Trail Running calendar near Blaine 2026-2027

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 half marathon and 5k in Long Lake, Minnesota featuring country roads, rolling hills, crushed limestone trails and a western themed post-race gathering.

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.

Sold out 20 mile loop hike at St. Croix State Park on Oct 17, 2026, with river views, aid stations every five to seven miles, and a finisher medal.

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 winter human powered run, bike, and ski event on the Tuscobia and Wild Rivers State Trails offering 80 mile and 160 mile options, largely self supported with required gear.

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.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.

A backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains.