Trail Running calendar near River Falls 2026-2027

Afton Trail Run stages **25 KM** and **50 KM** trail races at Afton State Park on the St. Croix River on July 4, 2026. The event features course maps, staffed aid stations, volunteer support and published results and photos.

A 7 mile runnable loop through Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, MN, part of the Endless Summer Trail Run Series. Chip timed with an on-course water stop, limited to 425 runners and a $30 entry fee.

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 community 5K and 10K on July 18, 2026 at Lion’s Park in St Croix Falls, WI, with a scenic mostly shaded course through the Wert Family Preserve. Race T shirts and medals are provided; timing clock used but not chip timed.

Teams of two race head to head over a just under 300 yards obstacle course with dry obstacles and a likely muddy section in West Concord on July 25, 2026. Open to adults 18 and up; registration fee is $15.

A rolling five mile trail race in Spring Lake Park Reserve, Hastings on July 29, 2026, with two figure-eight loops, a midrace water stop, chip timing and post-race refreshments; field limited to 425 and entry is nonrefundable.

A series of short group trail runs and hikes presented by MN Trail Run Collective and MN Brewery Running Series. Each meetup is followed by beers at a nearby taproom, with distances of 3 miles and 2.5 miles.

An 11 mile trail race on the Douglas State Trail in Oronoco on August 1, 2026. The course runs on paved rail trail under a tree canopy, celebrates a 50th anniversary, and includes a race gift plus post race refreshments.

A trail race at Seven Mile Creek County Park offering a free 0.7k, a 7k and a 7 mile course with technical climbs, chip timing in 2026, and a post-race pancake party.

A community fun run at Elm Creek Park on 8/8/2026 with an hourly 5K format that can add up to 50K. All registrations benefit the Children's Minnesota Kids Cancer Fund and a virtual option with mailed swag is available.

Experience hilly trails and scenic park reserves in Annandale, Minnesota. Choose between a supported 50k or half marathon with on site lodging and a finish line right by Lake Sylvia.

A backyard style bingo run around Sunfish Lake on repeated 2.85 mile loops. Runners draw bingo balls after laps finished within a 32 minute window; two card options change total distance and maximum loops.

A community alumni, family and friends 2.5K and 5K run and walk at the National Sports Center in Blaine, Minnesota. Registration runs April 20 to August 14, 2026; entry fee is $10 and light refreshments follow.

A community event at Riverwood Nature Center offering a 5K trail run and a 1 Mile nature walk with a kids scavenger hunt and a K9 unit demonstration. The 5K has a $30 entry fee and a t shirt guarantee for pre registration.

Clothing optional 5K and 1 mile thirsty/beer mile at Oakwood in Stacy, Minnesota, held August 22, 2026. Adults 18 or older may participate, and the beer mile requires age 21 or older.

A trail race day in St. Croix Falls on August 29, 2026 offering Marathon, Half-Marathon and 10K on mixed single-track and paved trails, with limited online fields, aid stations, and a no-refund policy.

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.

Backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca on September 5, 2026 in Rockford, MN. Runners complete 4.167 miles each hour and continue until they can no longer finish a loop; sauna and swim options are available after running.

Trail Loppet is an urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park with Half Marathon, 10K and 5K options. The day includes post race music, a free Pryes Brewing beverage and awards for top overall finishers.

Heroes on the Hill is a patriotic endurance challenge at Buck Hill in Burnsville, MN on September 19, 2026. Participants climb a one mile loop repeatedly to support mental health awareness and suicide prevention, with proceeds directed to c..