Trail Running calendar near Dellwood 2026-2027

A group trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park in Elk River that follows the Prairie Poplar Wash Pond loop, with mixed paved and natural surfaces and a post run meetup at AEGIR Brewing Company offering beer and non alcoholic options.

Inaugural Mightyssippi on June 6, 2026 features a 10-mile, a new 5K, and a two-person 5-mile relay along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, with routes through Hidden Falls Park and a finish at Upper Landing Park.

A chip timed 5 kilometer trail loop at French Regional Park in Plymouth, Minnesota on June 17, 2026. The course is wide and non-technical with about 210 feet of elevation gain, no midcourse water stop, and a 425 runner field limit.

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 returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20th, 2026 for its 15th year. The all-ages mud run features Adult and KIDZ Family waves, festival-area spectator access, and requires a signed waiver and photo ID for adult participants.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities in Hugo Minnesota on June 27 2026 offers 5K and 15K mud courses plus an Infinity multi lap option, finisher items, spectator access, and group packages.

Afton Trail Run stages trail races at Afton State Park (St. Croix River valley) on July 4, 2026, offering 25K and 50K distances with course maps, aid stations, volunteers, and published results.

A chip-timed 7 mile loop at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, run on single and double track with a water stop about 5 km in. Field limit 425 and an entry fee of $30 plus registration fees; post-race pizza and refreshments.

A mid summer trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings Minnesota, the Spring Lake Park 5 mile follows two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track. The event features chip timing, a midrace water stop, parking and..

An 11 mile trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco on August 1, 2026. The course runs on paved rail trail under a tree canopy, celebrates a 50th anniversary, and includes a race gift plus post race refreshments.

Trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park hosted by River Valley Running, offering a free 0.7k plus 7k and 7-mile courses with technical climbs, chip timing, a post-race pancake party, and volunteer opportunities.

Trail-based Backyard Ultra in Maple Grove offering hourly 5K loops up to 50K with in-person and virtual options; all registration fees benefit Children's MN Cancer Fund and the 50K carries RRCA championship status.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

A looped trail event at Sunfish Lake that combines timed 2.6 mile laps with a bingo card mechanic. Runners choose a 3x3 or 4x4 card and draw after qualifying loops to try to complete bingo while logging time and distance.

A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K routes across single track, gravel and paved surfaces. Online entry is limited to 150 runners and closes August 25, 2026.

Experience a scenic trail race through the hills and prairies of Cottage Grove on unpaved cross country ski paths. Choose between the single loop 5k or the double loop 10k for a diverse multi terrain running experience.

An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses. The finish area includes music and a complimentary Pryes Brewing beverage, and proceeds support the Loppet Foundation.

An annual trail run along scenic Rum River trails in Milaca offering a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k. Registration opens this summer and is free and open to the public.

A trail run and a kids race at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park, MN on September 19, 2026; individual registration is $5 through September 18 and early registrants by September 1 receive a free shirt.