Trail Running calendar near Minnehaha Falls 2026-2027

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park include 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K courses on grass and singletrack. Online registration opens in late 2025 and race day entries are available; race shirts are optional.

Big Woods Run on September 26, 2026 in Faribault, MN offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run; fees increase by registration date and registrations are nonrefundable with limited transfer options.

Trail running at St. Croix State Park with 100K, 50K, 35K and 11K options through forests, rivers and prairie. Longer courses include one or two climbs of a historic fire tower and the event offers camping and food.

A 10 mile trail race at Willow River State Park with single track trails, hills, a stair climb, and waterfall views. Aid is available about halfway; the event is cupless and provides on-site restrooms and parking.

Trail races and family activities in Mora Minnesota include a timed 10K, a 5K fun run, and kids races; proceeds support snow-making and trail operations at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center.

Celebrate fall at The Great Pumpkin Chase on Oct 11, 2026 at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with scenic trails, rolling hills and 5K, 10K and kids fun runs plus a Double Up option. Stick around for a post race bonfire and pancake breakfast.

Run The Ritter on November 14, 2026 in Lakeville Minnesota offers 3, 5 and 10 mile distances and a Canicross division. Enjoy rolling off road trails on scenic looped courses for a fun fall challenge suitable for all abilities.

A Thanksgiving morning event in St. Paul with live 6K and 10K options plus several virtual distances, race swag and age group awards, and fundraising support for the Open Door food shelf.

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.