Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 66 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Minnesota below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Nine short trail races across the Twin Ports from August to October 2026, 6 to 11 km each; free entry, donations welcome, final race includes a potluck and prizes.
A two day ultrafest in Moorhead on September 18 and 19, 2026 offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour run and ruck events on a roughly 5 mile lap with aid stations, finisher items, and awards including buckles for 100 mile and 100k finishes.
Urban trail races in Theodore Wirth Park offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K with on course aid stations and finish at the Trailhead.
September 19, 2026 trail races at MB Johnson Park with a 1/2 mile all-abilities event, USTF certification, post-race snacks and door prizes.
Annual Milaca trail run along the Rum River offering a 2 mile run/walk and a 10k; free registration and limited shirts available on race day.
A family-focused trail event at Quarry Park with a kids 1K, a 5K trail run, a 2 mile walk, and a beachside post-race celebration.
Patriotic endurance event at Buck Hill where participants complete laps on a one mile loop to raise funds for mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Join the Sunrise 5k in Wyoming Minnesota to run or walk the scenic Sunrise Trails in support of local fire relief.
Nine short trail races across the Twin Ports from August to October with free entry, woodland singletrack courses, and a final potluck with prizes.
Experience the prairies and single track trails of Frontenac State Park in Minnesota with 5 mile and 10 mile trail races.
Experience the wide grass trails of William O'Brien State Park with race distances ranging from a family friendly 5k to a multi loop 50k ultramarathon.
Scenic fall road and trail races in Faribault, Minnesota, offering Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K near Big Woods State Park with post-race homemade food.
A one-loop trail run of 4.167 miles plus a Last One Standing endurance event where runners repeat the same loop hourly until only one remains. Registration opens April 9 and closes July 13, 2026.
A nine-race trail series across the Twin Ports from August to October 2026 featuring short woodland singletrack courses, free entry, and a final potluck with prizes.
October 2026
Trail races in St. Croix State Park on October 3, 2026, offering 11K to 100K distances, camping, food, and a historic fire tower climb.
Timed six-hour ultra at Lake Elmo Park Reserve on grassy ski trails with 3.3 mile and 1.2 mile loops, limited to 100 runners and requiring a headlamp.
A fully supported point to point hike and run along the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth, offering four distances, shuttle service to starts, and a finish at Fitger's Courtyard.
Community and alumni 5K at Enger Park Golf Course in Duluth on October 3, 2026 with a $15 fundraiser fee supporting Hermantown Cross Country and Young Athletes Foundation.
Test your endurance at Blue Mounds State Park in a last runner standing race featuring a grass and trail loop course near Luverne Minnesota.
Experience a rugged trail run through the Vasaloppet Nordic Center trail system in Mora. With distances including a 10k race and family fun sessions, participants enjoy a well marked course followed by a racers lunch.