Trail Running calendar near Collegeville 2026-2027

A trail event along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) offering 6 and 12 hour looped run or walk formats, relay teams, a one loop fun run, and a kids Little Loopet. The day highlights Dakota place based stories, foods, and community partners.

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.

An evening trail run on Battle Creek trails offering 5K and 10K loop options, unlit off-pavement terrain with notable climbs, day of registration at Battle Creek Rec Center, and post race food and a complimentary drink at Wabasha Brewing.

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 roughly 40-mile winter survival race in St. Croix State Park, Minnesota, for foot, ski, and fat-bike participants who carry required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests overnight.

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.

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 loop-based backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; the course circles Mud Lake and the event serves as a Bronze Ticket qualifier for Big's Backyard Team Champions..

Collegeville Ultra runs on a roughly 10-mile loop through Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville, MN, with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50 kilometer options. The cupless event has two aid stations per loop and space for drop bags.