Trail Running calendar near Waite Park 2026-2027

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.

Join a relaxed weekend of camping and trail running at Glacial Lakes State Park. There's no set course or timing, just choose your own adventure on the trails or bike path. Camping, meals, and camaraderie are included in this gathering for..

A community 5K trail run and a reunion dinner supporting SCAD research in Maplewood and St. Paul, featuring a park trail Fun Run Walk, an evening presentation by a Mayo Clinic researcher, vendors, volunteers 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.

A free community trail run at Theodore Wirth Park offering a four mile trail classic and kids 1/4 or 1/2 mile options. Preregistration is required and race day spots may be available if space allows.

A trail ultrarun at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum with 10 mile, 20 mile and 50 kilometer options across varied surfaces. The cupless course has two aid stations per loop and offers finisher medallions and early registration shirts.

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.

This 5th annual run/walk takes place at Thomas Beach on Lake Bde Maka Ska in Minneapolis. Participants come together to honor survivors and raise funds for head and neck cancer patients. Registration starts at $25.

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.

Mud Factor marks its 15th year at Dehn's Pumpkins and Events in Dayton, MN on June 20, 2026. The all-ages mud run offers Adult and KIDZ Family waves, requires a signed waiver, and admits spectators to the festival area for a $10 cash fee.

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.