Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

Inaugural Mightyssippi on June 6, 2026 features a 10-mile, a new 5K, and a two-person 5-mile relay along the Mississippi River in St. Paul, with routes through Hidden Falls Park and a finish at Upper Landing Park.

Trail races at Van Peenen Memorial Park in Decorah, Iowa on June 6, 2026. Distances range from a kids mile to a 50K on marked single track trails with aid stations; proceeds benefit local schools and trails.

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.

Afton Trail Run stages trail races at Afton State Park (St. Croix River valley) on July 4, 2026, offering 25K and 50K distances with course maps, aid stations, volunteers, and published results.

A chip-timed 7 mile loop at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, run on single and double track with a water stop about 5 km in. Field limit 425 and an entry fee of $30 plus registration fees; post-race pizza and refreshments.

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.

The West Concord Wife Carrying Competition will take place in West Concord on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A mid summer trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings Minnesota, the Spring Lake Park 5 mile follows two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track. The event features chip timing, a midrace water stop, parking and..

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.

7MC is a trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park hosted by River Valley Running, with a free 0.7k and longer 7k and 7 mile courses featuring technical climbs, chip timing and a post race pancake party.

A mountain running event at Mt. La Crosse on August 7, 2026, featuring a 1200 m sprint, a 2 miles trail with 1000 feet vertical gain, a kids race for under 18s, and a ruck challenge with provided weights.

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 community fundraiser at Goose Island Campground in Stoddard, WI offering timed 6 and 24 hour running and walking. Participants set their own goals, from a single loop to more than 100 miles in 24 hours.

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..

Trail races at Frontenac State Park offering 5 and 10 mile courses across prairies, single track woods, and scenic overlooks. The cupless event provides aid stations and restroom facilities; participants should carry a water container.

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota features a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mixed roads and cross-country course near Big Woods State Park during peak fall color, with homemade cookies and soup provided for participants.