Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

Experience the Zumbro Endurance Run through the hardwood forests and limestone bluffs of Minnesota. Choose from distances ranging from 17 to 100 miles on a varied course featuring sand coulees and rugged trails.

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual fitness event offering a 30K foot march, a 30K trail run, and a 5K trail run. It takes place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site and is open to the public and military community.

Experience the trail systems of Whitewater State Park with distances ranging from 5K to 50K. This event features looped courses with no cut off times for any participants.

A Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The route circles Mud Lake and uses the Bluebird Picnic area as the start and finish location.

River Bend Nature Center's Maple Syrup Fun Run features looped trail races from one mile to 50K with an on-site pancake brunch for participants. Registration proceeds support environmental education, outdoor recreation, and conservation.

A community 5K trail run and an evening reunion in Saint Paul supporting research into spontaneous coronary artery dissection, with vendors, a Mayo Clinic research presentation, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

Experience rolling hills and scenic wetlands at the Trail Mix Race in Rockford. With distances ranging from 6K to 50K, runners explore prairies and big woods landscapes in this premier western metro park.

Join this free community trail race at Theodore Wirth Park featuring a scenic one mile loop for all ages. Participants can choose between a four mile course or dedicated kids distances in a beautiful park setting.

Experience a sustainable trail race through the scenic 3000 acre Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum. Choose between 10 mile 20 mile or 50k distances on a varied loop featuring forests prairies and wetlands.

A full marathon in Holdingford, MN on May 9, 2026 with a 500 runner field limit and a strict six hour time limit. A virtual marathon option with separate registration is available.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

Experience scenic and technical trail running on the Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior. Choose between 12.5KM, 25KM, and 50KM distances through the beautiful forests and mountains of Lutsen Minnesota.

Pound the Mound on May 16, 2026 at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN features 30 mile, 20 mile and 10 mile races. Registrations by 04/30/26 are guaranteed a t-shirt and completing ten event loops earns the PTM Stampede-er distinction.

Experience an urban trail adventure through Theodore Wirth Park ending at the iconic Sculpture Garden. Choose between 10 mile, 10K, or 5K distances on a point to point course featuring singletrack and ski trails.

A rolling two-loop 10 km trail race around Jensen Lake in Eagan, Minnesota, featuring about 200 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, a midway water stop, a 425-runner field limit, and post-race refreshments.

Experience a test of endurance at Blacks Grove Park with a last runner standing battle on technical wooded trails. Choose between the continuous backyard ultra or a single loop fun run in the rugged Minnesota wilderness.

Awake the Grapes is a 15th annual vineyard run with 5k and 10k distances at Carlos Creek Winery. The scenic courses mix paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain around the property and nearby Lake Ida. The event includes an award ceremony a..

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

Storm the Woods offers four trail race distances at Chester Woods, from a 5K to a 50K ultramarathon. The event is organized by a non-profit focused on youth mental health awareness. Runners can choose between loops for the longer distances.

A mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.