Logo

Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle

Lake Elmo, United States • 4 Oct 2025

The Night Owl 6 Hour Shuffle is part of the Night Owl Races held at Lake Elmo Park Reserve in Minnesota. This event offers a unique ultra running experience where participants run as far as possible within six hours on grassy ski trails featuring rolling hills. Runners can choose between a 3.3-mile big loop or a 1.2-mile "Prairie" loop, checking in after each to track distance.

The race includes night running with trail lights and requires runners to carry headlamps or flashlights. Additional events include 5K and 10K night trail runs. Aid stations provide snacks and hydration, and awards feature handmade wooden owl trophies.

The event fosters a festive atmosphere with a post-race celebration by the Nordic Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Lake Elmo

Race information

Registration
6 hr
6 Hour Team Shuffle
6 hr
6 Hour Shuffle
10 km
Night Owl 10k
5 km
Night Owl 5k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Afton Trail Run

Hastings - 17 mi from Lake Elmo

The Afton Trail Run is a scenic and challenging trail running event held annually at Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota. It offers two race distances: a 25K and a 50K, catering to ultrarunners and trail enthusiasts. The course features diverse terrain within the park, including singletrack trai..

UTMB Index

ESTRS Lebanon 7 Mile

Eagan - 19 mi from Lake Elmo

The ESTRS Lebanon 7 Mile is a trail running event held at Lebanon Hills Regional Park in Eagan, Minnesota. The race features a runnable 7-mile loop on single and double-track trails with an elevation gain of about 430 feet. A water stop is provided around the 5K mark, and the course is well-marked w..

ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile

Hastings - 17 mi from Lake Elmo

The ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile is a trail running event held at Spring Lake Park in Hastings, Minnesota. The course features a rolling 5-mile route in a figure-eight layout, combining wide mowed prairie trails with single and double-track wooded paths, and includes about 310 feet of elevation gai..

The Kinni

River Falls - 15 mi from Lake Elmo

The Kinni is an adventurous running event held at Kinnickinnic State Park in River Falls, Wisconsin. Unlike traditional races, participants navigate the park using a provided map to find four hidden books, tearing out pages matching their bib numbers as proof. Covering varied terrain, runners cover..

Baby Backyard Ultra

Andover - 26 mi from Lake Elmo

The Baby Backyard Ultra is a trail running event held in Maple Grove, Minnesota, offering distances from 5K up to a 50K ultra marathon. Participants start a 5K loop every hour on the hour, continuing until they complete 50K or choose their own distance. The event welcomes runners, joggers, walkers,..

Ravine Trail Run

Cottage Grove - 11 mi from Lake Elmo

The Ravine Trail Run 5k / 10K is a moderately challenging trail race held in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, featuring cross-country ski trails with hills, valleys, shaded trees, and sunny prairie sections. The course is a 3.2-mile loop with varied terrain including grass, mud, packed dirt, and rocky wash..