Trail Running calendar near Washington County 2026-2027

A community fundraiser ultramarathon on 8/8/2026 at Elm Creek Park where runners repeat a 5K each hour up to a 50K total. Registrations support the Children’s Minnesota Kids Cancer Fund and a virtual option is 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.

Experience a backyard style race with a twist in Lake Elmo where you run 2.6 mile loops to earn bingo balls. Complete your card fastest while navigating scenic hiking trails to claim victory.

An alumni, family and friends run at the National Sports Center in Blaine, MN in August 2026 offering 2.5K and 5K courses around the soccer fields, with a $10 entry fee and post-race snacks.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K courses on mixed trails and paved sections, limited to 150 online entries and open registration from Nov 28, 2025 to Aug 25, 2026.

Experience a scenic trail race through the hills and prairies of Cottage Grove on unpaved cross country ski paths. Choose between the single loop 5k or the double loop 10k for a diverse multi terrain running experience.

A riverside trail run in Milaca on September 19, 2026, following hills and ridges along the Rum River. Two distances are offered and registration is free and opens this summer.

A trail run at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park on September 19, 2026, featuring the ATS Rock Your Sole main event and a "Little Rockers" kids run; individual registration is $5 and early registrants by August 30 receive a free..

Trail Loppet is an urban trail running festival in Theodore Wirth Park with races at Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, festival amenities at the finish, supported fluid stations, athlete tracking, and awards for top finishers.

A trail race at Frontenac State Park on September 26, 2026, offering 5-mile and 10-mile courses across prairie, single-track and climbs. The event is cupless with water stations, camping in the park, and nearby hotels.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park feature 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options on grass and singletrack, with aid stations for the longer distances, on-site packet pickup, and an on-site Visitor Center for facilities.

Big Woods Run on September 26, 2026 in Faribault, MN offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run; fees increase by registration date and registrations are nonrefundable with limited transfer options.

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.

A 10-mile October trail race at Willow River State Park that shifts from wide trails to technical single-track with climbs, stairs, and a waterfall. Cupless event with an aid station at about 4.2 miles.

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

Fall trail running at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with 10K, 5K, a kids .5 mile fun run, and a double up option. Aid stations on course, leashed dogs welcome, and a post race bonfire with pancake breakfast.

A trail event honoring Dakota people and land along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ offering 6 hour and 12 hour loop formats, relay teams, an untimed fun run, and a Little Loopet for kids.

MammothMarch returns to Minnesota for a 20-mile hike through the expansive St. Croix State Park. Participants have 8 hours to complete the scenic route along the National Scenic Riverway and earn a finisher medal. The event is designed for..

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.