Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

Trail races of 12.5K, 25K and 50K take place on the Superior Hiking Trail near Lake Superior in Lutsen, Minnesota on May 16, 2026. The event provides course maps, results, volunteer roles and photo and video coverage.

Pound the Mound on May 16, 2026 at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, MN features 30 mile, 20 mile and 10 mile courses. The event is co-sponsored by Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota and offers a Stampedeer recognition.

An urban trail run from Theodore Wirth Park to the Sculpture Garden offering 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile courses, on-course aid stations, live tracking, and a finish line party with music and beer for participants 21 plus.

5th Annual Head & Neck Cancer Foundation Walk/Run on May 17, 2026 at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Walkers, runners and volunteers gather to honor survivors, raise awareness of cancer risk and raise funds for patients.

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.

An evening women’s trail run at Pine Point Regional Park in Stillwater featuring a casual 3 mile route, a chance to meet Stride de She coaches, and pizza after. The event is free and requires registration; park pass needed for parking.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Blacks Grove Park in Wadena Minnesota with a technical 4.167 mile loop and a one loop fun option. Direction changes every five loops and strict gear and crew rules apply.

Awake the Grapes is a vineyard run at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria MN on May 24, 2026. It offers 5K and 10K courses across paved, gravel and cross country terrain with awards plus food and live music on site.

A group trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park followed by a taproom social at AEGIR Brewery with MN Brewery Running Series. Trails are partly paved and partly natural with a few climbs and road or trail shoes are fine.

A scenic 10 mile event in Saint Paul on June 6, 2026 that runs along Mississippi River Boulevard and through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park with a shuttle returning participants to the start.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with registration open October 1, 2025 and no race cutoffs.

A community trail event at Maplewood State Park offering a 7K trail run, a 1 Mile LIFE Hike, and a 200 yard Kids Run WILD. Proceeds support Health Resources Center.

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 Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20th, 2026 for its 15th year. The all-ages mud run features Adult and KIDZ Family waves, festival-area spectator access, and requires a signed waiver and photo ID for adult participants.

A low-cost, low-key running event at Dean Makey School Forest on June 20, 2026 where runners can complete one or more 5 km loops during daylight. The course is marked, basic amenities are provided, and a smoother route option exists.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities in Hugo Minnesota on June 27 2026 offers 5K and 15K mud courses plus an Infinity multi lap option, finisher items, spectator access, and group packages.

Trail races at Kensington Runestone Park featuring a chip-timed 7K and a 1-mile kids run; pre-registration by June 13 includes a T-shirt and proceeds support local Nordic programs.

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A trail event in Tofte with a 10K run, a 10K walk, a one mile race and a kids sprint. The course climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail and returns on a muddy snowmobile trail, with awards and limited event shirts.