Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

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.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Blacks Grove Park in Wadena Minnesota with a technical 4.167 mile loop and a one loop fun option. Direction changes every five loops and strict gear and crew rules apply.

Awake the Grapes offers 5K and 10K races at Carlos Creek Winery in Alexandria, Minnesota, with courses through vineyards and mixed terrain. The event includes awards, food and drink options, live music, and a tasting room on site.

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.

A new 10 Mile race and a two person 5 Mile relay run along the Mississippi River through Hidden Falls Park to Upper Landing Park, with riverside trails, lakes, scenic bridges, and a shuttle return to the start.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with registration open October 1, 2025 and no race cutoffs.

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.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20th, 2026 for its 15th year. The all-ages mud run features Adult and KIDZ Family waves, festival-area spectator access, and requires a signed waiver and photo ID for adult participants.

A low-cost, low-key running event at Dean Makey School Forest on June 20, 2026 where runners can complete one or more 5 km loops during daylight. The course is marked, basic amenities are provided, and a smoother route option exists.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities in Hugo Minnesota on June 27 2026 offers 5K and 15K mud courses plus an Infinity multi lap option, finisher items, spectator access, and group packages.

Trail races at Kensington Runestone Park featuring a chip-timed 7K and a 1-mile kids run; pre-registration by June 13 includes a T-shirt and proceeds support local Nordic programs.

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A trail event in Tofte with a 10K run, a 10K walk, a one mile race and a kids sprint. The course climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail and returns on a muddy snowmobile trail, with awards and limited event shirts.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

A point to point trail marathon from the Lake Superior Zoo near Duluth to Carlton on rough woodland trails. The 26.2 mile course follows part of the Minnesota Voyageur Trail and features overlooks of Duluth, Lake Superior, and the Swinging..

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

A 5K run on the ski trails of Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth on July 18, 2026. Proceeds benefit the Duluth East Boys and Girls Cross Country Team and participants receive a finish-line treat while pies are awarded to winners.