Trail Running calendar near Rochester 2026-2027

A fixed-time trail event in Winona, MN on October 10, 2026 where participants complete 2.50 mile loops between sunrise and sunset. Options include solo runners, up to five-person relays, a family division, meals, camping, and aid stations.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

A fall trail run at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with 10K, 5K, a kids fun run and a double up option. Aid stations are provided, leashed dogs are welcome, and the day concludes with a bonfire and pancake breakfast.

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson’s Pine Tree Apple Orchard with apple treats for finishers, age group awards, a free apple pie certificate for winners, and an option to buy a long sleeve event T shirt.

Night Light is an evening trail event in Battle Creek, Saint Paul on 10/23/2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay on unlit grassy and dirt trails with notable climbs.

Hixon 50 is a two-day trail running weekend in Hixon Forest near La Crosse, Wisconsin. It offers races from a kids event and 5K and 10K up to 25K and 50K on singletrack with Mississippi River Valley views.

A time based trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge where runners choose a four hour or eight hour effort on repeated five mile single track laps, with a one mile bonus loop opening in the final hour.

A fall trail event at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire on November 8, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K and a new 15K Yeti Challenge. The race includes a post-race lunch, awards, door prizes and refreshments.

Run the Ritter at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, MN on November 14, 2026 offers 3 mile, 5 mile and 10 mile trail races. The event includes the RRCA 5 Mile State Championship and a 3 mile Canicross division with limited entries.

A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.

A Thanksgiving morning trail event at Battle Creek Regional Park offering 10K, 5K and a 3K kids course on a rolling 5K double loop with mixed paved and off pavement trails. Long sleeve shirts are provided and podium pies go to top finishers..

Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.

A 5K prediction run in Rochester where participants estimate their finish time and start so they cross a set finish signal. No timing devices are allowed; the first ten finishers at the signal receive carved Polar Bear awards and winners ar..

Skyway5k on February 27, 2027 is a chip timed indoor 5K through the St. Paul skyway system starting and ending at Union Depot. The route crosses buildings with stairs turns and accessible elevator detours and welcomes walkers.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.

A multi-distance trail event in Decorah, Iowa using single-track park trails, with aid stations, significant climbing and proceeds supporting local trail and school groups.

Mightyssippi features a 10 mile race, a two-person 5 mile relay and a new 5K along the Mississippi River in St Paul, finishing at Upper Landing Park with a shuttle back to the start.