Trail Running Calendar Minnesota 2026-2027

A night trail run in Battle Creek, Saint Paul on October 23, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay. The unlit, off pavement course is hilly so participants should bring a headlamp; post race food trucks and a complimentary..

Trail running event in Lakeville on November 14, 2026 offering 3 mile, 5 mile, 10 mile and Canicross divisions. Courses use wide off road trails with rolling hills, some rocks and a short gravel section; the 5 mile route rises 525 feet.

A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.

Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.

A roughly 40-mile winter survival race in St. Croix State Park, Minnesota, for foot, ski, and fat-bike participants who carry required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests overnight.

A 135 mile winter ultra across northern Minnesota for runners, bikers, and skiers with qualifying distance requirements and mandatory satellite tracking; drop bags are inspected and organizers publish route GPX and race results.

Vasaloppet USA is a two-day cross-country ski event in Mora, Minnesota on February 13 and 14, 2027. Races range from a Miniloppet to 51 km, snowmaking supports consistent conditions and fluorinated ski wax is banned.

A day of cross-country ski races at Giants Ridge, Minnesota, with 50K and 25K freestyle and classic events plus an 8K freestyle, held on 60 km of groomed Nordic trails and supported by on-site amenities.

An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.

A loop-based backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; the course circles Mud Lake and the event serves as a Bronze Ticket qualifier for Big's Backyard Team Champions..

Collegeville Ultra runs on a roughly 10-mile loop through Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum in Collegeville, MN, with 10 mile, 20 mile, and 50 kilometer options. The cupless event has two aid stations per loop and space for drop bags.