Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

Superior Fall Trail Race takes place on Minnesota’s North Shore, centered in Lutsen along the Lake Superior shoreline. The event features three distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon (26.2 miles), held September 5–6, 2025. Runners traverse the scenic, rugged terrain of the Superior Hiking Tr..

Ravine Trail Run in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, offers two distances on cross-country ski trails: Ravine Trail 5k (one loop) and Ravine Trail 10k (two loops). The 3.2-mile loop features hills, valleys, shaded areas, prairie sections, with grass, mud, packed dirt, and rocky washouts. Start/route from t..

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 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 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 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..

O'Brien Trail Races are held at William O'Brien State Park, near Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota. The event offers four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The premier 50K course runs two 25K loops through the park’s upper and south sections and Jackson Meadows, with four aid stations per loop and a..

Red River Ultrafest, Fargo/Moorhead's first ultramarathon, takes place in Moorhead, Minnesota, on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The event offers multiple time-domain distances: 3-, 6-, and 12-hour options, with both Run/Walk and Ruck categories (ruck packs weigh 45 lbs for men, 35 lbs for women; rac..

The Loppet Field Day and Utepils Trail Loppet takes place in Minneapolis, Minnesota, at Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Parkway (within Wirth Park). The weekend features a Field Day on Saturday with untimed youth runs and activities, and a Trail Loppet on Sunday for runners of all levels. Runners choose..

The Sasquatch Trail Run + Last Man Standing returns to Detroit Mountain in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. It features a classic Sasquatch Run: a single loop of about 4+ miles on forested mountain trails. A new twist is the Last Man Standing endurance challenge, where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop on..

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 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..

Fire Tower Trail Races takes place in St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota, offering four distances: 100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. Runners explore forests, rivers, and prairie through the scenic Kettle River valley, on a flat course with generous cutoffs and the comforts of food and camping. A h..

Promise 5K & Bensky's Race is an annual fundraiser held at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, Minnesota. The event offers a 5K run/walk, a Kids Fun Run, and a virtual option. The course winds along park walking trails and around Willmar Lake, offering an outdoorsy, scenic route.In addition to..

Swedish Mile Trail Run takes place at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota. The event features a Swedish Mile 10km Trail Run, a 5km trail race (also a fun run and walk), and Kid's Races in two distances (roughly 1/2 mile and 1 mile). Both the 5K and 10K are timed, with the 10K supported b..

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...

Great Pumpkin Chase is a fall-themed trail running event held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. The family-friendly race offers 10k, 5k, and a half-mile Kids Trail Fun Run, with a Double Up option for completing the 10k and then the 5k. Participants enjoy a scenic trail course through the park..

Wild Duluth Races, held in Duluth, Minnesota, offer rugged 100K and 50K ultramarathons on the Superior Hiking Trail, first established in 2009. The weekend also features the Harder ’n Heck Half Marathon and Terribly Tough 10K trail races, with dramatic views of Duluth and Lake Superior from rocky, r..