Plan Your Next Michigan Run
Whether you’re traveling throughout our great state and looking for a place to run, or you’re interested in finding new-to-you routes close to your home, you’re sure to be inspired by the roads, paths and trails explored and shared here.
And if you have a place you’d like us to feature, please let MRG know! Send an email to heather [at] michiganrunnergirl [dot] com
Check out our Run It series — posts highlighting a day trip that includes great running routes as well as cool places to check out for post-run food and drink:
- Run It: Arcadia Dunes scenic trails + Lake Michigan serenity + post-run lunch in Frankfort »
- Run It: Leelanau Peninsula’s Alligator Hill + Lake Michigan Dip + Glen Arbor Eats »
- Run It: Glen Haven »
- Run It: Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s Bay View Trail + Lunch in Leland »
More inspiration: our My Michigan Run series, penned by Michigan runners who share their favorite Mitten State running routes. (Want to submit your own My Michigan Run? Here’s how » )
- My Michigan Run: Amy Blake shares some gorgeous runs in the U.P.’s Keweenaw Peninsula »
- My Michigan Run: Amy Alt’s ‘Mayor’s Run’ leading to a Grand Haven beach »
- My Michigan Run: Jeff, a.k.a. Detroit Runner, finds his favorite 5K at 2013 Mustache Dash »
- My Michigan Run: Holly Schurg, Traverse City runner training for her first marathon »
- My Michigan Run: Tiffany McNally, northern Michigan runner exploring the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail »
The following posts offer running ideas for specific areas of Michigan (including where to run while camping in our beautiful state parks!):
- Run Traverse City: 5 awesome road and trail routes »
- Run the Commons: exploring the Village at Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City »
- Camping + Running: Harrisville State Park »
- Camping + Running: Empire & Glen Arbor »
- Camping + Running: Silver Lake State Park »
- Camping + Running: Tahquamenon Falls State Park, North Country Trail »
- Camping + Running: Timber Ridge in Traverse City »
More inspiration: our My Michigan Run series, penned by Michigan runners who share their favorite Mitten State running routes. (Want to submit your own My Michigan Run? Here’s how » )
- My Michigan Run: Amy Blake shares some gorgeous runs in the U.P.’s Keweenaw Peninsula »
- My Michigan Run: Amy Alt’s ‘Mayor’s Run’ leading to a Grand Haven beach »
- My Michigan Run: Jeff, a.k.a. Detroit Runner, finds his favorite 5K at 2013 Mustache Dash »
- My Michigan Run: Holly Schurg, Traverse City runner training for her first marathon »
- My Michigan Run: Tiffany McNally, northern Michigan runner exploring the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail »
LET’S CONNECT!
I love snapping photos mid-run, and I’m all about capturing pre- and post-race shots. Some of my favorite pictures of running in Michigan are here on this site…and if you want to check out more photos I’ve “Captured on a Run,” head over to my Michigan Runner Girl Facebook page to view the album of that name–and also join the conversation about savoring running in Michigan–or follow me on Instagram: @michiganrunnergirl
A few of my all-time favorite run photos…
My 10-year-old Andrew and me after a training run, summer 2012. We ran a 5K race together over Labor Day weekend.
Photo taken mid-run in my neighborhood, on the east side of Traverse City. It was early evening, the golden hour.
I love running with our black Lab Max. He’s just over three years old, and he’s a very biiig dog–he weighs more than 100 pounds. We have a lot of fun on the trails running together.
Spider Lake, Traverse City ~ This is a view from my dad’s home. There’s a 10-mile route I like to take starting at his house that goes around this lake and through some hilly side streets and trails. It’s beautiful out there.
