Minneapolis
Trail Running Calendar near Minneapolis 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Minneapolis for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Thanksgiving morning 6K and 10K in St. Paul along the Mississippi River supporting Open Door Food Shelf, with tech shirts, medals, a virtual option, and team contests.
December 2026
A self-supported community trail run from Minnehaha Falls through the Minnesota River Valley with flexible turnarounds and options up to a full 50K.
January 2027
An indoor chip timed 5k through the Minneapolis Skyway System starting and finishing near Target Field with coat check, water stations, and an accessible course.
February 2027
A two-day winter festival Feb 6–7 featuring cross-country ski races from 5K to 30K, a 10K snowshoe point-to-point, festival village amenities, and course support.
Two days of U.S. Ski & Snowboard sanctioned junior and SuperTour races at Theodore Wirth Park featuring sprint and classic mass start distances.
An indoor 5K through the St Paul skyway system at Union Depot on February 27, 2027, chip timed and ADA accessible with event amenities and race day services.
April 2027
A backyard-style race in Elm Creek Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains.
Arden Hills event offering a 30K foot march with an 11 kg ruck plus 30K and 5K trail runs, raising funds for military and veteran programs.
A chip timed 5K at Parley Lake Winery on a mostly grass cross country course with race perks including a shirt, wine cup, medal and a post race pour.
May 2027
June 2027
Scenic St Paul races on June 5, 2027 offering a 10 mile, a new 5K along the Mississippi River, and a two person 5 mile relay.
A family-friendly mud obstacle 5K at Dehn's Pumpkins and Events in Dayton, MN on June 19, 2027, featuring Adult and KIDZ family waves and on-site festival access.
A mud obstacle event at Wild Wings of Oneka in Hugo, MN on June 26, 2027 offering 5K, 15K, Infinity laps, finisher medals, apparel and a finishers drink.
July 2027
August 2027
Community fundraising run at Elm Creek Park where participants run a 5K each hour for up to 50K while supporting the Children's Minnesota Kids Cancer Fund.
September 2027
Backyard Ultra at Lake Rebecca is an hourly 4.167-mile loop race in Rockford, MN, featuring a shared corral, livestream, sauna, post-run swim option, and mixed-surface course.
Trail races at William O'Brien State Park on Sep 25, 2027 offering 50K, 25k, 10K and 5k with aid stations, finish cutoffs, and a full-color finisher print.