Minnesota Trail Running Calendar 2025-2026

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Explore the best trail runs in Minnesota for 2025-2026! Our updated list features 197 exciting races across the region. Find your next race in Minnesota below and join the running community at these great events!

October 2025
Oct
11
Saturday

Spooky Sprint - St. Paul

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Oct
11
Saturday

Duff Dog Backyard Ultra

Backyard Ultra 6 km
Oct
11
Saturday

Scenic Byway River Run

5 km 13 mi
Oct
11
Saturday

Break the Bank

50 mi
Oct
11
Saturday

Storm the Day - Sunrise to Sunset

Backyard Ultra 2 mi
Oct
12
Sunday

Mill Towns Race Series

10 km 13 mi 26 mi
Oct
12
Sunday

Great Pumpkin Chase

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Oct
17
Friday

Mankato Marathon

5 km 10 km 13 mi 26 mi
Oct
18
Saturday

Bluff Color Fest Trail Run & Hike

Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 10 mi 13 mi
Oct
18-19
Sa - Su

Wild Duluth Races

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi 50 km 100 km
Oct
18
Saturday

Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet

Backyard Ultra 5 mi 6 hr 12 hr
Oct
18
Saturday

Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities

5 km 13 mi
Oct
19
Sunday

Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Oct
25
Saturday

Minneapolis Halloween Race

5 km 10 km 13 mi
Oct
25
Saturday

Anoka Gray Ghost 5K

5 km
Oct
25
Saturday

Scare in White Bear

5 km
November 2025
Nov
1
Saturday

Bald Eagle Half Marathon

13 mi
Nov
9
Sunday

Turkey Trails - Saint Paul

5 km 10 km
Nov
15
Saturday

Run the Ritter

Trail Run 3 mi 5 mi 10 mi
Nov
27
Thursday

Dawson Area Turkey Trot

5 km
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