Trail Running calendar near Crosby Township 2026-2027

A 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, changes direction periodically, and uses a start area at the Bluebird Picnic area.

Trail races at the David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center range from a 10K loop to a 50K and a two person 50K relay. Courses run mostly on single track Ice Age Trail with marked aid stations and finisher prints.

A community 5K trail run and a reunion dinner supporting SCAD research in Maplewood and St. Paul, featuring a park trail Fun Run Walk, an evening presentation by a Mayo Clinic researcher, vendors, volunteers and sponsorship opportunities.

Choose 10 miles (one loop) or 20 miles (two loops) on grass and gravel single track through Willow River State Park. Aid station midloop, cupless event, portable toilets available.

A free community trail run at Theodore Wirth Park offering a four mile trail classic and kids 1/4 or 1/2 mile options. Preregistration is required and race day spots may be available if space allows.

Popple Shoot Trail Races in Minong, Wisconsin on May 9, 2026 offers four trail distances from 10K to 87K across gravel trail, ATV trails and county roads. Multiple aid stations are provided and awards are given by overall and age divisions.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

Experience an urban trail adventure through Theodore Wirth Park ending at the iconic Sculpture Garden. Choose between 10 mile, 10K, or 5K distances on a point to point course featuring singletrack and ski trails.

This 5th annual run/walk takes place at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Participants come together to honor survivors and raise funds for head and neck cancer patients. Registration starts at $25.

Trail run and walk in Cable on rolling single track through Bayfield County Forest, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus age group awards and local homemade bread and jam for all participants.

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

A mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.

A community Juneteenth Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor marks its 15th year at Dehn's Pumpkins and Events in Dayton, MN on June 20, 2026. The all-ages mud run offers Adult and KIDZ Family waves, requires a signed waiver, and admits spectators to the festival area for a $10 cash fee.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity option for stacked chip timed laps. Spectator passes, group packages, and volunteer opportunities are available..

Experience a point to point trail marathon from Duluth to Carlton on rugged woodland singletrack. This cup free race features 26.2 miles of technical terrain with significant elevation changes and scenic Minnesota forest trails.

A locally run trail event in Solon Springs, Wisconsin offering a 5K, half marathon, marathon, and a 50/50 mystery ultra on the North Country Trail, each limited to 50 entrants.

Experience one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation on a rugged 50 mile out and back course featuring scenic Lake Superior overlooks and the iconic Swinging Bridge.

A three-day Duluth event on August 7–9, 2026 combining mountain bike races, cross-country courses, trail running distances, and a hands-on suspension clinic at 8551 Grand Avenue.

A community fundraiser ultramarathon on 8/8/2026 at Elm Creek Park where runners repeat a 5K each hour up to a 50K total. Registrations support the Children’s Minnesota Kids Cancer Fund and a virtual option is available.