Trail Running calendar near Hinckley 2026-2027

A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.

A roughly 40-mile winter survival race in St. Croix State Park, Minnesota, for foot, ski, and fat-bike participants who carry required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests overnight.

Vasaloppet USA is a two-day cross-country ski event in Mora, Minnesota on February 13 and 14, 2027. Races range from a Miniloppet to 51 km, snowmaking supports consistent conditions and fluorinated ski wax is banned.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.

A Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. The course circles Mud Lake with 296 feet of elevation change and is a Bronze Ticket qualifier.

Trail races through Saint John's Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville, MN offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K options. The course uses mixed surfaces, has two aid stations per loop, and operates as a cupless event.

A marathon presented by the St. Cloud River Runners along the Lake Wobegon Trail through Albany, Avon, St. Joseph and Holdingford. The 2027 race is set for May 8, 2027 and registration opens September 1, 2026.