Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

The Zumbro Endurance Run in Minnesota features four challenging trail distances. It takes place in the Zumbro Bottoms area. Registration opens on New Year's Day.

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.

Experience inclusive trail running at Whitewater State Park with distances ranging from 5K to 50K. This event supports youth mental health and features a no cutoff time policy for all participants.

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.

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.

The Crater Trail Run explores the single-track trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park in Decorah, Iowa. Races range from a kids mile to a 50K ultramarathon, all on a groomed, marked trail system. Proceeds support local schools and trail organiz..

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 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 an ultrarunner-organized trail race in the scenic Afton State Park along the St. Croix River. Choose between a 25 km or 50 km course on the park's varied trails. The event takes place on the Fourth of July.

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 is held on a scenic, shaded asphalt trail. Participants receive a gift, refreshments, and watermelon at the finish. It honors a longtime club volunteer and is part of the Grand Prix series.

Experience the unique Run Until Done format on a 4.15 mile trail loop in La Crosse. Participate as an individual or in teams of up to six people to test your endurance against the clock.

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..

Run rugged urban trails in Theodore Wirth Park during the Trail Loppet, with distances from 5K to half marathon. The weekend kicks off with a Field Day full of games and untimed youth runs. All Sunday runners finish at Utepils Brewing for a..

The In Yan Teopa trail race takes runners through the rolling prairies and single-track trails of Frontenac State Park. Choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course in this cupless event. Registration happens on the morning of the race.

Big Woods Run on September 26, 2026 in Faribault, MN offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run; fees increase by registration date and registrations are nonrefundable with limited transfer options.