Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

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..

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..

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..

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 Utepils Trail Loppet is an urban trail running event on September 21, 2025 in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis. The Sunday program includes three race distances: Half Marathon 10K 5K All Sunday race courses start at the Trailhead and finish at Utepils Brewing. Proceeds benefit the Loppet Foun..

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota, features Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run. Registration and start area are located south of Big Woods State Park at St. John’s United Church of Christ.The course combines roads and cross-country trails, offering runners expansive views of the southern..

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..

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 takes place on Saturday, October 4, 2025, in Duluth, Minnesota. This is the 18th annual Grand Traverse. The event is a fully supported trail running and hiking event held on the Superior Hiking Trail. All distances are point-to-point and all finish at Fitger's Courtyard in Duluth..

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..

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..

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...

Storm the Day - Sunrise to Sunset is a community endurance event held at Prairie Island Campground in Winona, Minnesota. The course is a 2.5-mile loop—the flattest in The Storm Trail Race Series—crafted for all speeds. The clock runs from sunrise to sunset, and participants can complete as many 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..

Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet in Minneapolis, Minnesota, starts and finishes at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park (1221 Theodore Wirth Parkway). The event offers a 12-hour and 6-hour ultramarathon format, plus a relay option, where participants run or walk as many 5-mile loops as possible—solo, or..

Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike takes place in Red Wing, Minnesota, offering a range of fall-friendly distances. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K (6.2 miles), 10 miles, and 13.1 miles, plus a 3.1-mile hike. The course runs on Memorial Bluff, with a 3.1-mile loop and a 6-mile loop through open..

Wild Duluth Races take place in Duluth, Minnesota on October 18-19, 2025. The event includes ultramarathon and trail race distances run largely on the Superior Hiking Trail within Duluth, with sections that include views of Lake Superior. Saturday features the ultramarathons with starts at Bayfront..

Run The Ritter is a trail running event held in Lakeville, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile distance options, along with a Canicross division for runners with dogs. The course consists of a 5-mile loop with rolling hills, a mix of wide off-road trails, some gravel road sections, and..

Turkey Day Trail Trot takes place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at the east side of Battle Creek Regional Park (2350 Upper Afton Rd). The event offers several trail distances: 10K; 5K; and youth options including 10K/5K for ages 16 and under, plus 70+ experienced variants, and a 3K Kids Run. The 5K cour..

Turkey Trot St. Paul is an annual Thanksgiving morning running event in Saint Paul, Minnesota, organized by the MN Run Series. The live races include a 6K and a 10K starting and finishing in Upper Landing Park, with a festive atmosphere and a charitable component benefiting Open Door Pantry.Features..