Trail Running calendar near Frontenac 2026-2027

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 asphalt trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco, Minnesota, marking the event's 50th anniversary and offering a race gift plus post-race refreshments and watermelon.

Experience the unique Run Until Done format on a 4.15 mile trail loop in La Crosse. Participate as an individual or in teams of up to six people to test your endurance against the clock.

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.

Experience a backyard style race with a twist in Lake Elmo where you run 2.6 mile loops to earn bingo balls. Complete your card fastest while navigating scenic hiking trails to claim victory.

An alumni, family and friends run at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN in August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K courses around the soccer fields, with a $10 entry fee and post-race snacks.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K courses on mixed trails and paved sections, limited to 150 online entries and open registration from Nov 28, 2025 to Aug 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.

Trail Loppet is an urban trail running festival in Theodore Wirth Park with races at Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, festival amenities at the finish, supported fluid stations, athlete tracking, and awards for top finishers.

A trail race at Frontenac State Park on September 26, 2026, offering 5-mile and 10-mile courses across prairie, single-track and climbs. The event is cupless with water stations, camping in the park, and nearby hotels.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park feature 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options on grass and singletrack, with aid stations for the longer distances, on-site packet pickup, and an on-site Visitor Center for facilities.

Big Woods Run on September 26, 2026 in Faribault, MN offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run; fees increase by registration date and registrations are nonrefundable with limited transfer options.

A fall 5K trail run/walk at Schwertel Family Farms & The Berry Market in Trempealeau, WI on September 26, 2026, featuring trails through a corn maze, a valley, and a berry patch; a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

Experience night trail running on the rolling grassy hills of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Choose between 5k and 10k races or a 6 hour endurance shuffle on lit ski trails.

The Trout Brook 10 miler is a trail race at Willow River State Park in Hudson WI, featuring single-track trails, hills, a stair climb, and waterfall views with an aid station near the halfway point.

Experience a unique running event in Winona Minnesota held from sunrise to sunset. Participants can push their endurance along Prairie Island Road throughout the full duration of the daylight hours.

Fall trail running at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with 10K, 5K, a kids .5 mile fun run, and a double up option. Aid stations on course, leashed dogs welcome, and a post race bonfire with pancake breakfast.

A trail event at Theodore Wirth Park honoring Dakota people and land along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ, with 6- and 12-hour individual or four-person relay formats, a 1-loop fun run, and a kids Little Loopet.

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.