Trail Running calendar near Oronoco 2026-2027

The Zumbro Endurance Run offers four distances on the trails of the Zumbro Bottoms in Minnesota. Runners can choose from the 17, 34, 50, or 100 mile races. It takes place in mid April as part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series.

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual fitness event offering a 30K foot march, a 30K trail run, and a 5K trail run. It takes place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site and is open to the public and military community.

Storm the Park is a trail-running event at Whitewater State Park in Altura MN on April 18, 2026. It offers 5K, 15K, 30K and 50K courses, includes looped formats for longer distances, and has no time cutoffs.

Choose your challenge: a 10-mile or 20-mile trail race through Willow River State Park. The course winds along grass and gravel paths, with aid stations and a cupless policy. It's a scenic run with different start times for each distance.

Join the free Run Minnesota Wirth Trail Classic on May 2 at Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley for a scenic 4 mile trail loop and fun kids races. Preregistration is required, expect possible muddy conditions and bring your trail shoes.

Run from Theodore Wirth Park to the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on this urban trail adventure. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances on a mixed-surface course. All participants finish together at the garden for a post-race celeb..

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.

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, IA runs on Van Peenen Park single track trails with distances from a kids mile to a 50K. Aid stations provide water and snacks and proceeds support local schools and trails.

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 observance in Theodore Wirth Park on June 20, 2026, honoring emancipation with inclusive outdoor activities. The event features a kids half mile and a 5K and is hosted in partnership with the Loppet Foundation.

The Afton Trail Run is a trail running event held on July 4, 2026, at Afton State Park in Minnesota. It features 50K and 25K distances. Registration opens on January 1 and closes on June 25.

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.

Trail races at Briggs Outdoors in Winona, Minnesota offer 5k, 10k, 21k, 30k and 43k distances on bluff and single-track terrain. The event is cupless, youth trail race certified, and donates a portion of fees to youth mental health programs..

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.

The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race will take place in Oronoco on Saturday 1 August 2026.

Experience the Baby Backyard Ultra, a flexible event where you run 5K loops every hour and choose your own distance. All registration fees support the Children's Minnesota Cancer Fund. Join the community effort in person or through the virt..

The Ravine Trail Run offers 5k and 10k distances on a scenic cross-country ski trail loop in Cottage Grove. Runners will encounter varied terrain including hills, valleys, and prairie sections. The event features chip timing, a post-race ce..

A timed run and walk fundraiser in Stoddard, WI offering 6 hour and 24 hour options with a loop course, lap counting, a stocked aid station, post race meal and family games.