Trail Running calendar near Lakeside/Lester Park 2026-2027

Explore the early spring trails at the Bird Sanctuary, a managed brush prairie on the North Country Trail. Choose between a scenic 10k or a 20k that tours the entire wildlife area, both on 99.9% single-track. The courses offer a mix of open..

Event Details The Popple Shoot Trail Races take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event is organized by Big Slo Running and net proceeds are donated to local charities. The races start and finish at the Wild River Campground, located at 8..

Trail run and walk in Cable on rolling single track through Bayfield County Forest, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus age group awards and local homemade bread and jam for all participants.

Event Overview The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is a trail running and obstacle course event scheduled for June 13, 2026, at the Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area in Bayfield, Wisconsin. It is a fundraising event, with all proceeds sp..

This July 4th event in Tofte features a muddy 10k trail run and walk, plus a free one mile race. The 10k route climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail before descending on a snowmobile path. Participants must be 11 or older, and dogs are no..

This point-to-point trail marathon covers 26.2 miles of rough woodland trails in Minnesota. It honors Eugene Curnow and has a history dating back to 1992.

Head to the Wisconsin Northwoods for NCTRaces: Palmers, a low-key trail event on the North Country Trail. Choose from a 5K, half marathon, marathon, or a unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra where the distance is a surprise. The out-and-back courses..

Event Details The Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon is a 50-mile trail race. It takes place on 25 July 2026. The event was founded in 1982. Course and Route The course is an out-and-back route starting and finishing at Carlton High Sch..

Summit North Trail Runs is a two-day trail event in West Duluth at Grand Avenue Chalet, Spirit Mountain from August 14, 2026 to August 15, 2026. It features a Friday night Hill Climb & Descent and multiple Saturday races including a Heavy H..

Join the Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026, in Cable, Wisconsin. Choose from distances like the marathon, half marathon, new 10K, or 5K on the scenic Birkie Trail. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and post race refreshments.

Run through the scenic forests and prairies of St. Croix State Park on a flat course. Choose from four trail distances, with the longer routes featuring a climb up a historic fire tower. This small, welcoming event includes food, camping, a..

The Grand Traverse is a 19th annual hike and run event on the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth. It offers four point-to-point distances, finishing at Fitger's Courtyard by Lake Superior. Shuttle buses are provided to the start.

Experience the rugged Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth with views of Lake Superior. Choose from 100K and 50K ultras on Saturday or a half marathon and 10K on Sunday. All races showcase the wild trails within the city limits.

MammothMarch returns to Minnesota for a 20-mile hike through the expansive St. Croix State Park. Participants have 8 hours to complete the scenic route along the National Scenic Riverway and earn a finisher medal. The event is designed for..

NCTRaces 15x is a last runner standing challenge on Wisconsin's North Country Trail. Runners must complete a 1-mile loop every 15 minutes until they can't. The event supports local trail maintenance through the Brule-St. Croix Chapter.

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.