where the miles are only part of the experience.

9/27/26 - 5K • 10K • 10M

Scrumpy Skedaddle brings fall running to Almar Orchards in Flushing, MI, with a scenic course through the Michigan countryside. Choose from the 5K, 10K, or 10-Miler, enjoy the sights and flavors of apple season, and celebrate your finish with a festive day at the orchard.

10/3/26 - 5K • 5M • 13.1M

Running Between the Vines combines scenic fall miles with a relaxing post-race celebration at Sandhill Crane Vineyards in Jackson, MI. Enjoy the changing colors and crisp autumn air along the course, then settle in at the winery for a well-earned finish and a celebratory glass of wine.

10/4/26 - 1M • 5K

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

Pink Out 5K brings runners and walkers together in Novi, MI, for a fun and meaningful event in support of breast cancer awareness. Wear your best pink, hit the course, and join a community coming together for an energetic day of movement, celebration, and support.

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

Hootenanny Endurance Run brings a full day of trail running, big miles, and good times to Gregory, MI. Settle into the looped course, take on as many miles as your day calls for, and enjoy a laid-back endurance running experience built around time on the trails and a great community.

10/31/26 - 1M • 5K • 10K

10/17/26 - 4H • 8H • 12H • Last One Standing

10/31/26 - 1M • 5K • 10K

Run Scream Run brings Halloween fun to Wiard’s Orchard in Ypsilanti, MI, with a festive fall race packed with costumes, spooky scenery, and plenty of seasonal spirit. Hit the course and celebrate Halloween with a morning of running, fresh air, and a few scares along the way.

11/7/26 - 5M • 10M • 15M

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

10/31/26 - 1M • 5K • 10K

Bonfyre Trail Fest brings a full day of fall trail running and post-race fun to the beautiful Waterloo Recreation Area in Chelsea, MI. Enjoy scenic trails before settling in at the finish for a bonfire, beer garden, live music, and plenty of time to celebrate with fellow runners. 

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

Dancing Bulbs Dash brings an evening of running and holiday magic to MI Bright Lights at Camp Dearborn in Milford, MI. Run or walk the 5K surrounded by dazzling light displays and seasonal sights for a fun, family-friendly way to celebrate the holiday season.

11/26/26 - 1K • 5K

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

11/12/26 - 5K Run/Walk & Non-Timed Walk

The Ann Arbor Turkey Trot brings Thanksgiving morning running and family fun to downtown Ann Arbor, MI. Kick off the holiday with a festive 5K, bring the little ones along for the Tot Trot, and join runners and walkers of all ages for a favorite local Thanksgiving tradition.

12/5/26 - 1M • 5K • 13.1M & Relay

Holiday Hustle brings festive winter running and holiday cheer to Dexter, MI. Choose from the Half Marathon, 5K, or 1-Mile and celebrate the season with a fun, welcoming race that brings runners and walkers together for one last hustle before the holidays.

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