Trail Running calendar near Eau Claire 2026-2027

Experience the Zumbro Endurance Run through the hardwood forests and limestone bluffs of Minnesota. Choose from distances ranging from 17 to 100 miles on a varied course featuring sand coulees and rugged trails.

Experience the trail systems of Whitewater State Park with distances ranging from 5K to 50K. This event features looped courses with no cut off times for any participants.

Trail races at the David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center range from a 10K loop to a 50K and a two person 50K relay. Courses run mostly on single track Ice Age Trail with marked aid stations and finisher prints.

A community 5K trail run and an evening reunion in Saint Paul supporting research into spontaneous coronary artery dissection, with vendors, a Mayo Clinic research presentation, volunteer 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.

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..

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.

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 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.

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.

Midwest States 100 is a trail race in Wisconsin's Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The course primarily follows the historic Ice Age Trail. Camping is available at the race campground.

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.

Experience the natural beauty of Frontenac State Park on a 5 or 10 mile trail race. Explore rolling prairies and single track trails while enjoying views of the Mississippi River at this eco friendly cupless event.

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.