Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

A 4.4 mile run and walk through the woods, trails, and back-roads of Brimson Minnesota with a virtual option. All proceeds support the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota's 2025 Fire Department of the Year.

A community 5K run and the Walk A Mile tradition on August 15, 2026 bring people together to raise awareness about sexual violence and support survivors, with proceeds funding local advocacy, prevention education, and survivor services.

Trail races at Camden State Park near Lynd MN on Aug 22, 2026 offering 3, 7, and 10 mile routes with chip timing and a park pass required.

A trail race at Northland Arboretum on August 22, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K on forested, off road trails with chip timing, aid stations, race shirts, and limited entries.

Clothing optional 5K and 1 mile thirsty/beer mile at Oakwood in Stacy, Minnesota, held August 22, 2026. Adults 18 or older may participate, and the beer mile requires age 21 or older.

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.

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.

Three trail races along the Superior Hiking Trail on Minnesota’s North Shore on Sept 11 and 12 2026, offered at 100 miles, 50 miles and 26.2 miles.

A community 5K on September 12 in Pequot Lakes that follows wooded dog trails to raise funds for shelter animals; dogs are welcome and registration includes a T-shirt, BBQ and post-run pancake breakfast.

A two day ultrafest in Moorhead on September 18 and 19, 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour run and ruck events on a roughly 5 mile lap with aid stations, finisher items, and awards including buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishes.

An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park offering a Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, post-race music and a complimentary Pryes Brewing beverage, plus a family Field Day and race support including fluid stations and bag drop.

Trail races along the Red River on September 19, 2026 with a USTF certified course, finish-line awards, post-race snacks and over $1,000 in door prizes.

Annual trail run in Milaca along the Rum River with a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k; registration opens this summer and is free.

Trail run and community event at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park on September 19, 2026. Features a 5K, a 2 mile walk, and a kids 1K as part of the Bernick's Family Fitness Series.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..

A community 5k in Wyoming, MN on September 19, 2026 organized by True North Adventures and presented by Wyoming Snap. Online registration runs through September 18 and the entry fee includes a race shirt.

Trail races of 5 and 10 mile length through Frontenac State Park featuring varied single track, prairie, climbs, and cupless aid stations.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park with distances of 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k. The 50K uses two 25k loops with aid stations; 5k and 10k finishers receive a full color print.

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 one-loop trail run of 4.167 miles plus a Last One Standing endurance event where runners repeat the same loop hourly until only one remains. Registration opens April 9 and closes July 13, 2026.