Trail Running calendar near Rockford 2026-2027

Trail races at Frontenac State Park offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses over prairie and single track terrain; aid stations provide water and snacks and participants are asked to carry a water container.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k on park trails. A low-cost 5k and optional race shirts are available; online registration runs from November 28, 2025 through September 21, 2026.

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.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

Experience night trail running on the rolling grassy hills of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Choose between 5k and 10k races or a 6 hour endurance shuffle on lit ski trails.

A 10 mile trail race at Willow River State Park on October 10, 2026, featuring single track, hills, a stair climb, and waterfall views. A midpoint aid station offers water, Heed, and snacks.

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

A fall trail running event at Lake Elmo Park Reserve offering 10K, 5K, a kids 0.5 mile fun run and a double up option. The course features rolling hills, aid stations and a post race bonfire with pancake breakfast.

A trail event honoring Dakota people and land along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ offering 6 hour and 12 hour loop formats, relay teams, an untimed fun run, and a Little Loopet for kids.

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.

An evening trail run on Battle Creek trails offering 5K and 10K loop options, unlit off-pavement terrain with notable climbs, day of registration at Battle Creek Rec Center, and post race food and a complimentary drink at Wabasha Brewing.

Icebox 480/240 is a timed trail challenge in River Falls, WI where runners log as many miles as they can on roughly five mile single track loops. Options include 4 hour and 8 hour efforts with a one mile loop usable in the final hour.

Trail running event in Lakeville on November 14, 2026 offering 3 mile, 5 mile, 10 mile and Canicross divisions. Courses use wide off road trails with rolling hills, some rocks and a short gravel section; the 5 mile route rises 525 feet.

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 winter survivalist 40 mile race in St. Croix State Park with ski, fat bike, and run options. Competitors carry all essential survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests during a cold Minnesota night.

Vasaloppet USA is a two-day cross-country ski event in Mora, Minnesota on February 13 and 14, 2027. Races range from a Miniloppet to 51 km, snowmaking supports consistent conditions and fluorinated ski wax is banned.

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.

Elm Creek Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve uses a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains. The event allows crews between loops and serves as a Bronze Ticket qualifier for Bigs Backyard Team Championships.