Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

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.

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.

Multi-distance trail races along the Superior Hiking Trail on Minnesota's North Shore on September 11 and 12 2026. Events include 100 mile, 50 mile and 26.2 mile options with aid stations, crew and volunteer support.

An endurance festival in Moorhead with timed three, six, twelve and twenty four hour run and ruck events. Laps use a five mile loop with aid station support, finishers awards, and buckles for 100 mile runs or 100k rucks.

Red River Run is a river trail event organized by the Lake Agassiz Pacers, marking its 51st anniversary on September 19, 2026. The course is USTF Certified, includes two races, offers post race snacks and over $1,000 in door prizes.

An annual trail run along scenic Rum River trails in Milaca offering a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k. Registration opens this summer and is free and open to the public.

A trail run at Quarry Park and Nature Preserve in Waite Park on September 19, 2026, featuring the ATS Rock Your Sole main event and a "Little Rockers" kids run; individual registration is $5 and early registrants by August 30 receive a free..

Trail Loppet stages urban trail races in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K options. The event pairs on-course aid stations with a festival atmosphere, music, and a free Pryes Brewing drink for participants.

A trail race at Frontenac State Park on September 26, 2026, offering 5-mile and 10-mile courses across prairie, single-track and climbs. The event is cupless with water stations, camping in the park, and nearby hotels.

Trail races at William O'Brien State Park on September 26, 2026 offering 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k on park trails. A low-cost 5k and optional race shirts are available; online registration runs from November 28, 2025 through September 21, 2026.

Big Woods Run on September 26, 2026 in Faribault, MN offers a half marathon, 10k, 5k and a kids fun run; fees increase by registration date and registrations are nonrefundable with limited transfer options.

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.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

Experience night trail running on the rolling grassy hills of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Choose between 5k and 10k races or a 6 hour endurance shuffle on lit ski trails.

Experience a point to point trail race along the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth. Choose from four supported distances that feature old growth forests and waterfalls before finishing at the Fitger Courtyard near Lake Superior.

A Backyard Ultra at Blue Mounds State Park near Luverne, MN, where runners complete repeated 4 miles 880 feet loops on mostly grass trails until only one runner completes another full loop. The course includes shade, a shelter, and nearby c..

Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.

Experience a unique running event in Winona Minnesota held from sunrise to sunset. Participants can push their endurance along Prairie Island Road throughout the full duration of the daylight hours.

A fall trail run at Lake Elmo Park Reserve offering 10K, 5K, a kids .5-mile fun run, and a Double Up option, with aid stations every 1.5 miles, post-race bonfire and pancake breakfast, and on-site photography.

A trail event honoring Dakota people and land along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ offering 6 hour and 12 hour loop formats, relay teams, an untimed fun run, and a Little Loopet for kids.