Top of Michigan Trails Council

Events & Programs

Get out on the trails with us

From youth rides to community fundraisers, our events bring Northern Michigan together by trail. Dates are announced seasonally.

Signature Events

What we host each year

Spring
May
Race · Fundraiser

Festival of Races

Our biggest fundraiser of the year — a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on the trails that draws hundreds of runners to Northern Michigan.

Event details →
Spring
May
Youth Program

Pedaling with a Purpose

Our Kids Biking Initiative gets area 4th graders outdoors, riding safely, improving their health, and experiencing our trails. Volunteers help make it happen.

Learn more →
Summer
Jun
Fundraiser

Used Bike Sale

Our Safety & Maintenance director inspects and refurbishes donated bikes for sale — proceeds support trail safety and maintenance across the network.

See inventory →
Summer
Jul
Race

Indian River Kayak Bike Biathlon

Now in its 19th year — a paddle-and-pedal challenge combining kayaking and cycling through the heart of the Inland Waterway.

Register & details →
Summer
Aug
Race

Tap into the Trails Run

A 5K & 10K trail run based in Cheboygan — a community celebration of running on the Top of Michigan’s trail network.

Event details →
Summer
Jun
Community

Annual Meeting

Members and supporters gather to celebrate the year’s progress, hear what’s next, and connect with the people building trails across the Top of Michigan.

Don’t Miss Out

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Past & Upcoming

Event archive

Browse our event announcements and recaps — filter by year and month.