Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 54 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Minnesota below and join the trail community at these great events!
March 2027
A day of cross-country ski races at Giants Ridge, Minnesota, with 50K and 25K freestyle and classic events plus an 8K freestyle, held on 60 km of groomed Nordic trails and supported by on-site amenities.
Classic only cross-country ski races of 100K and 38K on technical North Shore trails around Cascade River State Park.
April 2027
A two day trail race at Zumbro Bottoms Minnesota offering 100, 50, 34 and 17 mile courses on ridges, hardwoods and river bottom trails.
Trail races at Whitewater State Park on April 17, 2027 offering 5k, 15k, 30k and 50k routes with rugged Driftless terrain, cupless aid stations, and youth discounts.
A backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner finishes a solo loop and is declared the winner.
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.
May 2027
Trail event at Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum near Collegeville, MN offering 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K looped courses with cupless aid stations and finisher medallions.
A USATF certified marathon on the paved Lake Wobegon Trail through Stearns County, Minnesota, running from Holdingford to St. Joseph and passing Albany and Avon.
Donut Dash at Winona Senior High School on May 8, 2027 features a timed 4K and a free 1K Mini Donut kids run, with proceeds supporting a school bus fund.
Trail Mix Race in Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, Rockford MN offers 6K, 12.5K, 25K and 50K trail courses through forests, wetlands and prairie.
A chip timed 5k run/walk at Wild Mountain Winery on May 16, 2027, with race swag, a wine pour at the finish, and age group awards. The two-lap course runs through vineyards and scenic trails with uneven sections and short steep inclines.
Trail races of 12.5K, 25K and 50K on the Superior Hiking Trail in Lutsen, Minnesota on May 22, 2027 with limited-entry lottery registration.
A charity fun run in Rochester where participants wear banana suits for a roughly 3 miles and can join an optional Gorilla Challenge to earn a finisher prize.
Backyard Ultra in Wadena, MN on May 29, 2027 with hourly 4.167 mile loops until one runner remains, plus a one loop 4.167 mile fun run and 60 runner caps per division.
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.
Off trail 25 mile navigation race near Nicollet, MN run as five 5.00 mile unmarked loops with map sent the day before and five loops required for an official finish.
Trail races at Chester Woods Park in Eyota MN on June 6, 2027 offering 5K, 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K courses, staffed aid stations, and support for youth mental health programs.
Trail races and family events in Maplewood State Park on June 12, 2027, with proceeds supporting Health Resources Center and multiple distance options.
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.