Trail Running calendar near Saint Paul 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the Trout Brook 10 mile trail through Willow River State Park, featuring single track, steep climbs, stairs, and a scenic waterfall. Perfect for experienced trail runners seeking tough terrain and great views.

Event overview The Gandy Dancer Marathon takes place in Luck, Wisconsin on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The event weekend includes multiple races and is a fundraiser for the Luck Fire Department. Events offered: Marathon Half Marathon 5k Ru..

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 mi..

Great Pumpkin Chase : October 12, 2025, Lake Elmo Park Reserve The Great Pumpkin Chase is a trail running event at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Lake Elmo, Minnesota (1515 Keats Ave). The event includes multiple race options on park trails and..

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..

Celebrate Dakota people, land and traditions at the Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet on October 18, featuring looped 12 hour, 6 hour, relay and 1 loop fun run options along Bassett Creek. Enjoy Dakota foods, an Indigenous festival and the Little..

Push your limits on scenic single track trails at the Icebox timed challenge, choosing a 4 hour or 8 hour option to rack up as many miles as you can. Start between 6 and 8 am and tackle a final one mile loop in the last hour.

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.

Event overview The Turkey Trot St. Paul is an annual running event in St. Paul, Minnesota. The 2025 event is scheduled for November 27, 2025 and is based at Upper Landing Park. The event benefits the Open Door - Food Shelf; fundraising prog..

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, p..

Event overview The Tuscobia Winter Ultra is a human-powered run, bike, or ski event held on the Tuscobia and Wild Rivers State Trails in Northern Wisconsin in the middle of winter. The event offers two distance options: 80-mile one-way 160..

Event overview The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is scheduled for Saturday, January 10, 2026, in Hinckley, Minnesota, at St. Croix State Park (30065 St Croix Park Rd). The event features roughly 40 miles of travel on a winter trail and offers t..

Zumbro Endurance Run is a four-distance trail ultramarathon at the Zumbro Bottoms Management Unit in Minnesota. Distances are 100 miles, 50 miles, 34 miles, and 17 miles, with the event set for April 10–11, 2026. Runners traverse rugged, wo..

Push your limits at the Norwegian Foot March and Trail Run at Arden Hills, featuring 30K foot march, 30K trail run and 5K trail run. Timed courses, a ruck challenge for marchers, and proceeds benefit veterans and military programs.

Elm Creek Backyard Ultra (April 24-27, 2026) The Elm Creek Backyard Ultra is a backyard-format endurance event held in Maple Grove, MN at Elm Creek Park Reserve. The format requires runners to complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour for as lo..

Event information Trail Mix Race is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN 55373. The race offers these distances: 50K 25K 12.5K 6K Entry fees listed are $70 for the 50K, $..

Event overview CityTrail Loppet is an annual urban trail run held in May. The event offers three distances: 5K 10K 10 Mile All races finish at the Sculpture Garden in Minneapolis. Course surfaces include a mix of ski trail, singletrack, a..

Afton Trail Run The Afton Trail Run is a trail running event at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota, held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. The event takes place on trails within Afton State Park along the St. Croix River and is described as h..