Trail Running calendar near Lynd 2026-2027

A trail ultra at Great Bear Ski Valley near Sioux Falls offering 50k, 30k and 20k on a roughly 10k loop with nearly 1200 ft of elevation gain per loop. Aid station and drop bags are at the Bear Den.

Obstacle course at the Jackson County Fair on 08/01/2026 with age divisions, set distances and specified obstacle counts for each group.

605 Trail Fest brings three trail distances to Good Earth State Park in Sioux Falls on August 15, 2026, including an 8 mile, a 4.5 mile and a 1 mile youth course. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before.

Trail races at Camden State Park offer 3, 7 and 10 mile courses through a river valley, bluff and prairie with varied footing, parking and park camp facilities; the event is part of a multi-race points series with age divisions.

Trail races through prairie, woods, and a bluff in Big Sioux Recreation Area near Brandon, SD on September 26, 2026. Distances include 5 miles, 2 miles, and a free kids race, with chip timing and series points awarded.

A backyard ultra at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, MN featuring repeated **4 miles 880 feet** loops on mostly grass trails. Each loop begins one hour after the previous and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.

A community 5K and companion kids fun run at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, MN, raising funds and awareness for children and families in Haiti. The in-person 5K is officially timed and a virtual option is available.

A 50K at Tuthill Park where runners complete a 0.31 mile loop 100 times with about 90 feet of climb per loop. Entry is by essay and all donations go to charities chosen by the winners.