Trail Running calendar near Rockford 2025-2026

The In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 Miler is a trail running event held at Frontenac State Park in Frontenac, Minnesota. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that traverses diverse terrain including rolling prairies, single-track trails, and challenging climbs. The race offers a scenic and..

O'Brien Trail Races are held at William O'Brien State Park, near Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota. The event offers four distances: 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K. The premier 50K course runs two 25K loops through the park’s upper and south sections and Jackson Meadows, with four aid stations per loop and a..

The Utepils Trail Loppet is an urban trail running event on September 21, 2025 in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis. The Sunday program includes three race distances: Half Marathon 10K 5K All Sunday race courses start at the Trailhead and finish at Utepils Brewing. Proceeds benefit the Loppet Foun..

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota, features Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run. Registration and start area are located south of Big Woods State Park at St. John’s United Church of Christ.The course combines roads and cross-country trails, offering runners expansive views of the southern..

Fire Tower Trail Races takes place in St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota, offering four distances: 100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. Runners explore forests, rivers, and prairie through the scenic Kettle River valley, on a flat course with generous cutoffs and the comforts of food and camping. A h..

The Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle is part of the Night Owl Races held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. This event offers a unique ultra running experience where participants run as far as possible within six hours on grassy ski trails featuring rolling hills. Runners can choose between a 3.3-mile..

The Trout Brook is a challenging 10-mile trail race held at Willow River State Park in Hudson, Wisconsin. The course features a mix of wide-open park trails and technical single-track paths, including hills, a stair climb, and scenic views of a majestic waterfall. Designed for experienced trail runn..

Promise 5K & Bensky's Race is an annual fundraiser held at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, Minnesota. The event offers a 5K run/walk, a Kids Fun Run, and a virtual option. The course winds along park walking trails and around Willmar Lake, offering an outdoorsy, scenic route.In addition to..

Swedish Mile Trail Run takes place at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota. The event features a Swedish Mile 10km Trail Run, a 5km trail race (also a fun run and walk), and Kid's Races in two distances (roughly 1/2 mile and 1 mile). Both the 5K and 10K are timed, with the 10K supported b..

Set along the Gandy Dancer State Trail in Luck, Wisconsin, the Gandy Dancer Marathon is an autumn running weekend offering a Marathon (Boston Qualifier), Half Marathon, 5k, Marathon Relay, and Kids Fun Run. The flat limestone trail starts and finishes near the Luck Fire Department, with a route visi..

Great Pumpkin Chase is a fall-themed trail running event held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. The family-friendly race offers 10k, 5k, and a half-mile Kids Trail Fun Run, with a Double Up option for completing the 10k and then the 5k. Participants enjoy a scenic trail course through the park..

Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike takes place in Red Wing, Minnesota, offering a range of fall-friendly distances. Participants can choose from 5K, 10K (6.2 miles), 10 miles, and 13.1 miles, plus a 3.1-mile hike. The course runs on Memorial Bluff, with a 3.1-mile loop and a 6-mile loop through open..

Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet takes place at the Trailhead in Theodore Wirth Park, Minneapolis, along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). The event offers 6-hour and 12-hour formats for solo runners or a four-person relay, with participants running or hiking to complete as many 5-mile loops as possible. A..

The Icebox 480/240 is a timed endurance running event held at Whitetail Ridge in River Falls, Wisconsin, near the Twin Cities. Participants choose between a 4-hour (240 minutes) or 8-hour (480 minutes) challenge, running multiple loops of a scenic single-track trail approximately 5 miles per loop. I..

Run The Ritter is a trail running event held in Lakeville, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile distance options, along with a Canicross division for runners with dogs. The course consists of a 5-mile loop with rolling hills, a mix of wide off-road trails, some gravel road sections, and..

Turkey Trot St. Paul is an annual Thanksgiving morning running event in Saint Paul, Minnesota, organized by the MN Run Series. The live races include a 6K and a 10K starting and finishing in Upper Landing Park, with a festive atmosphere and a charitable component benefiting Open Door Pantry.Features..

Turkey Day Trail Trot takes place in Saint Paul, Minnesota, at the east side of Battle Creek Regional Park (2350 Upper Afton Rd). The event offers several trail distances: 10K; 5K; and youth options including 10K/5K for ages 16 and under, plus 70+ experienced variants, and a 3K Kids Run. The 5K cour..

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a winter survivalist race held in Hinckley, Minnesota, offering a 40-mile course through St. Croix State Park.Participants can tackle the distance on foot, skis, or fat bikes, carrying all essential survival gear for a frigid Minnesota night. A standout feature is two in..

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual endurance event hosted by the Minnesota Army National Guard at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS) in Arden Hills, Minnesota. It offers three distances: a 30K Foot March, a 30K Trail Run, and a 5K Trail Run, open to military families, Junior a..

Elm Creek Backyard Ultra, held at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a 4.167-mile loop ultra that repeats hourly until only one runner remains. The course starts and finishes at the Bluebird Picnic area, tracing the south side of the park along the lake trail and Mud Lake, with 296..