Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 63 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Minnesota below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Nine short distance trail races across the Twin Ports from August to October 2026, featuring woodland singletrack and a final potluck with prizes.
A 6 or 12 hour trail run or hike along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) at Theodore Wirth Park offering individual, relay, fun run, and kids loop options.
Experience rugged trail running on the Superior Hiking Trail with four race distances offering scenic views of Duluth and Lake Superior.
Sold out 20 mile loop hike at St. Croix State Park on Oct 17, 2026, with river views, aid stations every five to seven miles, and a finisher medal.
Enjoy a 5 mile run or walk through Jacobson’s Pine Tree Apple Orchard followed by fresh apple treats to support local student scholarships.
A chip timed trail event on a 16.7 mile loop at Murphy Hanrehan Park with multiple distances, Halloween costume prizes, aid stations and drop bag support.
Night Light is an evening trail event in Battle Creek, Saint Paul on 10/23/2026 offering 5K, 10K, 15K and a three person 15K relay on unlit grassy and dirt trails with notable climbs.
A three-race holiday 5K series in Bemidji: Boo Dash, Turkey Trot, and Raphael's Reindeer Run; complete all three to earn a unique finisher prize.
A nine-race trail series across the Twin Ports from August to October with short woodland singletrack courses, free entry, and a final potluck with prizes.
November 2026
Run the Ritter at Ritter Farm Park in Lakeville, MN on November 14, 2026 offers 3 mile, 5 mile and 10 mile trail races. The event includes the RRCA 5 Mile State Championship and a 3 mile Canicross division with limited entries.
Thanksgiving morning 6K and 10K runs in St Paul along the Mississippi River, with a virtual option and proceeds supporting Open Door Food Shelf.
A fall trail run at Battle Creek Regional Park with 3K, 5K and 10K options on mixed paved and ski-trail terrain, shirts for all runners and podium pies for top finishers.
December 2026
Trail run, mountain bike race and off road duathlon at Bronk Unit Plowline Trails in Minnesota City on December 5, 2026.
January 2027
A prediction-style 5K in Rochester on January 2, 2027 where runners estimate their finish time and start so everyone aims to cross together at the official finish.
January 9 to 10, 2027, the St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a roughly 40 mile winter survivalist race through St. Croix State Park by foot, ski, or fat bike with two gear skill tests.
A winter running event routed through Downtown Duluth's skywalk system, covering 3.1 miles and supporting the Downtown Duluth Clean & Safe Team.
A 135 mile winter ultra across northern Minnesota for runners, bikers, and skiers, with qualifying requirements and mandatory satellite tracking.
February 2027
A two day winter festival in Minneapolis featuring cross country ski, fat bike, skijor, snowshoe and kubb events with a weekend Luminary Loppet fundraiser.
Vasaloppet USA is a two-day cross-country ski event in Mora, Minnesota on February 13 and 14, 2027. Races range from a Miniloppet to 51 km, snowmaking supports consistent conditions and fluorinated ski wax is banned.