Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

The Sunrise 5k in Wyoming, MN, is a community-focused running event held on the Sunrise Trails across from Casey's General Store. Participants can run, jog, walk, or even bring along a baby stroller or a dog for the 5-kilometer course. The event supports local causes, with proceeds benefiting the Wy..

The Utepils Trail Loppet, part of the Loppet Field Day, is a vibrant running event taking place in Minneapolis, MN. Scheduled for September 20-21, 2025, it features a variety of races including a Half Marathon, a 10K, and a 5K, catering to runners of all levels. The event is set in Minneapolis's lar..

The O'Brien Trail Races take place at William O'Brien State Park in Marine on Saint Croix, Minnesota. The event offers multiple distances including a challenging 50K (two 25K loops), a 25K, a 10K, and a 5K, catering to a range of trail runners from beginners to experienced athletes. The courses feat..

The In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 Miler is a trail running event held at Frontenac State Park in Frontenac, Minnesota. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that traverses diverse terrain including rolling prairies, single-track trails, and challenging climbs. The race offers a scenic and..

The Utepils Trail Loppet is a popular urban trail running event held in Minneapolis’s Theodore Wirth Park, the city's largest regional park. It features three race distances: a half marathon, a 10K (half of a half marathon), and a 5K, offering a rugged trail experience through diverse terrain includ..

The Big Woods Run is an exciting running event scheduled for September 27, 2025, at St. John's United Church of Christ in Faribault, MN. Participants can choose from various distances, including a Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, and a Kids Fun Run.The event promotes community engagement and healthy lifestyl..

The Fire Tower Trail Races, held in scenic St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota, offer a welcoming and accessible trail running experience with four distances: 100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. The course is flat and takes runners through forests, riversides, and prairies, showcasing the natural bea..

The Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle is a unique running event held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve, featuring a 6-hour individual and team challenge. Participants can run as far as they can within the time limit, choosing between a 3.3-mile loop or a shorter 1.2-mile loop. The event also includes a Night Owl 5K..

The Grand Traverse is an annual fully supported trail running and hiking event held in Duluth, Minnesota, along the scenic Superior Hiking Trail. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event offers four challenging point-to-point distances: 27, 21, 17, and 10 miles. Participants enjoy a day on the trail..

The Storm the Day - Sunrise to Sunset will take place in Winona on Saturday 11 October 2025.

The Swedish Mile Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a variety of races, including a 10km trail run, a 5km fun run and walk, as well as children's races of 1 mile and 1/2 mile. The..

The Duff Dog Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, Minnesota. The race features a runner-friendly loop course primarily on grass trails, with some gravel and a short paved section, covering 4 miles 880 feet (6.7 km) per loop. Participants run one l..

The Great Pumpkin Chase is a festive fall running event held at the scenic Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. It offers multiple race options including a 10k, 5k, and a kids' 0.5-mile fun run, with a unique "Double Up" challenge to complete both the 10k and 5k. The course features beautiful trails..

The Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet is a unique running and walking event held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, celebrating the Dakota people, land, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek). Participants can choose from 6-hour or 12-hour solo or relay events, completing as many 5-mile loops as possi..

The Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike is a scenic outdoor event held in Red Wing, Minnesota, featuring various race distances including 5K, 10K, 10 miles, and half marathon, as well as hiking options. Taking place on October 18, 2025, the race showcases the natural beauty of the Red Wing Bluffs, wit..

The Wild Duluth Races, held in Duluth, Minnesota, feature challenging trail runs including 100K and 50K ultramarathons, a half marathon, and a 10K race. Celebrating over 17 years, these events take place along the rugged Superior Hiking Trail, offering runners spectacular views of Duluth and Lake Su..

Run The Ritter is a trail running event held in Lakeville, Minnesota, offering 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile race options, along with a Canicross division for runners with dogs. The course features a 5-mile loop of wide, non-technical trails with rolling hills, some rocks, and a short gravel road sect..

Turkey Trot St. Paul is an annual festive running event held on Thanksgiving morning at Upper Landing Park in St. Paul, Minnesota.Celebrating its 12th year, the event offers live 6K and 10K runs, as well as virtual options including 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Participants receive a tech t..

Storm the Bluffs is an exciting multi-sport event taking place in Minnesota City, MN. Participants can choose from various activities, including a Duathlon, Duathlon Relay, 15K Mountain Bike race, 15K Trail Run, and a 5K Trail Run. This event is designed for athletes of all levels, offering a chance..

The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a challenging 40-mile winter endurance event held in Hinckley, Minnesota, within St. Croix State Park.Participants can choose to compete on foot, skis, or fat bikes, navigating the course overnight through cold conditions. This race emphasizes survival skills, requir..