Trail Running calendar near Minneapolis 2026-2027

A community Juneteenth Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20, 2026 for a 5K obstacle run with Adult and KIDZ Family Waves. Waivers are required, adults must bring photo ID, and spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

A community trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park following the Prairie, Poplar, Wash Pond loop on mixed surfaces, followed by a casual social at AEGIR Brewing Company with MN Brewery Running Series and beverage options.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 in Hugo, Minnesota offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an Infinity multiple laps option, spectator access, and finisher items including a 2026 medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

Afton Trail Run stages **25 KM** and **50 KM** trail races at Afton State Park on the St. Croix River on July 4, 2026. The event features course maps, staffed aid stations, volunteer support and published results and photos.

A 7 mile runnable loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN, part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series. Chip timed with an on-course water stop, limited to 425 runners and a $30 entry fee.

A community 5K and 10K on July 18, 2026 at Lion’s Park in St Croix Falls, WI, with a scenic mostly shaded course through the Wert Family Preserve. Race T shirts and medals are provided; timing clock used but not chip timed.

Teams of two race head to head over a just under 300 yards obstacle course with dry obstacles and a likely muddy section in West Concord on July 25, 2026. Open to adults 18 and up; registration fee is $15.

A rolling five mile trail race in Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings on July 29, 2026, with two figure-eight loops, a midrace water stop, chip timing and post-race refreshments; field limited to 425 and entry is nonrefundable.

An 11 mile trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco on August 1, 2026. The course runs on paved rail trail under a tree canopy, celebrates a 50th anniversary, and includes a race gift plus post race refreshments.

A trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park offering a free 0.7k, a 7k and a 7 mile course with technical climbs, chip timing in 2026, and a post-race pancake party.

A trail backyard-ultra in Maple Grove where runners complete repeating 5K laps up to 50K. Virtual entries and kid-friendly options are available, and all registration fees benefit the Children's MN Cancer Fund.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

A backyard style bingo run around Sunfish Lake on repeated 2.85 mile loops. Runners draw bingo balls after laps finished within a 32 minute window; two card options change total distance and maximum loops.

A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.

A community event at Riverwood Nature Center offering a 5K trail run and a 1 Mile nature walk with a kids scavenger hunt and a K9 unit demonstration. The 5K has a $30 entry fee and a t shirt guarantee for pre registration.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls WI on August 29, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on mixed single track, gravel and paved trails from the Polk County Information Center. Field limited to 150; registration runs Nov 28, 2025 to Au..

Experience a scenic trail race through the hills and prairies of Cottage Grove on unpaved cross country ski paths. Choose between the single loop 5k or the double loop 10k for a diverse multi terrain running experience.

A backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on September 5, 2026, where runners repeat a *4.167-mile* loop each hour until they cannot finish within the hour. The course mixes gravel, asphalt, and trail and includes a sauna and swim option.

Trail Loppet offers trail races in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses and post-race music plus a free Utepils drink. Sunday Field Day at the Trailhead features untimed 1 mile and 0.5 mile runs and games for kids.