Minnesota
Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 68 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
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 fall trail run at Lake Elmo Park Reserve with 10K, 5K, a kids fun run and a double up option. Aid stations are provided, leashed dogs are welcome, and the day concludes with a bonfire and pancake breakfast.
A community trail event on October 17, 2026 at Theodore Wirth Park honoring Dakota land with 6- and 12-hour looped run/walks, a kids' Little Loopet, and community aid stations.
Multi-day trail event in Duluth, MN featuring 100K, 50K, half marathon and 10K on the Superior Hiking Trail with Lake Superior views.
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.
A 5 mile walk and run on October 17, 2026 supporting the Strive Scholarship with apple treats at the finish and an orchard store on site.
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
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.
A Thanksgiving morning run in St. Paul offering 6K and 10K distances with in person and virtual options, tech tee and finisher medal, age group awards, a team contest, and proceeds benefiting the Open Door Pantry.
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
Experience an off road multisport event at the Bronk Unit Plowline Trails. Choose between trail running, mountain biking, or a duathlon through the scenic bluffs of Minnesota City.
January 2027
A prediction format 5K in Rochester where runners estimate their finish time, start so they cross at the common finish, and the first ten finishers win carved polar bears.
A short course winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park on January 9-10, 2027. Participants cover roughly 40 miles on foot, skis, or fat bike while carrying required survival gear and completing two on-course skill tests.
A 135 mile winter ultra across northern Minnesota for runners, bikers, and skiers with qualifying distance requirements and mandatory satellite tracking; drop bags are inspected and organizers publish route GPX and race results.
February 2027
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.
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.
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.
April 2027
An annual event at Arden Hills Army Training Site on April 17, 2027 featuring a 30K foot march plus 30K and 5K trail runs, with music, a business expo, and proceeds supporting veteran and military programs.
A backyard ultra at Elm Creek Park Reserve in Maple Grove MN where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains.
May 2027
Collegeville Ultra runs 10 mile, 20 mile and 50K trail races through Saint John’s Abbey Arboretum with cupless aid stations and finisher medallions.