Trail Running calendar near Spicer 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.

Mud Factor returns to Dayton, Minnesota on June 20th, 2026 for its 15th year. The all-ages mud run features Adult and KIDZ Family waves, festival-area spectator access, and requires a signed waiver and photo ID for adult participants.

Trail races at Kensington Runestone Park featuring a chip-timed 7K and a 1-mile kids run; pre-registration by June 13 includes a T-shirt and proceeds support local Nordic programs.

Trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park hosted by River Valley Running, offering a free 0.7k plus 7k and 7-mile courses with technical climbs, chip timing, a post-race pancake party, and volunteer opportunities.

Trail-based Backyard Ultra in Maple Grove offering hourly 5K loops up to 50K with in-person and virtual options; all registration fees benefit Children's MN Cancer Fund and the 50K carries RRCA championship status.

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.

Trail races at Camden State Park offer 3, 7 and 10 mile courses through a river valley, bluff and prairie with varied footing, parking and park camp facilities; the event is part of a multi-race points series with age divisions.

An annual trail run along scenic Rum River trails in Milaca offering a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k. Registration opens this summer and is free and open to the public.

A trail run and a kids race at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park, MN on September 19, 2026; individual registration is $5 through September 18 and early registrants by September 1 receive a free shirt.

A trail event along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) offering 6 and 12 hour looped run or walk formats, relay teams, a one loop fun run, and a kids Little Loopet. The day highlights Dakota place based stories, foods, and community partners.

A loop-based 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 and the event serves as a Bronze Ticket qualifier for Big's Backyard Team Champions..

Collegeville Ultra runs on a roughly 10-mile loop through Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville, MN, with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50 kilometer options. The cupless event has two aid stations per loop and space for drop bags.