Trail Running calendar near West Concord 2026-2027

Trail races at Frontenac State Park offering 5 and 10 mile courses across prairies, single track woods, and scenic overlooks. The cupless event provides aid stations and restroom facilities; participants should carry a water container.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options on park trails. Support and entry fees vary by distance and registration date, with race day registration available.

Big Woods Run in Faribault, Minnesota features a half marathon, 10K and 5K on a mixed roads and cross-country course near Big Woods State Park during peak fall color, with homemade cookies and soup provided for participants.

A 5K trail run and walk on September 26, 2026 at Schwertel Family Farms and The Berry Market in Trempealeau WI. The course runs through a corn maze, into a valley and beside a berry patch while a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

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* single-track trail race at Willow River State Park featuring technical wooded terrain, climbs, stairs, and a waterfall. The cupless course has an aid station at about 4.2 miles and on-site restrooms and parking.

A fixed-time trail event in Winona, MN on October 10, 2026 where participants complete 2.50 mile loops between sunrise and sunset. Options include solo runners, up to five-person relays, a family division, meals, camping, and aid stations.

Tour de Essex on October 10, 2026 at Essex Park in Rochester MN features a trail 7k, a road 10k, and an Essex Challenge for runners who enter both. All event profits support trail maintenance.

A fall trail running event at Lake Elmo Park Reserve offering 10K, 5K, a kids 0.5 mile fun run and a double up option. The course features rolling hills, aid stations and a post race bonfire with pancake breakfast.

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 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.

A night trail run in Battle Creek, Saint Paul on October 23, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay. The unlit, off pavement course is hilly so participants should bring a headlamp; post race food trucks and a complimentary..

A time based trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge where runners choose a four hour or eight hour effort on repeated five mile single track laps, with a one mile bonus loop opening in the final hour.

Trail running event in Lakeville on November 14, 2026 offering 3 mile, 5 mile, 10 mile and Canicross divisions. Courses use wide off road trails with rolling hills, some rocks and a short gravel section; the 5 mile route rises 525 feet.

A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.

Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.

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..