Trail Running calendar near Waite Park 2026-2027

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.

A daylight endurance event in Baxter, MN where participants can complete one or more 5 km loops at Dean Makey School Forest. The event is low cost, has a marked course with water and toilets, and offers a smoother route option.

A community trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park following the Prairie, Poplar, Wash Pond loop on mixed surfaces, followed by a casual social at AEGIR Brewing Company with MN Brewery Running Series and beverage options.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 in Hugo, Minnesota offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an Infinity multiple laps option, spectator access, and finisher items including a 2026 medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

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.

A 7 mile runnable loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN, part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series. Chip timed with an on-course water stop, limited to 425 runners and a $30 entry fee.

A community 5K and 10K on July 18, 2026 at Lion’s Park in St Croix Falls, WI, with a scenic mostly shaded course through the Wert Family Preserve. Race T shirts and medals are provided; timing clock used but not chip timed.

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.

A community event on August 15, 2026 in the Brainerd Lakes Area pairing a 5K run on Northern Arboretum trails with the Walk A Mile In Her Shoes tradition. Proceeds support Sexual Assault Services and local survivor resources.

A trail race at Northland Arboretum on August 22, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K on forested, off road trails with chip timing, aid stations, race shirts, and limited entries.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls WI on August 29, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K on mixed single track, gravel and paved trails from the Polk County Information Center. Field limited to 150; registration runs Nov 28, 2025 to Au..

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.

Runnin' in the Ruff is an annual trail run in Milaca following trails along the Rum River. It features a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k, with free public registration opening this summer.

A trail event at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve on September 19, 2026, offering a 5K, a 2-mile walk and a kids 1K, followed by a beachside celebration with refreshments.

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..