Upcoming Races in Traverse City

Endurance Grid lists 8 races in Traverse City, Michigan, from October 2026 to May 2027.

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Racing in Traverse City

The Traverse City race calendar is busiest in May, November, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Mountain Bike, and Road Cycling — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, 10–20 mi, Under 10 mi, 30+ mi, and 8K / 5 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

City Elevation

581 ft

Nearest Airport

TVC

Cherry Capital Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Traverse City, MI

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8 races in Traverse City

October 2026 Traverse City, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Traverse City, Michigan in October.

Oct

Sat

Running

Zombie Run

Right Brain Brewery, Traverse City, MI

Avg 50° / 34°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 34°581 ft city elevation

November 2026 Traverse City, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Traverse City, Michigan in November.

Nov

Sat

Mountain Bike

Iceman Cometh Challenge

521 S Union St, Traverse City, MI

Avg 47° / 32°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 47° / 32°581 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Traverse City Turkey Trot

123 E. Eleventh St., Traverse City, MI

5K · 8K / 5 Mile

Avg 40° / 27°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 27°581 ft city elevation

December 2026 Traverse City, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Traverse City, Michigan in December.

Dec

Sat

Running

Fleet Feet Traverse City Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk

300 E Front St, Traverse City, MI

Avg 34° / 23°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 34° / 23°581 ft city elevation

Dec

Sun

Running

TCTC Jingle Bell Run

300 E. State Street, Traverse City, MI

Avg 32° / 21°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 32° / 21°581 ft city elevation

April 2027 Traverse City, Michigan Races

1 upcoming race in Traverse City, Michigan in April.

Apr

Sun

Running

Mari Vineyards Wine Run 5k

Mari Vineyards, Traverse City, MI

Avg 50° / 29°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 50° / 29°581 ft city elevation

May 2027 Traverse City, Michigan Races

2 upcoming races in Traverse City, Michigan in May.

May

Sat

Mountain BikeRoad Cycling

Mud, Sweat & Beers - The Lumberjack 17!!!

3100 Holiday Road, Traverse City, MI

Avg 59° / 36°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 36°581 ft city elevation

May

7–8

Fri–Sat

Running

Traverse City Trail Running Festival

Timber Ridge RV & Recreation Resort, Traverse City, MI

5K · 10K · 50K · 100K · Ultra

Avg 62° / 39°·581 ft city elevation

Avg 62° / 39°581 ft city elevation

Races near Traverse City

Oct

Sun

Running

Vineyard at Sunset 5K

13 miles away3655 South French Rd., Cedar, MI

Avg 59° / 45°·609 ft city elevation

Avg 59° / 45°609 ft city elevation

Aug

Sat

Running

Harborun

13 miles away9060 N Bayshore Drive, Elk Rapids, MI

Avg 79° / 59°·589 ft city elevation

Avg 79° / 59°589 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

RunningTrail Running

Rock the Light Trail Run

24 miles awayDensmore Road, Northport, MI

Avg 56° / 42°·740 ft city elevation

Avg 56° / 42°740 ft city elevation

Dec

Sat

Running

Annual Elf Run Bellaire

24 miles away202 N Bridge St, Bellaire, MI

Avg 38° / 25°

Oct

Sat

Mountain Bike

Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

26 miles away12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI

Avg 58° / 41°·798 ft city elevation

Avg 58° / 41°798 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Rucking

Ruck the Mountain & Run the Mountain

26 miles away12500 Crystal Mountain Drive, Thompsonville, MI

Avg 54° / 39°·798 ft city elevation

Avg 54° / 39°798 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

Turkey Vulture Trot 5k & 1-Mile Fun Run

26 miles away12500 Crystal Mountain Dr, Thompsonville, MI

1 Mile · 5K

Avg 40° / 29°·798 ft city elevation

Avg 40° / 29°798 ft city elevation

Jul

Sun

Running

Beulah Firecracker 5K

26 miles away7122 Prospect Ave, Beulah, MI

Avg 79° / 58°·800 ft city elevation

Avg 79° / 58°800 ft city elevation

Oct

Sat

Running

CORN MAZE AND CHERRY ORCHARD 5K hosted by Cellar 1914 Winery

28 miles away5833 Shooks Rd, Central Lake, MI

Avg 75° / 49°·644 ft city elevation

Avg 75° / 49°644 ft city elevation

Nov

Thu

Running

REDS Turkey Trot 5k

28 miles away106 W State street, Mancelona, MI

Avg 38° / 24°

Feb

Sat

Running

Betsie Bay Frozen 5K

31 miles awayAmerican Legion, Frankfort, MI

Avg 30° / 19°·632 ft city elevation

Avg 30° / 19°632 ft city elevation

Aug

Sat

Running

Blueberry Dash 5K

31 miles awayCorner of Bellows Ave. and S. Shore E., Frankfort, MI

Avg 77° / 61°·632 ft city elevation

Avg 77° / 61°632 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Traverse City, Michigan?

Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 8 upcoming races in Traverse City, Michigan, spanning 3 sports.

What kinds of races are held in Traverse City?

Traverse City hosts road cycling, mountain bike, and running races.

Is there a race season in Traverse City?

Races in Traverse City run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in May and November.

What race distances can you find in Traverse City?

Upcoming races in Traverse City cover distances including 5K, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, 50K, 100K, and Ultra.