Trail Running calendar near Saint Paul 2026-2027

A winter human powered run, bike, and ski event on the Tuscobia and Wild Rivers State Trails offering 80 mile and 160 mile options, largely self supported with required gear.

A prediction-style 5K in Rochester where runners start to finish at a chosen target time; the first ten finishers at the finish receive carved Polar Bear awards.

A short course winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park on January 9-10, 2027. Participants cover roughly 40 miles on foot, skis, or fat bike while carrying required survival gear and completing two on-course skill tests.

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.

Skyway5k on February 27, 2027 is a chip timed indoor 5K through the St. Paul skyway system starting and ending at Union Depot. The route crosses buildings with stairs turns and accessible elevator detours and welcomes walkers.

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.

A backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains.

Collegeville Ultra runs 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K trail races through Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum with cupless aid stations and finisher medallions.

A chip timed 5k run/walk at Wild Mountain Winery on May 16, 2027, with race swag, a wine pour at the finish, and age group awards. The two-lap course runs through vineyards and scenic trails with uneven sections and short steep inclines.

Mightyssippi features a 10 mile race, a two-person 5 mile relay and a new 5K along the Mississippi River in St Paul, finishing at Upper Landing Park with a shuttle back to the start.

An off trail 25 mile race in Nicollet, MN made of five 5.00 mile unmarked navigation loops inside Swan Lake Wildlife Management Area with creek crossings and rough terrain.

A 5K obstacle run in Dayton MN on June 19, 2027, marking the event's 16th year with Adult and KIDZ Family waves and festival-area spectator access.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 26, 2027 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo MN runs off trail through pine forests, wetlands and bogs. Options include 5K and 15K courses, an Infinity multi lap format, spectator access and group packages.

Five day Summer Camp in central Minnesota with daily loop races at regional parks, multiple distances, no time limit, and a post series celebration.