Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

A community trail event at Maplewood State Park offering a 7K trail run, a 1 Mile LIFE Hike, and a 200 yard Kids Run WILD. Proceeds support Health Resources Center.

A mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.

A community Juneteenth Fun Run on June 20, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis, offering a free 5K and a kids half mile, organized by the Loppet Foundation with community partners to mark Juneteenth.

Mud Factor marks its 15th year at Dehn's Pumpkins and Events in Dayton, MN on June 20, 2026. The all-ages mud run offers Adult and KIDZ Family waves, requires a signed waiver, and admits spectators to the festival area for a $10 cash fee.

Tough Mudder Twin Cities on June 27, 2026 at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity option for stacked chip timed laps. Spectator passes, group packages, and volunteer opportunities are available..

A trail event at Kensington Runestone Park on June 27, 2026, offering a 7K and a 1 mile kids/fun run with chip timing on the 7K. Proceeds support local Nordic teams and youth ski program development.

Experience the scenic beauty of Afton State Park in Minnesota with the Afton Trail Run. Participants can choose between 25 km and 50 km distances featuring river views, prairie loops, and challenging single-track climbs.

This July 4th event in Tofte features a muddy 10k trail run and walk, plus a free one mile race. The 10k route climbs toward the Superior Hiking Trail before descending on a snowmobile path. Participants must be 11 or older, and dogs are no..

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

Experience a point to point trail marathon from Duluth to Carlton on rugged woodland singletrack. This cup free race features 26.2 miles of technical terrain with significant elevation changes and scenic Minnesota forest trails.

Experience trail running through an active working farm in Winona Minnesota. Choose from five distances ranging from 5k to 43k with no cutoffs for the longest event.

Experience one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation on a rugged 50 mile out and back course featuring scenic Lake Superior overlooks and the iconic Swinging Bridge.

A rolling five mile trail race at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota, run as two figure eight loops over prairie and wooded single and double track with about 310 ft elevation gain. Field limit 425 and registration opens Jan 1, 2026.

An 11-mile asphalt trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco, Minnesota, marking the event's 50th anniversary and offering a race gift plus post-race refreshments and watermelon.

7MC is a trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park in St Peter MN on August 1, 2026. It offers three distances, chip timing for 2026, t-shirt options, and volunteer opportunities on race day.

Duluth Trails Festival is a three day mountain biking and trail running event at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN, featuring enduro and downhill races, cross country routes, a suspension clinic, and running distances from 5K to a forest half m..

A backyard ultra in Maple Grove, Minnesota using a repeating 5K loop that can be run up to 50K. Presented by Human Race Inc, all registration fees support the Children’s MN Cancer Fund; a virtual option includes mailed race swag.

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.

Experience Minnesota's single track mountain bike trails at the Mount Roseau Trail Run. Choose between a 3.8 mile or 6.2 mile chip timed course featuring twisty paths and varied elevation.

The 9th annual Junkyard Dash 5K in Moorhead, MN is a measured 5K run/walk along city streets and the Red River with chip timing, a race shirt, brewery glass and a free beer; the event is handicap friendly and includes prize drawings.