Trail Running calendar near Lake Elmo 2026-2027

Trail races in St. Croix Falls on August 29, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed single track and paved surfaces. Online registration runs November 28, 2025 to August 25, 2026 with a 150 runner limit and no refunds.

The Ravine Trail Run offers 5k and 10k distances on a scenic cross-country ski trail loop in Cottage Grove. Runners will encounter varied terrain including hills, valleys, and prairie sections. The event features chip timing, a post-race ce..

A trail race at Frontenac State Park on September 19, 2026 offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses through rolling prairies, single track trails, and climbs. The event is cupless with aid stations, restrooms, and onsite parking with park admiss..

Run rugged urban trails in Theodore Wirth Park during the Trail Loppet, with distances from 5K to half marathon. The weekend kicks off with a Field Day full of games and untimed youth runs. All Sunday runners finish at Utepils Brewing for a..

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park include 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses on grass and singletrack. Online registration opens in late 2025 and race day entries are available; race shirts are optional.

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.

Trail running at St. Croix State Park with 100K, 50K, 35K and 11K options through forests, rivers and prairie. Longer courses include one or two climbs of a historic fire tower and the event offers camping and food.

A 10 mile trail race at Willow River State Park with single track trails, hills, a stair climb, and waterfall views. Aid is available about halfway; the event is cupless and provides on-site restrooms and parking.

The Swedish Mile Trail Run offers timed 10km and 5km races on rugged trails at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center. There are also short fun runs for kids. Youth racers get a discount, and all adult participants receive lunch after the event.

Celebrate fall at The Great Pumpkin Chase on Oct 11, 2026 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with scenic trails, rolling hills and 5K, 10K and kids fun runs plus a Double Up option. Stick around for a post race bonfire and pancake breakfast.

The Red Yeti Rampage is a fall trail run at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire. Choose from 5K, 10K, or the new 15K Yeti Challenge, all starting at the Chalet. A post-race lunch, awards, and refreshments are included.

Run The Ritter on November 14, 2026 in Lakeville Minnesota offers 3, 5 and 10 mile distances and a Canicross division. Enjoy rolling off road trails on scenic looped courses for a fun fall challenge suitable for all abilities.

A Thanksgiving morning running event in St. Paul with live and virtual distances, tech shirts and finisher medals, team contests, and fundraising for the Open Door Pantry.

A roughly 40 mile winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park where participants travel by foot, ski, or fat bike carrying required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests.