Trail Running calendar near Oronoco 2026-2027

River Bend Nature Center's Maple Syrup Fun Run features looped trail races from one mile to 50K with an on-site pancake brunch for participants. Registration proceeds support environmental education, outdoor recreation, and conservation.

A community 5K trail run and a reunion dinner supporting SCAD research in Maplewood and St. Paul, featuring a park trail Fun Run Walk, an evening presentation by a Mayo Clinic researcher, vendors, volunteers and sponsorship opportunities.

Choose 10 miles (one loop) or 20 miles (two loops) on grass and gravel single track through Willow River State Park. Aid station midloop, cupless event, portable toilets available.

A free community trail run at Theodore Wirth Park offering a four mile trail classic and kids 1/4 or 1/2 mile options. Preregistration is required and race day spots may be available if space allows.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

An urban trail run from Theodore Wirth Park to the Sculpture Garden offering 5K, 10K, and 10 Mile courses, on-course aid stations, live tracking, and a finish line party with music and beer for participants 21 plus.

This 5th annual run/walk takes place at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Participants come together to honor survivors and raise funds for head and neck cancer patients. Registration starts at $25.

A rolling two-loop 10 km trail race around Jensen Lake in Eagan, Minnesota, featuring about 200 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, a midway water stop, a 425-runner field limit, and post-race refreshments.

Test your fitness at the Hixon Trail Series in La Crosse. This monthly four part timed trail running series takes place from May through August at Old Quarry Road.

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

Crater Trail Run in Decorah, Iowa offers off road single track races from a kids mile to a 50K, with marked trails, several aid stations, and proceeds supporting local schools, trails and parks.

Storm the Woods offers four trail race distances at Chester Woods, from a 5K to a 50K ultramarathon. The event is organized by a non-profit focused on youth mental health awareness. Runners can choose between loops for the longer distances.

A mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.

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.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity option for stacked chip timed laps. Spectator passes, group packages, and volunteer opportunities are available..

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

An 11 mile trail race along the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco, Minnesota celebrating its 50th anniversary. The paved rail trail is largely shaded by trees and the event includes a race gift and post race refreshments.