Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

The Frozen 4 Hour & 5K - Duluth Winter Trail Series will take place in Lakeside/Lester Park on Saturday 7 February 2026. You can run between 5 and 4 hours.

Run scenic loops around Eagle Point Lake in Lake Elmo and choose a 5k, 10k or the unique Bingo Card races that can stretch into ultra distances. Complete loops in under 45 minutes to draw bingo balls and chase fun on this chip timed group s..

Join the 40th Pepsi Challenge and Great River Energy Rush at Giants Ridge, Biwabik MN on Feb 28, 2026 for classic and freestyle races on 60 km of groomed trails. Choose 8K to 50K courses, with Birkie qualifier spots available.

A baseball themed marathon and half marathon at Dave Anderson Athletic Complex in Elk River, MN. The marathon is 384 and a half loops equal to 26.2 miles, with aid on each loop and no qualification requirement.

Multi distance trail running at Zumbro Bottoms in Theilman Minnesota on April 10 and 11 2026. Distances include 100 Mile, 50 Mile, 34 Mile and 17 Mile and the event publishes results and media.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 18, 2026, offering a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, community expo, chip timing, and proceeds benefiting military and veteran programs.

Storm the Park in Altura, MN on April 18, 2026 offers trail race options from 5K up to 50K at Whitewater State Park, with course maps available and no time cutoffs for any distance.

Trail Mix Race on May 2, 2026 at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve in Rockford, Minnesota offers trail distances from 6K to 50K over packed dirt and grass. The course passes wetlands, prairie and big woods and includes four aid stations.

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.

Trail races of 12.5K, 25K and 50K run on the Superior Hiking Trail near Lutsen, Minnesota on Saturday May 16, 2026. Registration used a lottery held January 1 to January 15, 2026.

Pound the Mound at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne MN on May 16, 2026 offers 30 mile, 20 mile, and 10 mile distances. Registration closes May 9 and sign ups by April 30 guarantee a shirt; the event includes a Stampedeer recognition progra..

An urban point to point trail run from Theodore Wirth Park to the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden offering 5K, 10K and 10 Mile options, on course aid, live tracking and a Sculpture Garden finish party with refreshments.

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.

Run through vineyards and lakeside roads at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria at the annual Awake the Grapes festival. Choose a 5 km or 10 km course, then enjoy live music, food, winery tastings and local brews.

The Mightyssippi 10 Mile will take place in Macalester - Groveland on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run 10 miles.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026, offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50k options. Organized by Storm Sporting Events, a nonprofit supporting youth mental health.

Running Wild at Maplewood State Park on June 13, 2026 offers a 7K trail run, LIFE Hike and kids races. Proceeds support Health Resources of Fergus Falls; finishers earn ribbons, woodallions and maple syrup.

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.