Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

Celebrate 40 years of Nordic skiing at Giants Ridge in Minnesota. This event features a 50K and 25K race in both freestyle and classic styles, plus an 8K freestyle. The 50K race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series.

Ski North Ultra is a classic-only cross-country ski adventure along Lake Superior. Choose between a challenging 100K ultra or a 38K tour on the beautiful Norpine and Cascade River trails. This event focuses on a full-day outdoor experience..

Run laps around the bases at the Dave Anderson Athletic Complex. Choose between a full marathon of 384.5 loops or a half marathon of 192.25 loops. All finishers receive a unique award, and the overall marathon winner gets a Harold Baines ba..

The Zumbro Endurance Run in Minnesota features four challenging trail distances. It takes place in the Zumbro Bottoms area. Registration opens on New Year's Day.

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.

Storm the Park is a trail-running event at Whitewater State Park in Altura MN on April 18, 2026. It offers 5K, 15K, 30K and 50K courses, includes looped formats for longer distances, and has no time cutoffs.

Trail Mix Race offers four scenic trail distances on the equestrian paths of Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. Runners can expect rolling hills, wetlands, and prairies along the packed dirt and grass course. Aid stations support participants, and..

Join the free Run Minnesota Wirth Trail Classic on May 2 at Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley for a scenic 4 mile trail loop and fun kids races. Preregistration is required, expect possible muddy conditions and bring your trail shoes.

The Superior Spring Trail Race will take place in Lutsen on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run between 13 and 50 kilometers.

Pound The Mound is a trail running event in Minnesota's Blue Mounds State Park on May 16, 2026. Runners can choose from 30, 20, or 10 mile distances on the park's trails. Early registrants receive a t-shirt, and multi-year participants can..

Run from Theodore Wirth Park to the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on this urban trail adventure. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances on a mixed-surface course. All participants finish together at the garden for a post-race celeb..

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.

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.

This family-friendly trail event at Maplewood State Park offers a 7K run and a 1-mile hike, alongside fun dashes for kids. Participants can explore the park's wooded hills and lakes on a course that includes varied terrain. Proceeds from th..

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.

A community Juneteenth observance in Theodore Wirth Park on June 20, 2026, honoring emancipation with inclusive outdoor activities. The event features a kids half mile and a 5K and is hosted in partnership with the Loppet Foundation.

A trail event at Kensington Runestone Park on June 27, 2026, offering a 7K and a 1 mile kids/fun run with chip timing on the 7K. Proceeds support local Nordic teams and youth ski program development.

The Afton Trail Run is an ultrarunner-organized trail race in the scenic Afton State Park along the St. Croix River. Choose between a 25 km or 50 km course on the park's varied trails. The event takes place on the Fourth of July.