Trail Running calendar near Lakeville 2026-2027

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 September 19, 2026, organized by True North Adventures. The event supports Wyoming Fire Relief, includes a race shirt, and lists online registration through September 18.

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 in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota, offering 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k on grass and singletrack. Longer distances include multiple aid stations and post race food.

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 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.

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 5K run at Wild River State Park in Center City, MN. Registration opens 1 July 2026 and archives of past races and photos date back to 2012.

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-hour and 12-hour timed runs or walks, relay teams, a one-loop fun run, and a kids Little Loopet, with on-course aid stations and start/finish at the Theodore Wirth Park Trailhead.

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.

Night Light is a nighttime trail event on the Battle Creek trails in Saint Paul with 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay. The course is off pavement on grassy and dirt trails with notable climbs and is unlit.

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.

Run The Ritter is a trail running event in Lakeville, Minnesota offering 3 mile, 5 mile, and 10 mile options plus a Canicross division. The course uses wide off road trails with rolling hills, rocks, and a short gravel section.

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 Thanksgiving morning trail event at Battle Creek Regional Park offering 10K, 5K and a 3K kids course on a rolling 5K double loop with mixed paved and off pavement trails. Long sleeve shirts are provided and podium pies go to top finishers..

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 style ultrarun in Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. The course circles Mud Lake, includes 296 feet of elevation change, and serves as a Bronze Ticket qualifier for Bigs Ba..

Mightyssippi features a 10 mile race, a two-person 5 mile relay and a new 5K along the Mississippi River in St Paul, finishing at Upper Landing Park with a shuttle back to the start.