Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

The ESTRS French 5KM is a trail running event held at French Regional Park in Plymouth, Minnesota. This race features a rolling 5-kilometer loop on wide, soft-surface trails primarily used as ski paths in winter, with an elevation gain of about 210 feet. The course is well-marked and designed to be..

The Juneteenth Fun Run is an annual event celebrating freedom and community, scheduled for June 14, 2025, in Minneapolis, MN. Participants can choose between a 5K run or a kids' half-mile, welcoming both runners and walkers. This event aims to honor the history of Juneteenth while fostering a sense..

The Tofte Trek Wilderness Race, held in Tofte, Minnesota, is a challenging 10K run that starts at the Birch Grove Community Center. The course ascends towards the Superior Hiking Trail before descending through muddy snowmobile trails, offering runners a rugged and adventurous experience. Participan..

The Afton Trail Run is a scenic and challenging trail running event held annually at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It offers two race distances: a 25-kilometer and a 50-kilometer ultramarathon. The course features diverse terrain within the park, including trails along the St.Croix River,..

The ESTRS Lebanon 7 Mile is a trail running event held at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota. The race features a runnable 7-mile loop on single and double-track trails with an elevation gain of about 430 feet. A water stop is provided approximately 5 kilometers into the course.Organize..

The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is a challenging 26.2-mile point-to-point race held in northern Minnesota, running from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton. The course features rugged woodland trails with significant elevation changes, including nearly 3,000 feet of a..

Storm the Farm is an annual trail running event held at Briggs Outdoors in Winona, Minnesota, set in the scenic Driftless Region known for its steep climbs, open prairies, and wooded single-track trails. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, the race offers multiple distances to accommodate various skill lev..

The Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon, established in 1982, is one of the oldest 50-mile trail ultras in the U.S. Held in Carlton, Minnesota, the race features a rugged, out-and-back course through Jay Cooke State Park and challenging woodland trails to Duluth and back. Runners experience sceni..

The ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile is a trail running event held at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota. The course features a rolling 5-mile route in a figure-eight layout, combining wide mowed prairie trails with single and double-track wooded paths, and includes about 310 feet of elevation gai..

The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race is a scenic running event held annually on the Douglas Trail, an asphalt rail-trail stretching from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island, Minnesota. Participants start in Douglas and run an 11-mile out-and-back course shaded by a canopy of trees, offering..

Run The Woods-Oxbow is an annual trail running event held at Oxbow Park & Zollman Zoo in Byron, Minnesota. The 7th edition, scheduled for August 3, 2025, offers three race distances: 10 miles, 5 miles, and 2 miles. The course features scenic trails through nature with some challenging hills and terr..

The Eddy Trail Races, set in Annandale, Minnesota, features two main events: the Big Eddy 50k and The Eddy Half Marathon. Both races take place in the scenic Stanley Eddy Park Reserve, offering participants a mix of trails, gravel, and paved roads. The event emphasizes community and camaraderie, wit..

The Baby Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering distances from 5K up to a 50K ultra marathon. Participants start a 5K loop every hour on the hour, continuing until they complete 50K or choose their own distance. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers,..

The Growing Green Challenge Trail Runs, hosted at Treasured Haven Farm in Minnesota, offers a unique running experience through scenic organic farmland. Participants can choose from a Half Marathon, Half-of-a-Half, and 3-6-12 Hour Challenges, all set on a mix of challenging terrains including fields..

The Summit North Trail Runs, held in West Duluth, Minnesota at Spirit Mountain, offers a premier trail running experience in the Midwest. The event features rugged terrain with challenging climbs and winding forest singletrack, including the notable Ely’s Tunnel on the Forest Track course. Runners c..

The Camden Trail Races take place at Camden State Park in Lynd, Minnesota, featuring scenic trails along the Redwood River within the Coteau des Prairies plateau. The event offers three distances: 3 miles, 7 miles, and a combined 10-mile race. The courses start and finish near the south parking lot..

The Lost Forester Runs of Pine Valley is a family-friendly trail running event held in Cloquet, Minnesota, featuring three distance options: 5.5K, 15K, and 12.5 miles. The courses wind through scenic pine and hardwood forests on ski and mountain bike trails, with the longest distance including off-t..

The Superior Fall Trail Race, held in Lutsen, Minnesota along the scenic Superior Hiking Trail near Lake Superior, offers challenging trail running events in three distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon (26.2 miles). This ultrarunning event takes place in early September, showcasing the rugg..

The Ravine Trail Run features both 5K and 10K races set in the scenic trails of Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event takes place on a moderately challenging 3.2-mile loop that includes hills, valleys, and diverse terrain. Participants can enjoy a well-marked course wi..

The Red River Run, held annually since 1974, is a celebrated trail running event in Moorhead, Minnesota, hosted at M. B. Johnson Park.The race features both 5k and 15k distances along scenic trails by the river, offering a challenging and picturesque course that is USTF certified. Participants enjoy..