Trail Running calendar near Elk River 2026-2027

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.

Experience rolling hills and scenic wetlands at the Trail Mix Race in Rockford. With distances ranging from 6K to 50K, runners explore prairies and big woods landscapes in this premier western metro park.

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.

A trail ultrarun at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50 kilometer options across varied surfaces. The cupless course has two aid stations per loop and offers finisher medallions and early registration shirts.

A marathon presented by the St. Cloud River Runners on the Lake Wobegon Trail, involving several central Minnesota communities. The 2026 event is scheduled for May 9 2026 and registration is already closed.

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.

An urban trail run from Theodore Wirth Park to the Sculpture Garden offering 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile courses, on-course aid stations, live tracking, and a finish line party with music and beer for participants 21 plus.

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.

A rolling two-loop 10 km trail race around Jensen Lake in Eagan, Minnesota, featuring about 200 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, a midway water stop, a 425-runner field limit, and post-race refreshments.

A group trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park followed by a taproom social at AEGIR Brewery with MN Brewery Running Series. Trails are partly paved and partly natural with a few climbs and road or trail shoes are fine.

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..

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

7MC is a trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park in St Peter MN on August 1, 2026. It offers three distances, chip timing for 2026, t-shirt options, and volunteer opportunities on race day.