Trail Running calendar near Saint Paul 2025-2026

Join the Spooky Shuffle 5K in Baldwin on October 30 for a fun trail run with costumes, bonfires, cider and s'mores. Kids Treat Run is free and prizes await the best costumes for a festive family evening.

Icebox 480/240 is a timed trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge in River Falls where you log miles on a roughly 5 mile single track loop. Pick a 4 hour or 8 hour effort with a 1.05 mile final loop in your last hour and aid stations on course.

Run the rolling ski trails of Tower Ridge at the Red Yeti Rampage in Eau Claire on November 9, 2025, with 5K and 10K options. Finish at the chalet stadium and enjoy post race brats, dessert, raffles and a festive community atmosphere.

Run The Ritter in Lakeville, Minnesota on November 15, 2025 offers 3, 5 and 10 mile routes plus a canicross division. The course winds over wide off road trails and rolling hills on a two loop layout for a scenic, satisfying challenge.

Run in the Turkey Trot St. Paul on Nov 27 at Upper Landing Park, live 6K and 10K or virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon to benefit the Open Door food shelf. Finishers get a tech shirt and medal while teams compete for prizes.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day Trail Trot at Battle Creek Regional Park in Saint Paul with 3K, 5K and 10K trail distances. All participants get a custom long sleeve event shirt amid rolling trails and variable weather.

Join the Amery Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day for a fun and flat 5K along the scenic Stower Seven Lakes State Trail. Family friendly with youth and adult categories, chip timing, and a commemorative 2025 event shirt for registrants.

Tuscobia Winter Ultra invites runners, cyclists and skiers to tackle snowy trails in northern Wisconsin with 80 mile or 160 mile routes. Self supported, it can qualify you for the Iditarod and gives the 160 mile winner a paid ITI spot.

Test your grit in the St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra, an overnight 40 mile survival race through snowy St. Croix State Park. Run, ski, or fat bike while carrying all essential gear and proving your winter survival skills on course.

Find your pace at the Zumbro Endurance Run, a two day trail festival April 10 and 11 in scenic Zumbro Bottoms, Minnesota. Choose from 17, 34, 50 or 100 mile courses through hardwoods, sand coulees and river crossings.

Test your grit at the Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run at Arden Hills Army Training Site, featuring a challenging 30K and a scenic 5K for all levels. Enjoy a community expo, military displays, and support Minnesota military charities.

Test your endurance at Elm Creek Backyard Ultra in Maple Grove MN: runners tackle 4.167 mile loops each hour until only one remains, who must finish a final solo loop. Scenic lake trails and crew support between laps add to the drama.

Run scenic single track on the Ice Age Trail near New Auburn with choices from a 10K to a 50K and two person 50K relay. Expect lake views, varied terrain and full support at aid stations for a classic Wisconsin trail experience.

Take on scenic equestrian trails at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve with 6K, 12.5K, 25K and 50K options through rolling hills, prairies and woodlands. Packed dirt and grassy paths, lakeside views and aid stations make for a memorable trail day.

CityTrail Loppet is an urban trail run through Theodore Wirth Park with 5K, 10K and 10 Mile options, all finishing together at the Minneapolis Sculpture Garden. Enjoy mixed trail scenery, finish line music and food, and a complimentary beer..

Celebrate July 4 at Afton State Park with the Afton Trail Run, featuring scenic routes along the St. Croix River and challenging 25K and 50K distances. Enjoy rolling trails, river views, and a friendly community atmosphere.

Enjoy scenic, technical trails in St Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K options over rolling hills, bridges and single track. Limited to 150 online entries, this intimate event features full aid stations and a full color finis..

Experience scenic trails through forests, rivers, and prairie at St. Croix State Park near Hinckley on October 3, 2026. Choose from 11K to 100K, including a mid run climb of a historic fire tower, with food and camping at race HQ.