Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2025-2026

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 offers three race distances: a Half Marathon, a 10K (half of a half marathon), and a 5K, providing a rugged trail running experience through diverse terrain..

The Big Woods Run is an annual scenic running event held in Faribault, Minnesota, at St. John's United Church of Christ near Big Woods State Park. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Kids Fun Run.The course features a mix of r..

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 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: 10, 17, 21, and 27 miles. Participants enjoy a day on the trail..

The Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle is part of the Night Owl Races held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. This event offers a unique ultra running experience where participants run as far as possible within six hours on grassy ski trails featuring rolling hills. Runners can choose between a 3.3-mile..

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, measuring approximately 4 miles 880 feet (6.7 km). The event follow..

The Swedish Mile Trail Run 2025 takes place at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center in Mora, Minnesota. This family-friendly event features a rugged, well-marked trail system offering a timed 10K race, a 5K fun run and walk, and kids' races of approximately 1 mile and 1/2 mile distances. The 10K race includ..

The Great Pumpkin Chase is a festive fall running event held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. It offers multiple race distances including a 10k, 5k, and a kids' 0.5-mile fun run, with an option to complete both the 10k and 5k in a "Double Up" challenge. The scenic trail course winds through t..

The Wild Duluth Races, held in Duluth, Minnesota, feature challenging trail runs along the rugged Superior Hiking Trail with stunning views of Lake Superior. Celebrating their 17th year, the event offers ultramarathon distances of 50K and 100K on Saturday, followed by the Harder 'n Heck Half Maratho..

The Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike takes place in scenic Red Wing, Minnesota, offering participants a chance to experience the vibrant fall foliage along the Mississippi River Valley. The event features multiple race distances including 3.1 miles, 6.2 miles, 10 miles, and a half marathon (13.1 mi..

The Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet is a unique running and walking event held at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, Minnesota, celebrating Dakota people, land, and traditions along Bassett Creek, known in Dakota as Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ. Participants can choose between 6-hour or 12-hour solo or relay events,..

Run The Ritter is a trail running event held in Lakeville, Minnesota, featuring 3-mile, 5-mile, and 10-mile distance options, along with a Canicross division for runners with dogs. The course consists of a 5-mile loop with rolling hills, a mix of wide off-road trails, some gravel road sections, and..

The 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, along with virtual options including 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances. Participants receive a te..

Storm the Bluffs is a multi-discipline sporting event held in Minnesota City, MN, featuring a variety of challenging races. Participants can choose from a duathlon, duathlon relay, 15K mountain bike race, 15K trail run, and a 5K trail run. The event takes place on scenic trails that highlight the na..

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 through a cold Minnesota night while carrying all essential survival gear. The race emphas..

The Arrowhead 135 is a grueling 135-mile human-powered ultra-endurance race held in Northern Minnesota, running from International Falls to Tower along the rugged Arrowhead State Snowmobile Trail. Participants can choose to compete by foot, ski, or bicycle in one of the coldest winter environments i..

The Zumbro Endurance Run is a challenging trail running event held in the Zumbro Bottoms Management Unit in Minnesota. It offers multiple race distances including 100 miles, 50 miles, 34 miles, and 17 miles, catering to a wide range of endurance runners. The event takes place in April and features r..

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual event hosted by the Minnesota Army National Guard at the Arden Hills Army Training Site in Minnesota. Scheduled for April 18, 2026, it features a challenging 30K Foot March requiring participants to carry an 11kg ruck, alongside 30K and 5K Trail Run..

The Elm Creek Backyard Ultra, held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a unique endurance running event hosted at Elm Creek Park Reserve. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour, starting at the top of the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The scenic course features 296 feet of elevati..

The Superior Spring Trail Race is a scenic and challenging trail running event held in Lutsen, Minnesota, along the Superior Hiking Trail near Lake Superior. It offers three race distances: 12.5K, 25K, and 50K, catering to a range of runners from casual to ultrarunners. The course features rugged te..