Trail Running calendar near Rockford 2026-2027

Run laps around the bases at the Dave Anderson Athletic Complex. Choose between a full marathon of 384.5 loops or a half marathon of 192.25 loops. All finishers receive a unique award, and the overall marathon winner gets a Harold Baines ba..

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 rolling hills and scenic wetlands at the Trail Mix Race in Rockford. With distances ranging from 6K to 50K, runners explore prairies and big woods landscapes in this premier western metro park.

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 this free community trail race at Theodore Wirth Park featuring a scenic one mile loop for all ages. Participants can choose between a four mile course or dedicated kids distances in a beautiful park setting.

Experience a sustainable trail race through the scenic 3000 acre Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum. Choose between 10 mile 20 mile or 50k distances on a varied loop featuring forests prairies and wetlands.

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.

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.

Celebrate freedom at Theodore Wirth Park with a 5K or youth trail run. This community event honors history and promotes outdoor inclusivity for all ages and abilities through no cost participation.

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.

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.

Join the community at the Sartell cross country course for a 5K race or a 600 meter family fun run. This local fundraiser supports student scholarships and the school cross country team through a day of sport and connection.

Join a unique Backyard Ultra on the trails in Maple Grove. Run hourly 5K loops to build your own distance up to 50K, with all proceeds supporting the Children's Minnesota Cancer Fund. The inclusive format welcomes runners and walkers of all..

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

Experience a backyard style race with a twist in Lake Elmo where you run 2.6 mile loops to earn bingo balls. Complete your card fastest while navigating scenic hiking trails to claim victory.

Mindy Creek Trail Races The Mindy Creek Trail Races take place in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, on August 29, 2026. The event has three distances: a Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K. All races start and finish at the Polk County Information C..

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.