Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

The 7MC Trail Race, hosted by River Valley Running, takes place at Seven Mile Creek County Park in St. Peter, Minnesota. This beginner- and family-friendly event offers three distances: a 0.7k fun run, a 7k, and a 7-mile trail run, designed to introduce participants to trail running.The race promote..

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 Jay Cooke State Park and challenging woodland trails northeast to Duluth and back. Runners experience scenic ove..

The ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile is a trail running event held in Hastings, Minnesota, at Spring Lake Park. 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 ga..

The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race is an annual running event held on the scenic Douglas Trail, an asphalt rail-trail stretching from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island, Minnesota. Participants gather at the Douglas Trailhead in Oronoco to run an 11-mile out-and-back course shaded by a ca..

The Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run takes place at Pincushion Mountain Trails, just north of Grand Marais, Minnesota. The event offers multiple distances including a 5-mile run/walk, a 3-mile run/walk, and kids' races of 1/4 mile for ages 7 and under and 1 mile for ages 12 and under. The course feature..

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 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 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 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 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 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 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). 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..

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 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..

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..