Trail Running calendar near Holdingford 2026-2027

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual fitness event offering a 30K foot march, a 30K trail run, and a 5K trail run. It takes place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site and is open to the public and military community.

A Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a **4.167 mile** loop each hour until one runner remains. The course circles Mud Lake, changes direction periodically, and uses a start area at the Bluebird Picnic area.

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.

Join this free community trail race at Theodore Wirth Park featuring a scenic one mile loop for all ages. Participants can choose between a four mile course or dedicated kids distances in a beautiful park setting.

A sustainable trail event at Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum on May 3, 2026 offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50 kilometer races over a mixed terrain 10 mile loop with cupless aid stations and loop-based lap structure.

A full marathon in Holdingford, MN on May 9, 2026 with a 500 runner field limit and a strict six hour time limit. A virtual marathon option with separate registration is available.

Experience an urban trail adventure through Theodore Wirth Park ending at the iconic Sculpture Garden. Choose between 10 mile, 10K, or 5K distances on a point to point course featuring singletrack and ski trails.

Experience a test of endurance at Blacks Grove Park with a last runner standing battle on technical wooded trails. Choose between the continuous backyard ultra or a single loop fun run in the rugged Minnesota wilderness.

Awake the Grapes is a 15th annual vineyard run with 5k and 10k distances at Carlos Creek Winery. The scenic courses mix paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain around the property and nearby Lake Ida. The event includes an award ceremony a..

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.

A trail event at Kensington Runestone Park on June 27, 2026, offering a 7K and a 1 mile kids/fun run with chip timing on the 7K. Proceeds support local Nordic teams and youth ski program development.

Join the community at the Sartell cross country course for a 5K race or a 600 meter family fun run. This local fundraiser supports student scholarships and the school cross country team through a day of sport and connection.

A backyard ultra in Maple Grove, Minnesota using a repeating 5K loop that can be run up to 50K. Presented by Human Race Inc, all registration fees support the Children’s MN Cancer Fund; a virtual option includes mailed race swag.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

Experience the scenic beauty of the Rum River at Runnin in the Ruff. This free annual event features a 10k trail run and a 2 mile run or walk through the hills and ridges of the Milaca Trails.

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.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

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.