Trail Running calendar near Saint Peter 2026-2027

A chip timed 5 kilometer trail loop at French Regional Park in Plymouth, Minnesota on June 17, 2026. The course is wide and non-technical with about 210 feet of elevation gain, no midcourse water stop, and a 425 runner field limit.

A community Juneteenth Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20, 2026 for a 5K obstacle run with Adult and KIDZ Family Waves. Waivers are required, adults must bring photo ID, and spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities is an obstacle event at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo Minnesota on June 27 2026, offering 5K, 15K and Infinity formats with named obstacles and 2026 finisher rewards.

Afton Trail Run stages trail races at Afton State Park (St. Croix River valley) on July 4, 2026, offering 25K and 50K distances with course maps, aid stations, volunteers, and published results.

A chip-timed 7 mile loop at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota, run on single and double track with a water stop about 5 km in. Field limit 425 and an entry fee of $30 plus registration fees; post-race pizza and refreshments.

Teams of two race head to head over a just under 300 yards obstacle course with dry obstacles and a likely muddy section in West Concord on July 25, 2026. Open to adults 18 and up; registration fee is $15.

A mid summer trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings Minnesota, the Spring Lake Park 5 mile follows two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track. The event features chip timing, a midrace water stop, parking and..

An 11 mile trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco on August 1, 2026. The course runs on paved rail trail under a tree canopy, celebrates a 50th anniversary, and includes a race gift plus post race refreshments.

A trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park offering a free 0.7k, a 7k and a 7 mile course with technical climbs, chip timing in 2026, and a post-race pancake party.

A trail backyard-ultra in Maple Grove where runners complete repeating 5K laps up to 50K. Virtual entries and kid-friendly options are available, and all registration fees benefit the Children's MN Cancer Fund.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

A backyard style bingo run around Sunfish Lake on repeated 2.85 mile loops. Runners draw bingo balls after laps finished within a 32 minute window; two card options change total distance and maximum loops.

A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.

Experience a scenic trail race through the hills and prairies of Cottage Grove on unpaved cross country ski paths. Choose between the single loop 5k or the double loop 10k for a diverse multi terrain running experience.

A backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on September 5, 2026, where runners repeat a *4.167-mile* loop each hour until they cannot finish within the hour. The course mixes gravel, asphalt, and trail and includes a sauna and swim option.

Trail Loppet offers trail races in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K courses and post-race music plus a free Utepils drink. Sunday Field Day at the Trailhead features untimed 1 mile and 0.5 mile runs and games for kids.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..

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 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.