Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

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.

5th Annual Head & Neck Cancer Foundation Walk/Run on May 17, 2026 at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Walkers, runners and volunteers gather to honor survivors, raise awareness of cancer risk and raise funds for patients.

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.

Four monthly timed trail races at Hixon Trails in La Crosse, Wisconsin, held between May and August 2026. Each race covers 4.25 Miles; single race fee is $25 and the all-races option is $75.

A new 10 Mile race and a two person 5 Mile relay run along the Mississippi River through Hidden Falls Park to Upper Landing Park, with riverside trails, lakes, scenic bridges, and a shuttle return to the start.

Trail races from a kids mile to a 50K take place on marked single-track trails at Van Peenen Memorial Park near Decorah. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support local schools and trail organizations.

A trail running event at Chester Woods in Eyota, Minnesota on June 7, 2026 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with registration open October 1, 2025 and no race cutoffs.

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.

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 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 event in La Crosse, Wisconsin featuring a timed 4.15 mile loop where each runner has up to one hour to finish. Entry options include individual, 2 to 3 person teams, 4 to 6 person teams, and a single-lap entry.

Trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park hosted by River Valley Running, offering a free 0.7k plus 7k and 7-mile courses with technical climbs, chip timing, a post-race pancake party, and volunteer opportunities.

A looped trail event at Sunfish Lake that combines timed 2.6 mile laps with a bingo card mechanic. Runners choose a 3x3 or 4x4 card and draw after qualifying loops to try to complete bingo while logging time and distance.

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 timed fundraiser at Goose Island Campground in Stoddard, Wisconsin offering six hour and twenty four hour run or walk options where participants set their own distance goals, from a single loop to ultramarathon totals.

An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses. The finish area includes music and a complimentary Pryes Brewing beverage, and proceeds support the Loppet Foundation.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..