Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

The Summit North Trail Runs is a trail running event held at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota. Scheduled for August 15-16, 2025, the event features a variety of races catering to different skill levels and ages. Participants can choose from the Hill Climb & Descent, Mountain Lap 5K, The Creeks 8..

The Panther Pacers Cross Country Alumni, Family and Friends 5k is a community running event held at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5K and a 2.5K, catering to runners and walkers of all skill levels. The course loops aro..

The Bingo Challenge Races take place in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, featuring a unique backyard-style running event with a fun bingo twist. Participants run 3.5-mile trail loops around Eagle Point Lake, aiming to complete each loop in under 45 minutes to draw bingo balls and mark their cards. Two bingo ca..

The Camden Trail Races take place at Camden State Park in Lynd, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 7-mile, and 10-mile trail runs. The 10-mile race combines the 3- and 7-mile loops, starting and finishing near the Redwood River and Bluebird Trailheads. The course offers a scenic mix of wooded valleys, riv..

The Lost Forester Runs of Pine Valley is a family-friendly trail running event held in Cloquet, Minnesota, supporting the Blue House Orphanage in Uganda. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5.5K loop on scenic ski trails through pine and hardwood forests, and a challenging..

The Thursday Night Trail Jams: 5K Run/Hike + Concert is a lively event held at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, MN. Participants can enjoy a 5K run or hike through scenic trails, with a special 1-mile youth run for kids. The event emphasizes a fun, family-friendly atmosphere with a high-energy ki..

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). Scheduled for September 5-6, 2025, this race is hosted by ultrarunners for..

The Linwood 5K is a trail run/walk held in Linwood, Minnesota, as part of the Linwood Family Fun Days. The event takes place on scenic natural trails through Linwood Forest, featuring rolling hills, bridges, and a boardwalk. The course starts and finishes at Linwood Covenant Church, offering partici..

The Ravine Trail Run 5k / 10K is a moderately challenging trail race held in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, featuring cross-country ski trails with hills, valleys, shaded trees, and sunny prairie sections. The course is a 3.2-mile loop with varied terrain including grass, mud, packed dirt, and rocky wash..

The Red River Run, organized by the Lake Agassiz Pacers since 1974, is a trail running event held along the scenic river trails in Moorhead, Minnesota. Celebrating its 51st anniversary in 2025, the race offers two distances: a 5K and a 15K, both starting at MB Johnson Park. The course is USTF certif..

The Sunrise 5k in Wyoming, MN, is a community-focused running event held on the Sunrise Trails across from Casey's General Store. Participants can run, jog, walk, or even bring along a baby stroller or a dog for the 5-kilometer course. The event supports the Wyoming Lions, with proceeds benefiting l..

The Utepils Trail Loppet, held in Minneapolis, MN, is a popular urban trail running event hosted in Theodore Wirth Regional Park. It offers multiple race distances including a Half Marathon, a challenging Half-Half 10K featuring notable hills, and a flatter 5K suitable for runners and walkers on mix..

The In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 Miler is a trail running event held at Frontenac State Park in Frontenac, Minnesota. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that traverses diverse terrain including rolling prairies, single-track trails, and challenging climbs. The race offers a scenic and..

The O'Brien Trail Races take place at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota. The event offers multiple distances including a 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K, catering to a range of trail runners from beginners to experienced athletes. The 50K consists of two 25K loops through the park..

Utepils Trail Loppet is an urban-trail running event held in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis. The weekend starts with Loppet Field Day, a family-friendly day of untimed trail runs and games. On Sunday, three distances are offered: Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K.The courses begin at the Trailhead and fi..

The Big Woods Run is an annual scenic running event held in Faribault, Minnesota, at St. John's United Church of Christ near Big Woods State Park. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run.The course features a mix of r..

The Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle is part of the Night Owl Races held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. This event offers a unique ultra running experience where participants run as far as possible within six hours on grassy ski trails featuring rolling hills. Runners can choose between a 3.3-mile..

The Fire Tower Trail Races, held in scenic St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota, offer a welcoming and accessible trail running experience with four distances: 100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. The course is flat and takes runners through forests, riversides, and prairies, showcasing the natural bea..

The Grand Traverse is an annual fully supported trail running and hiking event held in Duluth, Minnesota, along the scenic Superior Hiking Trail. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event offers four challenging point-to-point distances: 10, 17, 21, and 27 miles. Participants enjoy a day on the trail..

The Duff Dog Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, Minnesota. The race features a runner-friendly loop course primarily composed of grass trails, with some gravel and a short paved section, covering a distance of 4 miles 880 feet (6.7 km) per loop...