Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 62 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Minnesota below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
Evening 5K in Moorhead starting and finishing at Junkyard Brewing Company with chip timed results, an event shirt and a complimentary beer.
A backyard style bingo run around Sunfish Lake on repeated 2.85 mile loops. Runners draw bingo balls after laps finished within a 32 minute window; two card options change total distance and maximum loops.
A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.
A 4.4 mile run and walk through the woods, trails, and back-roads of Brimson Minnesota with a virtual option. All proceeds support the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota's 2025 Fire Department of the Year.
A community 5K run and the Walk A Mile tradition on August 15, 2026 bring people together to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors, with proceeds funding local advocacy, prevention education, and survivor services.
Trail races at Camden State Park near Lynd MN offering 10, 7, and 3 mile courses with chip timing, a participant neck gaiter, and a points series.
A trail race at Northland Arboretum on August 22, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K on forested, off road trails with chip timing, aid stations, race shirts, and limited entries.
Clothing optional 5K and 1 mile thirsty/beer mile at Oakwood in Stacy, Minnesota, held August 22, 2026. Adults 18 or older may participate, and the beer mile requires age 21 or older.
September 2026
Experience a scenic trail race through the hills and prairies of Cottage Grove on unpaved cross country ski paths. Choose between the single loop 5k or the double loop 10k for a diverse multi terrain running experience.
Backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on Sep 5, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they can no longer finish within the hour; course includes gravel, asphalt and trail.
Three trail races along the Superior Hiking Trail on Minnesota’s North Shore on Sept 11 and 12 2026, offered at 100 miles, 50 miles and 26.2 miles.
A dog friendly 5K trail trek at The Babinski Foundation in Pequot Lakes with a free T shirt, BBQ and postrun pancake breakfast; early bird registration available.
A two day ultrafest in Moorhead on September 18 and 19, 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour run and ruck events on a roughly 5 mile lap with aid stations, finisher items, and awards including buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishes.
An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K with on course aid stations, athlete tracking and a finish line festival.
Trail races along the Red River on September 19, 2026 with a USTF certified course, finish-line awards, post-race snacks and over $1,000 in door prizes.
Annual trail run in Milaca along the Rum River with a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k; registration opens this summer and is free.
Trail runs and a kids 1K at Quarry Park on September 19, 2026, with a $5 entry fee and a beachside celebration at Swimming Quarry 11.
Patriotic endurance event at Buck Hill where participants complete laps on a one mile loop to raise funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Sunrise 5K in Wyoming, MN on September 19, 2026 is a community 5K on the Sunrise Trails with proceeds benefiting Wyoming Fire Relief.