Saint Paul
Trail Running Calendar near Saint Paul 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Saint Paul for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 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.
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 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.
Skyway5k on February 27, 2027 is a chip timed indoor 5K through the St. Paul skyway system starting and ending at Union Depot. The route crosses buildings with stairs turns and accessible elevator detours and welcomes walkers.
April 2027
An Arden Hills event featuring a 30K foot march with an 11 kg ruck plus 30K and 5K trail runs; proceeds support military and veteran programs.
A backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour and the last runner standing wins.