Trail Running calendar near Moorhead 2026-2027

A community event in Ashby, Minnesota on August 8, 2026 offering a 5K, a 5 mile course, and an in spirit option; the event includes clear mile markers, memorial displays, and a registration packet with a hat.

An evening chip timed 5K in Moorhead on August 12 starting and finishing at Junkyard Brewing Moorhead with a race shirt, commemorative glass and one beer included.

A backyard ultra in McLeod, ND with a loop of about 4 miles 880 feet (6.7056 km). Runners start each lap together once per hour and the last runner to complete a lap wins.

A two day ultrafest in Moorhead on September 18 and 19, 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour run and ruck events on a roughly 5 mile lap with aid stations, finisher items, and awards including buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishes.

A river-trail running event on September 19, 2026, marking the club's history since 1974. The USTF certified course includes post-race snacks, over $1,000 in door prizes, and benefits local nonprofit Hope Inc.

A one-loop trail run of 4.167 miles plus a Last One Standing endurance event where runners repeat the same loop hourly until only one remains. Registration opens April 9 and closes July 13, 2026.