Trail Running calendar near Faribault 2025-2026

Join the Spooky Shuffle 5K trail run in Baldwin WI on October 30, 2025 for a fun evening of costumes, bonfires, cider and s'mores. Costume contest with cash prizes and a free kids treat run make it perfect for the whole family.

Icebox 480/240 is a timed trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge in River Falls where you log miles on a roughly 5 mile single track loop. Pick a 4 hour or 8 hour effort with a 1.05 mile final loop in your last hour and aid stations on course.

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.

Storm the Bluffs on Dec 6 in Minnesota City invites trail runners and mountain bikers to tackle the scenic Bronk Plowline Trails with options from 5 km runs to a challenging duathlon. Proceeds support youth mental health programs.

Find your pace at the Zumbro Endurance Run, a two day trail festival April 10 and 11 in scenic Zumbro Bottoms, Minnesota. Choose from 17, 34, 50 or 100 mile courses through hardwoods, sand coulees and river crossings.

Test your grit at the Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run at Arden Hills Army Training Site, featuring a challenging 30K and a scenic 5K for all levels. Enjoy a community expo, military displays, and support Minnesota military charities.

Storm the Park at Whitewater State Park offers trail races from 5K to 50K through riverside meadows, bluffs and Chimney Rock. Join the Storm Trail Race Series to challenge yourself and support youth mental health programs.

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.

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.