Trail Running calendar near Willmar 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.

7MC is a trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park offering 0.7k, 7k and 7 mile courses. The event is hosted by River Valley Running, includes chip timing for 2026, and features a post race pancake party.

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 community event in Ashby, Minnesota on August 8, 2026 offering a 5K, a 5 mile course, and an in spirit option; the event includes clear mile markers, memorial displays, and a registration packet with a hat.

Trail races at Camden State Park offer 3, 7 and 10 mile courses through a river valley, bluff and prairie with varied footing, parking and park camp facilities; the event is part of a multi-race points series with age divisions.

Backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on September 5, 2026 in Rockford, MN. Runners complete 4.167 miles each hour and continue until they can no longer finish a loop; sauna and swim options are available after running.

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.

A fall half marathon and 5k with a Western theme featuring country roads, crushed limestone trails, music, post race refreshments, family friendly policies, optional sweatshirts, and awards for overall places and age groups.

A community 5K and companion kids fun run at Robbins Island Regional Park in Willmar, MN, raising funds and awareness for children and families in Haiti. The in-person 5K is officially timed and a virtual option is available.

Backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, MN. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; crews may support between loops and the course circles Mud Lake with about 296 ft elevation change.

A trail event in early May at Saint John's Abbey Arboretum with 10 mile loops over varied terrain, offering 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50 kilometer options and two aid stations per loop.

A marathon presented by the St. Cloud River Runners along the Lake Wobegon Trail through Albany, Avon, St. Joseph and Holdingford. The 2027 race is set for May 8, 2027 and registration opens September 1, 2026.

The Lost in the Woods - Nicollet will take place in Nicollet on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run 25 miles.

The Mud Factor - Minnesota will take place in Rogers on Saturday 19 June 2027.