Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

The Afton Trail Run is a scenic and challenging trail running event held at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It offers two race distances: a 50-kilometer and a 25-kilometer course. The race takes place on trails within the park, featuring diverse terrain including singletrack paths, prairie..

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 around the 5K mark, and the course is well-marked w..

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 a trail running event held at Briggs Outdoors, a working farm in Winona, Minnesota. The race offers multiple distances including 5k, 10k, 21k, 30k, and 43k trail races, catering to a wide range of trail runners. The course features loops with aid stations providing water, snacks, G..

7MC is a trail running event hosted by River Valley Running at Seven Mile Creek County Park in St. Peter, Minnesota. The race offers three distances: a free 0.7k run, a 7k run, and a 7-mile run, catering to runners of all ages and abilities.The event promotes a welcoming and supportive community atm..

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 rugged out-and-back course traverses through Jay Cooke State Park and challenging woodland trails northeast to Duluth and back. Runners experience sc..

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 near Douglas and run an 11-mile out-and-back course shaded by a canopy of trees, offerin..

The Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run takes place near Grand Marais, Minnesota, on the scenic Pincushion Mountain Trails, located two miles north off the Gunflint Trail. The event features multiple distances including a 5-mile run/walk, a 5K run/walk, and kids' races of 1/4 mile and 1 mile. The trails ar..

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 the park, including challenging hills and t..

The Eddy Trail Races, held near Annandale, Minnesota, offer two challenging trail running events: the Big Eddy 50k and The Eddy Half Marathon. Both races take place in the scenic Stanley Eddy Park Reserve, featuring a mix of trails, gravel, and some paved roads with notable elevation changes. The 50..

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 to stop, making it accessible for runners and walkers of all level..

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 is a trail running event held at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota. Scheduled for August 15-16, 2025, it features a variety of races including a Hill Climb & Descent, Mountain Lap 5K, The Creeks 8-Mile, Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon, and a Kids Trail Run. The event..

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 Camden Trail Races take place at Camden State Park in Lynd, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 7-mile, and 10-mile distances. 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, prai..

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 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 Sunrise 5k in Wyoming, MN, is a community-focused running event held along the Sunrise Trails near Casey's General Store. This 5-kilometer race welcomes runners, joggers, walkers, and even participants pushing strollers or walking with dogs, creating a friendly and inclusive atmosphere. The even..

The Red River Run, organized by the Lake Agassiz Pacers since 1974, is a celebrated trail running event held along the scenic river trails in Moorhead, Minnesota. The race features two distances: a 5K and a 15K, both USTF certified, offering runners a challenging course through natural terrain that..