Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 63 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Minnesota below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Nine short trail races across the Twin Ports from August to October with free entry, woodland singletrack courses, and a final potluck with prizes.
Experience the prairies and single track trails of Frontenac State Park in Minnesota with 5 mile and 10 mile trail races.
Experience the wide grass trails of William O'Brien State Park with race distances ranging from a family friendly 5k to a multi loop 50k ultramarathon.
Big Woods Run in Faribault, MN on September 26, 2026 offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run with tiered registration fees.
Two trail formats in Detroit Lakes on September 26, 2026, featuring a single 4.167 mile loop and a Last One Standing endurance format.
A regional high school cross-country meet in Grand Forks with about 100 teams from four states and a community 3K race on the same course.
A nine-race trail series across the Twin Ports from August to October 2026 featuring short woodland singletrack courses, free entry, and a final potluck with prizes.
October 2026
Trail races in St. Croix State Park on October 3, 2026, offering 11K to 100K distances, camping, food, and a historic fire tower climb.
Timed six-hour ultra at Lake Elmo Park Reserve on grassy ski trails with 3.3 mile and 1.2 mile loops, limited to 100 runners and requiring a headlamp.
A fully supported point to point hike and run along the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth, offering four distances, shuttle service to starts, and a finish at Fitger's Courtyard.
Community and alumni 5K at Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth on October 3, 2026, with a $15 bib fee raising funds for Hermantown Cross Country and the Young Athletes Foundation.
Test your endurance at Blue Mounds State Park in a last runner standing race featuring a grass and trail loop course near Luverne Minnesota.
Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.
A sunrise to sunset loop event in Winona, MN where individuals or teams complete as many 2.50 mile loops as they choose, with relay and family divisions.
A Western themed fall half marathon and 5k hosted by Gear West in Minnesota, with country roads, crushed limestone trails, music, post race refreshments and family friendly options.
A 7k trail run at Essex Park in Rochester, MN on October 10, 2026, with two registration options and all profits dedicated to trail maintenance.
A community 5K and companion kids fun run at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, MN, raising funds and awareness for children and families in Haiti. The in-person 5K is officially timed and a virtual option is available.
A community-hosted 5K run or walk at Wild River State Park in Center City, Minnesota, held each year on the second Saturday in October. Registration opens in July and the course may change depending on trail conditions.
A four-mile trail run at Detroit Mountain on October 10, 2026, following named trails with on-site market stalls, food trucks, and chairlift rides after the race.
A fall trail run at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with 10K, 5K, a kids fun run and a double up option. Aid stations are provided, leashed dogs are welcome, and the day concludes with a bonfire and pancake breakfast.