Arden Hills
Trail Running Calendar near Arden Hills 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Arden Hills for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Trail races on a 3.2 mile loop at Ravine Landing in Cottage Grove with varied terrain and 5k and 10k options.
Backyard ultra at Lake Rebecca near Rockford, MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour; includes sauna and post-run swim options.
An urban trail running event in Theodore Wirth Park offering Half Marathon, 10K and 5K with on course aid stations, athlete tracking and a finish line festival.
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.
Sunrise 5K in Wyoming, MN on September 19, 2026 is a community 5K on the Sunrise Trails with proceeds benefiting Wyoming Fire Relief.
Trail races at William O'Brien State Park near Marine on Saint Croix offering 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K with aid stations, finish prints, and race-day registration options.
October 2026
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 10 miles trail race at Willow River State Park with technical single track, climbs, stairs, a waterfall, and a cupless format with one aid station.
A community-hosted 5K run or walk at Wild River State Park in Center City, Minnesota, held each year on the second Saturday in October. Registration opens in July and the course may change depending on trail conditions.
A trail event along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) with 6- and 12-hour looped runs or hikes, relay teams, a kids loop, and aid stations featuring Dakota foods.
A 5-mile run/walk on October 17, 2026 at Jacobson’s Pine Tree Apple Orchard supporting Strive Scholarship, with apple treats at the finish and chip timing by FrontRunner.
Nighttime trail event at Battle Creek Regional Park offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a 3 person 15K relay on unlit off-pavement trails with post-race food and drinks.
November 2026
Timed trail challenge at Whitetail Ridge: choose a four hour or eight hour run on a 5 mile single track loop with a one mile bonus.
Thanksgiving run in St. Paul with 6K and 10K options along the Mississippi River, a tech tee and finisher medal, virtual entry, and proceeds benefiting Open Door Food Shelf.
February 2027
A Minneapolis winter festival featuring cross-country skiing, fat biking, skijoring, snowshoe races and a kubb tournament, with related events and a weekend fundraiser.