Trail Running calendar near Lake Elmo 2026-2027

An annual trail run along scenic Rum River trails in Milaca offering a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k. Registration opens this summer and is free and open to the public.

A trail run and a kids race at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park, MN on September 19, 2026; individual registration is $5 through September 18 and early registrants by September 1 receive a free shirt.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..

A community 5k in Wyoming, MN on Sept 19, 2026 supporting Wyoming Fire Relief. Entry is $30 and includes a cotton race shirt; online registration runs through Sept 18, 2026.

Trail races at Frontenac State Park offering 5 and 10 mile courses across prairies, single track woods, and scenic overlooks. The cupless event provides aid stations and restroom facilities; participants should carry a water container.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options on park trails. Support and entry fees vary by distance and registration date, with race day registration available.

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota features a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mixed roads and cross-country course near Big Woods State Park during peak fall color, with homemade cookies and soup provided for participants.

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 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.

A *10-mile* single-track trail race at Willow River State Park featuring technical wooded terrain, climbs, stairs, and a waterfall. The cupless course has an aid station at about 4.2 miles and on-site restrooms and parking.

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.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

A fall trail running event at Lake Elmo Park Reserve offering 10K, 5K, a kids 0.5 mile fun run and a double up option. The course features rolling hills, aid stations and a post race bonfire with pancake breakfast.

A trail event along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) offering 6 and 12 hour looped run or walk formats, relay teams, a one loop fun run, and a kids Little Loopet. The day highlights Dakota place based stories, foods, and community partners.

The MammothMarch Minnesota will take place in Crosby Township on Saturday 17 October 2026.

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.

A night trail run in Battle Creek, Saint Paul on October 23, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay. The unlit, off pavement course is hilly so participants should bring a headlamp; post race food trucks and a complimentary..

A time based trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge where runners choose a four hour or eight hour effort on repeated five mile single track laps, with a one mile bonus loop opening in the final hour.

A fall trail event at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire on November 8, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K and a new 15K Yeti Challenge. The race includes a post-race lunch, awards, door prizes and refreshments.

Trail running event in Lakeville on November 14, 2026 offering 3 mile, 5 mile, 10 mile and Canicross divisions. Courses use wide off road trails with rolling hills, some rocks and a short gravel section; the 5 mile route rises 525 feet.