Southeast
Red October Run, Wayne, Oct. 4 Oakwood Annapolis Hospital hosts these 13th annual races, including a 9 a.m. one-mile Junior October Run, 9:50 10K, and 5K run/walk at 10 a.m. Proceeds go to child passenger safety programs at the hospital. Phone (313) 586-5486 or visit http://www.doitregistration. com -SS

Hidden Forest Trail Run, Oakland County, Oct. 12 View fall colors on 8.5-, 5.5- and 2.5-mile runs around Crooked Lake in Independence Oaks Park (I-75 to Sashabaw Road exit, 2.5 miles north to park entrance). All start at 9:30 a.m.; each on a challenging, unique course. A favorite event of John and Anne Gault, who have brought Michiganians many classics. Visit http://www.gaultra cemanagement.com -AM

Hell-O-Ween 10K, Hell, Oct. 26 Haunt yourself with this "very challenging course run on dirt roads," starting at 8 a.m. Parking at Hell Creek Ranch, about a mile from the race site. Shuttles are available, or run the distance as a warm-up (if you need to warm up in Hell). Phone (734) 623-9640 or visit http://www.tortoiseandhar e.com -SS

Roseville Big Bird, Nov. 9 Celebrate the 25th year of these popular 10K and 4K runs, held on flat, fast courses through residential neighborhoods. The Roseville High School Marching Band fires up runners with foot-stomping blues. New this year will be Michigan Runner TV coverage, with race highlights viewable online beginning Nov. 14. Phone (586) 445-5480. -AM

Ann Arbor Turkey Trot, Nov. 16 Includes 5K, 10K, high school club competition and a 200-meter fun run, plus Iron Turkey Classic awards for top combined 5K and 10K times. Held at Hudson Mills Metropark, on North Territorial Road west of Huron River Drive. The 5K starts at 9 a.m., 10K at 10, fun run at 11, all on flat, fast courses. Phone (734) 623-9640 or visit http://www.tortoiseandhar e.com -SS

Southwest
Mt. Baldhead Challenge, Saugatuck/Douglas, Sept. 20

The 9 a.m. 15K is an experience not to miss, with a course that starts in artistic Saugatuck, winds through Douglas, climbs 282 steps of the Mt. Baldhead sand dune, winds through Lake Michigan dunes and woods before heading home. There's a 9:15 5K for runners who don't want to stare at stairs, and 8:30 "Little Feet, Big Feat" 1K for kids 12 and under. Phone (616) 395-3281 or visit www.mtbaldhead.com -SS

Races for the Cure, Grand Rapids and Battle Creek, Sept. 27

Michigan's furniture and cereal cities offer fall versions of these fund-raisers for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Look for competition at the fore of these 5K races and celebration everywhere, the latter including kids runs, walks and survivor recognition. For more information on the GR race, phone (616) 752-8262 or visit http://www.komengr.org; for BC, call (616) 968-2074 or visit http://www.komenswmi chigan.org -SS

Hoffmaster Trail Run, Norton Shores, Nov. 8 This 10th annual 10K (more or less) starts at 10 a.m. on a course that's insanely beautiful, boasting ups and downs on loose sand, plus a 1.5-mile stretch alongside Lake Michigan. Proceeds help the local Salvation Army buy Thanksgiving dinners for the needy. Phone David Paulsen at (231) 780-1399 or email dpaulsen@novagate.com -SS

Central
The 'Burg Run, Laingsburg, Nov. 16 Fourth annual 10K and 5K start at 2 p.m. and traverse the cross-country course at Laingsburg High School, 8008 Woodbury. There's also a 1 p.m. Health Hike on the track. Proceeds go to Laingsburg Education Advancement Foundation (LEAF). Call Chris Lantis at (517) 651-5091, ext. 257, or visit http://www.LEAF4kids.com -SS

Lansing Turkeyman Trot, Nov. 27 Director Chuck Block's 5K past the State Capitol and on the Lansing River Trail drew almost 400 runners last year. Starts 9 a.m. at Lansing Community College, on Grand Avenue between Shiawassee and Saginaw, with free parking in LCC's garage. Proceeds go to the Michigan Running Foundation Scholarship Fund. Call (517) 702-0226 or visit http://www.playmakers.com -AM