Trail Running calendar near Willmar 2026-2027

A community trail run at Woodland Trails Regional Park following the Prairie, Poplar, Wash Pond loop on mixed surfaces, followed by a casual social at AEGIR Brewing Company with MN Brewery Running Series and beverage options.

Trail races at Kensington Runestone Park featuring a chip-timed 7K and a 1-mile kids run; pre-registration by June 13 includes a T-shirt and proceeds support local Nordic programs.

A trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park offering a free 0.7k, a 7k and a 7 mile course with technical climbs, chip timing in 2026, and a post-race pancake party.

A trail backyard-ultra in Maple Grove where runners complete repeating 5K laps up to 50K. Virtual entries and kid-friendly options are available, and all registration fees benefit the Children's MN Cancer Fund.

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.

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.

A backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on September 5, 2026, where runners repeat a *4.167-mile* loop each hour until they cannot finish within the hour. The course mixes gravel, asphalt, and trail and includes a sauna and swim option.

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 community fundraising event at Robbins Island Regional Park featuring an officially timed 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids fun run held in support of Children of the Promise in Northern Haiti.

A Backyard Ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove, MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. The course circles Mud Lake with 296 feet of elevation change and is a Bronze Ticket qualifier.

Trail races through Saint John's Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville, MN offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K options. The course uses mixed surfaces, has two aid stations per loop, and operates as a cupless event.

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.