Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

A community 5K trail run and a reunion dinner supporting SCAD research in Maplewood and St. Paul, featuring a park trail Fun Run Walk, an evening presentation by a Mayo Clinic researcher, vendors, volunteers and sponsorship opportunities.

Experience rolling hills and scenic wetlands at the Trail Mix Race in Rockford. With distances ranging from 6K to 50K, runners explore prairies and big woods landscapes in this premier western metro park.

A free community trail run at Theodore Wirth Park offering a four mile trail classic and kids 1/4 or 1/2 mile options. Preregistration is required and race day spots may be available if space allows.

A trail ultrarun at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50 kilometer options across varied surfaces. The cupless course has two aid stations per loop and offers finisher medallions and early registration shirts.

A marathon presented by the St. Cloud River Runners on the Lake Wobegon Trail, involving several central Minnesota communities. The 2026 event is scheduled for May 9 2026 and registration is already closed.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

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 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 are guaranteed a t-shirt; a Stampede er recognition is awarded after..

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.

This 5th annual run/walk takes place at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Participants come together to honor survivors and raise funds for head and neck cancer patients. Registration starts at $25.

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.

Experience a test of endurance at Blacks Grove Park with a last runner standing battle on technical wooded trails. Choose between the continuous backyard ultra or a single loop fun run in the rugged Minnesota wilderness.

Awake the Grapes is a 15th annual vineyard run with 5k and 10k distances at Carlos Creek Winery. The scenic courses mix paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain around the property and nearby Lake Ida. The event includes an award ceremony a..

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.

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

Storm the Woods offers four trail race distances at Chester Woods, from a 5K to a 50K ultramarathon. The event is organized by a non-profit focused on youth mental health awareness. Runners can choose between loops for the longer distances.

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.