Trail Running calendar near Cottage Grove 2026-2027

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.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

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.

A fall trail event at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire on November 8, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K and a new 15K Yeti Challenge. The race includes a post-race lunch, awards, door prizes and refreshments.

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.

Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.

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 prediction format 5K in Rochester where runners estimate their finish time, start so they cross at the common finish, and the first ten finishers win carved polar bears.

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.