Trail Running calendar near Hudson 2026-2027

Sandlot Marathon is a looped baseball field race at Dave Anderson Athletic Complex in Elk River MN on March 28 2026. The marathon covers 384 and a half base loops with aid each loop and a six hour cutoff.

The Zumbro Endurance Run offers four distances on the trails of the Zumbro Bottoms in Minnesota. Runners can choose from the 17, 34, 50, or 100 mile races. It takes place in mid April as part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series.

The Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run is an annual fitness event offering a 30K foot march, a 30K trail run, and a 5K trail run. It takes place at the Arden Hills Army Training Site and is open to the public and military community.

Storm the Park is a trail-running event at Whitewater State Park in Altura MN on April 18, 2026. It offers 5K, 15K, 30K and 50K courses, includes looped formats for longer distances, and has no time cutoffs.

The Chippewa Trail Races are held on the scenic Ice Age Trail in New Auburn, Wisconsin. The event features four trail distances, from a 10K to a 50K, showcasing lakes, forests, and rolling terrain. All finishers receive a commemorative prin..

Trail Mix Race on May 2, 2026 at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve in Rockford, Minnesota offers trail distances from 6K to 50K over packed dirt and grass. The course passes wetlands, prairie and big woods and includes four aid stations.

Choose your challenge: a 10-mile or 20-mile trail race through Willow River State Park. The course winds along grass and gravel paths, with aid stations and a cupless policy. It's a scenic run with different start times for each distance.

Join the free Run Minnesota Wirth Trail Classic on May 2 at Theodore Wirth Park in Golden Valley for a scenic 4 mile trail loop and fun kids races. Preregistration is required, expect possible muddy conditions and bring your trail shoes.

Run from Theodore Wirth Park to the iconic Minneapolis Sculpture Garden on this urban trail adventure. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 10 mile distances on a mixed-surface course. All participants finish together at the garden for a post-race celeb..

A rolling two-loop 10 km trail race around Jensen Lake in Eagan, Minnesota, featuring about 200 ft of elevation gain, chip timing, a midway water stop, a 425-runner field limit, and post-race refreshments.

Run a scenic 10-mile course along the Mississippi River in St. Paul. The route travels from Mississippi River Boulevard through Hidden Falls Park, finishing at Upper Landing Park. A shuttle returns runners to the start after the race.

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 mid-June 5KM trail race at French Regional Park in Plymouth Minnesota on a runnable, rolling loop of soft, non-technical ski trails. The event uses chip timing, is limited to 425 runners, and includes post-race pizza and refreshments.

A community Juneteenth observance in Theodore Wirth Park on June 20, 2026, honoring emancipation with inclusive outdoor activities. The event features a kids half mile and a 5K and is hosted in partnership with the Loppet Foundation.

The Afton Trail Run is a trail running event held on July 4, 2026, at Afton State Park in Minnesota. It features 50K and 25K distances. Registration opens on January 1 and closes on June 25.

A 7 mile single loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan Minnesota on July 8, 2026. The chip timed course has about 430 ft of elevation gain and a staffed water stop near 5 km.

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.

Experience the Baby Backyard Ultra, a flexible event where you run 5K loops every hour and choose your own distance. All registration fees support the Children's Minnesota Cancer Fund. Join the community effort in person or through the virt..

Run through the scenic trails of Stanley Eddy Park Reserve at the Eddy Trail Races. Choose between a 50k or a half marathon starting from the Chi Rho Center on Lake Sylvia. The event offers a full weekend experience with optional lodging an..

Trail races in St. Croix Falls on August 29, 2026 offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on mixed single track and paved surfaces. Online registration runs November 28, 2025 to August 25, 2026 with a 150 runner limit and no refunds.