Minnesota Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best running races in Minnesota for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 183 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Minnesota below and join the running community at these great events!

December 2025
Dec
6
Saturday

Jingle Bear 5k

5 km
Dec
6
Saturday

Storm The Bluffs

Trail Run 5 km 15 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Reindeer Run - Minneapolis

5 km 10 km 15 km
Dec
13
Saturday

Wild Santa Run

5 km
January 2026
Jan
1
Thursday

Miles for Files

5 km 10 km
Jan
10
Saturday

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra

Trail Run 40 mi
Jan
26
Monday

Arrowhead 135

Trail Run 135 mi
April 2026
Apr
10-11
Fr - Sa

Zumbro Endurance Run

Trail Run 17 mi 34 mi 50 mi 100 mi
Apr
11
Saturday

Shamrockin' Run

5 km
Apr
18
Saturday

Norwegian Foot March & Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km 30 km
Apr
24-27
Fr - Mo

Elm Creek Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 4 mi
Apr
25
Saturday

Get in Gear

5 km 10 km 21 km
May 2026
May
16
Saturday

Root River Triathlon

Triathlon
May
16
Saturday

Superior Spring Trail Race

Trail Run 12 km 25 km 50 km
May
23
Saturday

Stillwater Half Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi
June 2026
Jun
20
Saturday

Grandma's Marathon

5 km 13 mi 26 mi
Jun
27-28
Sa - Su

Tough Mudder - Twin Cities

Obstacle Run 5 km 15 km
Jun
27
Saturday

Lift Bridge Road Race

5 km 10 km 10 mi 13 mi
July 2026
Jul
4
Saturday

Freedom Fun Run 10K

5 km 10 km
Jul
4
Saturday

Nisswa Firecracker 10K

5 km 10 km
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