Trail Running calendar near Sartell 2026-2027

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual fitness event offering a 30K foot march, a 30K trail run, and a 5K trail run. It takes place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site and is open to the public and military community.

A Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a **4.167 mile** loop each hour until one runner remains. The course circles Mud Lake, changes direction periodically, and uses a start area at the Bluebird Picnic area.

A community 5K trail run and an evening reunion in Saint Paul supporting research into spontaneous coronary artery dissection, with vendors, a Mayo Clinic research presentation, volunteer and sponsorship opportunities.

Experience rolling hills and scenic wetlands at the Trail Mix Race in Rockford. With distances ranging from 6K to 50K, runners explore prairies and big woods landscapes in this premier western metro park.

Join this free community trail race at Theodore Wirth Park featuring a scenic one mile loop for all ages. Participants can choose between a four mile course or dedicated kids distances in a beautiful park setting.

A sustainable trail event at Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum on May 3, 2026 offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50 kilometer races over a mixed terrain 10 mile loop with cupless aid stations and loop-based lap structure.

A full marathon in Holdingford, MN on May 9, 2026 with a 500 runner field limit and a strict six hour time limit. A virtual marathon option with separate registration is available.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

Experience an urban trail adventure through Theodore Wirth Park ending at the iconic Sculpture Garden. Choose between 10 mile, 10K, or 5K distances on a point to point course featuring singletrack and ski trails.

A rolling two-loop 10 km trail race around Jensen Lake in Eagan, Minnesota, featuring about 200 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, a midway water stop, a 425-runner field limit, and post-race refreshments.

Experience a test of endurance at Blacks Grove Park with a last runner standing battle on technical wooded trails. Choose between the continuous backyard ultra or a single loop fun run in the rugged Minnesota wilderness.

Awake the Grapes is a 15th annual vineyard run with 5k and 10k distances at Carlos Creek Winery. The scenic courses mix paved, gravel, and cross-country terrain around the property and nearby Lake Ida. The event includes an award ceremony a..

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

A mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.

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.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity option for stacked chip timed laps. Spectator passes, group packages, and volunteer opportunities are available..

A trail event at Kensington Runestone Park on June 27, 2026, offering a 7K and a 1 mile kids/fun run with chip timing on the 7K. Proceeds support local Nordic teams and youth ski program development.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

Join the community at the Sartell cross country course for a 5K race or a 600 meter family fun run. This local fundraiser supports student scholarships and the school cross country team through a day of sport and connection.

A backyard ultra in Maple Grove, Minnesota using a repeating 5K loop that can be run up to 50K. Presented by Human Race Inc, all registration fees support the Children’s MN Cancer Fund; a virtual option includes mailed race swag.