Trail Running calendar near Rice Lake 2026-2027

A 5 Mile run and a 1/3 Mile kids fun run at Jacobson's Pine Tree Apple Orchard, with mixed gravel and pavement trails, apple treats for finishers, age group awards, and certificates for apple pies.

An evening trail run on Battle Creek trails offering 5K and 10K loop options, unlit off-pavement terrain with notable climbs, day of registration at Battle Creek Rec Center, and post race food and a complimentary drink at Wabasha Brewing.

A time-based trail event at Whitetail Ridge where runners choose a 4 hour or 8 hour challenge on repeated five mile single-track loops, with a one mile bonus loop opening in the final hour.

A fall trail event at Tower Ridge in Eau Claire on November 8, 2026, featuring 5K, 10K and a new 15K Yeti Challenge. The race includes a post-race lunch, awards, door prizes and refreshments.

NCTRaces: 15x is a last runner standing event at Palmer's Landing in Solon Springs where runners repeat a one mile out and back loop every 15 minutes. The mostly single track course supports the North Country Trail through fundraising.

A Thanksgiving morning 6K and 10K in St. Paul on November 26, 2026, with a tech tee, finisher medal and age group awards. The event benefits the Open Door Pantry and offers virtual participation and doorstep delivery options.

A winter survivalist 40 mile race in St. Croix State Park with ski, fat bike, and run options. Competitors carry all essential survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests during a cold Minnesota night.

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.

An annual community and military-oriented running event on April 17, 2027 at Arden Hills Army Training Site, offering a 30K foot march, 30K trail run and 5K trail run, with music, an expo and proceeds supporting veterans and military progra..