Trail Running calendar near Waite Park 2026-2027

A series of short group trail runs and hikes presented by MN Trail Run Collective and MN Brewery Running Series. Each meetup is followed by beers at a nearby taproom, with distances of 3 miles and 2.5 miles.

A community ultramarathon format that invites running a 5K each hour up to 50K while raising funds for the Children’s Minnesota Kids Cancer Fund; virtual participation and family-friendly options are available.

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 5k fun run at Forgotten Star Brewing Co. in Fridley, MN with options to run, walk, or jog and a finish-line celebration, organized by Minnesota Brewery Running Series.

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 5K run and the Walk A Mile tradition on August 15, 2026 bring people together to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors, with proceeds funding local advocacy, prevention education, and survivor services.

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.

Clothing optional 5K and 1 mile thirsty/beer mile at Oakwood in Stacy, Minnesota, held August 22, 2026. Adults 18 or older may participate, and the beer mile requires age 21 or older.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls on August 29 2026 featuring marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed single track and paved trails.

Backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on Sep 5, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until they can no longer finish within the hour; course includes gravel, asphalt and trail.

A community 5K on September 12 in Pequot Lakes that follows wooded dog trails to raise funds for shelter animals; dogs are welcome and registration includes a T-shirt, BBQ and post-run pancake breakfast.

An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park offering a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, post-race music and a complimentary Pryes Brewing beverage, plus a family Field Day and race support including fluid stations and bag drop.

Annual trail run in Milaca along the Rum River with a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k; registration opens this summer and is free.

Trail run at Quarry Park with a 5K, 2-mile walk and a kids 1K plus a beachside celebration and post-run refreshments.

Patriotic endurance event at Buck Hill where participants complete laps on a one mile loop to raise funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.

A community 5K in Wyoming, MN on September 19, 2026, organized by True North Adventures with proceeds supporting Wyoming Fire Relief.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on Saint Croix on September 26 2026, offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K on grassy and wooded trails.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

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.