Trail Running calendar near Crystal 2025-2026

Run The Ritter in Lakeville, Minnesota on November 15, 2025 offers 3, 5 and 10 mile routes plus a canicross division. The course winds over wide off road trails and rolling hills on a two loop layout for a scenic, satisfying challenge.

Run in the Turkey Trot St. Paul on Nov 27 at Upper Landing Park, live 6K and 10K or virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon to benefit the Open Door food shelf. Finishers get a tech shirt and medal while teams compete for prizes.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day Trail Trot at Battle Creek Regional Park in Saint Paul with 3K, 5K and 10K trail distances. All participants get a custom long sleeve event shirt amid rolling trails and variable weather.

Join the Amery Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day for a fun and flat 5K along the scenic Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Family friendly with youth and adult categories, chip timing, and a commemorative 2025 event shirt for registrants.

Test your grit in the St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra, an overnight 40 mile survival race through snowy St. Croix State Park. Run, ski, or fat bike while carrying all essential gear and proving your winter survival skills on course.

Join the Bingo Challenge Races at Eagle Point Lake for looped trail running where fast 3.5 mile laps earn bingo balls. Choose 5k, 10k or longer bingo formats and test your pace, strategy and grit on scenic singletrack.

Join the Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run on April 18, 2026 in Arden Hills, MN for a 30K foot march, 30K trail run or 5K on scenic military training grounds. Open to the public and military families, proceeds support veterans.

Test your endurance at Elm Creek Backyard Ultra in Maple Grove MN: runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until only one remains, who must finish a final solo loop. Scenic lake trails and crew support between laps add to the drama.

Take on scenic equestrian trails at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve with 6K, 12.5K, 25K and 50K options through rolling hills, prairies and woodlands. Packed dirt and grassy paths, lakeside views and aid stations make for a memorable trail day.

Experience the scenic Lake Wobegon Trail Marathon, a community favorite hosted by the St. Cloud River Runners. Enjoy a fast road course through charming central Minnesota towns and collect a medal in the event series.

CityTrail Loppet is an urban trail run through Theodore Wirth Park with 5K, 10K and 10 Mile options, all finishing together at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Enjoy mixed trail scenery, finish line music and food, and a complimentary beer..

Celebrate July 4 at Afton State Park with the Afton Trail Run, featuring scenic routes along the St. Croix River and challenging 25K and 50K distances. Enjoy rolling trails, river views, and a friendly community atmosphere.

Enjoy scenic, technical trails in St Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K options over rolling hills, bridges and single track. Limited to 150 online entries, this intimate event features full aid stations and a full color finis..

Experience scenic trails through forests, rivers, and prairie at St. Croix State Park near Hinckley on October 3, 2026. Choose from 11K to 100K, including a mid run climb of a historic fire tower, with food and camping at race HQ.