Trail Running calendar near Annandale 2026-2027

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on Saint Croix on September 26 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on grassy and wooded trails.

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota features a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mixed roads and cross-country course near Big Woods State Park during peak fall color, with homemade cookies and soup provided for participants.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

Experience night trail running on the rolling grassy hills of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Choose between 5k and 10k races or a 6 hour endurance shuffle on lit ski trails.

A 10 miles trail race at Willow River State Park with technical single track, climbs, stairs, a waterfall, and a cupless format with one aid station.

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 western-themed fall race in Minnesota offering a half marathon and 5k, with music, food, awards, family-friendly policies, and an optional sweatshirt.

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 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.

A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park honoring Dakota land with 6- and 12-hour looped run/walks, a kids' Little Loopet, and community aid stations.

A 5 mile walk and run on October 17, 2026 supporting the Strive Scholarship with apple treats at the finish and an orchard store on site.

Nighttime trail event at Battle Creek Regional Park offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a 3 person 15K relay on unlit off-pavement trails with post-race food and drinks.

Timed trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge: choose a four hour or eight hour run on a 5 mile single track loop with a one mile bonus.

Run the Ritter at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, MN on November 14, 2026 offers 3 mile, 5 mile and 10 mile trail races. The event includes the RRCA 5 Mile State Championship and a 3 mile Canicross division with limited entries.

A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.

A fall trail run at Battle Creek Regional Park with 3K, 5K and 10K options on mixed paved and ski-trail terrain, shirts for all runners and podium pies for top finishers.

A short course winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park on January 9-10, 2027. Participants cover roughly 40 miles on foot, skis, or fat bike while carrying required survival gear and completing two on-course skill tests.

Vasaloppet USA is a two-day cross-country ski event in Mora, Minnesota on February 13 and 14, 2027. Races range from a Miniloppet to 51 km, snowmaking supports consistent conditions and fluorinated ski wax is banned.

Skyway5k on February 27, 2027 is a chip timed indoor 5K through the St. Paul skyway system starting and ending at Union Depot. The route crosses buildings with stairs turns and accessible elevator detours and welcomes walkers.