Trail Running calendar near Eau Claire 2025-2026

Join the Spooky Shuffle 5K trail run in Baldwin WI on October 30, 2025 for a fun evening of costumes, bonfires, cider and s'mores. Costume contest with cash prizes and a free kids treat run make it perfect for the whole family.

Icebox 480/240 is a timed trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge in River Falls where you log miles on a roughly 5 mile single track loop. Pick a 4 hour or 8 hour effort with a 1.05 mile final loop in your last hour and aid stations on course.

Run the rolling ski trails of Tower Ridge at the Red Yeti Rampage in Eau Claire on November 9, 2025, with 5K and 10K options. Finish at the chalet stadium and enjoy post race brats, dessert, raffles and a festive community atmosphere.

Run in the Turkey Trot St. Paul on Nov 27 at Upper Landing Park, live 6K and 10K or virtual 5K, 10K and half marathon to benefit the Open Door food shelf. Finishers get a tech shirt and medal while teams compete for prizes.

Celebrate Thanksgiving with the Turkey Day Trail Trot at Battle Creek Regional Park in Saint Paul with 3K, 5K and 10K trail distances. All participants get a custom long sleeve event shirt amid rolling trails and variable weather.

Storm the Bluffs on Dec 6 in Minnesota City invites trail runners and mountain bikers to tackle the scenic Bronk Plowline Trails with options from 5 km runs to a challenging duathlon. Proceeds support youth mental health programs.

Tuscobia Winter Ultra invites runners, cyclists and skiers to tackle snowy trails in northern Wisconsin with 80 mile or 160 mile routes. Self supported, it can qualify you for the Iditarod and gives the 160 mile winner a paid ITI spot.

Find your pace at the Zumbro Endurance Run, a two day trail festival April 10 and 11 in scenic Zumbro Bottoms, Minnesota. Choose from 17, 34, 50 or 100 mile courses through hardwoods, sand coulees and river crossings.

Storm the Park at Whitewater State Park offers trail races from 5K to 50K through riverside meadows, bluffs and Chimney Rock. Join the Storm Trail Race Series to challenge yourself and support youth mental health programs.

Run scenic single track on the Ice Age Trail near New Auburn with choices from a 10K to a 50K and two person 50K relay. Expect lake views, varied terrain and full support at aid stations for a classic Wisconsin trail experience.

Celebrate July 4 at Afton State Park with the Afton Trail Run, featuring scenic routes along the St. Croix River and challenging 25K and 50K distances. Enjoy rolling trails, river views, and a friendly community atmosphere.

Storm the Farm at Briggs Outdoors in Winona features scenic but rugged trail loops through Driftless bluffs with steep climbs, creek crossings and prairie views, offering distances from 5k to a 43k ultra. Youth discounts, fundraising for yo..

Enjoy scenic, technical trails in St Croix Falls with marathon, half marathon and 10K options over rolling hills, bridges and single track. Limited to 150 online entries, this intimate event features full aid stations and a full color finis..

Run the Midwest States 100 in Westboro, Wisconsin on August 29 to 30, 2026 along the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, with 100 mile, 100K and 50k options. Small field and camping add on make for a rugged grassroots experience.