Trail Running calendar near Frontenac 2026-2027

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.

5th Annual Head & Neck Cancer Foundation Walk/Run on May 17, 2026 at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Walkers, runners and volunteers gather to honor survivors, raise awareness of cancer risk and raise funds for patients.

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.

Four monthly timed trail races at Hixon Trails in La Crosse, Wisconsin, held between May and August 2026. Each race covers 4.25 Miles; single race fee is $25 and the all-races option is $75.

An evening women’s trail run at Pine Point Regional Park in Stillwater featuring a casual 3 mile route, a chance to meet Stride de She coaches, and pizza after. The event is free and requires registration; park pass needed for parking.

A scenic 10 mile event in Saint Paul on June 6, 2026 that runs along Mississippi River Boulevard and through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park with a shuttle returning participants to the start.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with registration open October 1, 2025 and no race cutoffs.

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 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.

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.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

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.

An 11 mile trail race along the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco, Minnesota celebrating its 50th anniversary. The paved rail trail is largely shaded by trees and the event includes a race gift and post race refreshments.

A trail event in La Crosse, Wisconsin featuring a timed 4.15 mile loop where each runner has up to one hour to finish. Entry options include individual, 2 to 3 person teams, 4 to 6 person teams, and a single-lap entry.

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.

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.