Trail Running calendar near Eau Claire 2026-2027

A community 5K trail run and a reunion dinner supporting SCAD research in Maplewood and St. Paul, featuring a park trail Fun Run Walk, an evening presentation by a Mayo Clinic researcher, vendors, volunteers and sponsorship opportunities.

Choose 10 miles (one loop) or 20 miles (two loops) on grass and gravel single track through Willow River State Park. Aid station midloop, cupless event, portable toilets available.

Experience the diverse terrain of Battle Creek Regional Park with trail races for all ages. Run or hike through grass, dirt, and wood-chip climbs in this Saint Paul seasonal opener.

Test your fitness at the Hixon Trail Series in La Crosse. This monthly four part timed trail running series takes place from May through August at Old Quarry Road.

Storm the Woods offers four trail race distances at Chester Woods, from a 5K to a 50K ultramarathon. The event is organized by a non-profit focused on youth mental health awareness. Runners can choose between loops for the longer distances.

A family-friendly, mud-filled 1.5-mile trail run at Whitetail Ridge with 10+ obstacles, commemorative swag for registrants, food and kids' activities, cold outdoor showers, and free parking.

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..

Two trail races at Afton State Park on July 4, 2026: 25 km and 50 km along the St. Croix River. Organized by ultrarunners, the event provides course maps, aid station support, volunteer coordination and published results.

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.

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 trail race along the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco, Minnesota celebrating its 50th anniversary. The paved rail trail is largely shaded by trees and the event includes a race gift and post race refreshments.

Experience the unique Run Until Done format on a 4.15 mile trail loop in La Crosse. Participate as an individual or in teams of up to six people to test your endurance against the clock.

Experience a backyard style race with a twist in Lake Elmo where you run 2.6 mile loops to earn bingo balls. Complete your card fastest while navigating scenic hiking trails to claim victory.

A trail race on August 29, 2026 in Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest offering 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances. Much of the course follows the Ice Age Trail through forests, lakes, rocky terrain, and prairie sections.

Trail races in St. Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K courses on mixed trails and paved sections, limited to 150 online entries and open registration from Nov 28, 2025 to Aug 25, 2026.

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.

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 feature 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options on grass and singletrack, with aid stations for the longer distances, on-site packet pickup, and an on-site Visitor Center for facilities.

A fall 5K trail run/walk at Schwertel Family Farms & The Berry Market in Trempealeau, WI on September 26, 2026, featuring trails through a corn maze, a valley, and a berry patch; a portion of proceeds supports G-E-T Athletes.

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.