Minnesota Running Races
172 upcoming races across Minnesota in the next 12 months, from local 5Ks to marathons and ultras. Updated nightly. Want filters, maps, and radius search? Open Minnesota in the Race Finder.
By distance: Marathons · Half Marathons · 5K Races · 10K Races · Ultras
By city: Minneapolis · Saint Paul · Rochester · Duluth
Racing in Minnesota: what the calendar looks like
There are 172 races on the Minnesota calendar over the next 12 months, which works out to roughly 3 per week. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races (41); March 2027 has the fewest (2). The busiest places to race are Minneapolis (26), Rochester (19), Duluth (11).
Of those, 106 offer a 5K, 44 offer a 1 Mile and 37 offer a 10K. The next marathon is Marathon Adventures 2026 Shanghai Marathon Adventure Deposit on December 6 in Minneapolis. The next half marathon is Haunted Halfie 2026, presented by Olmsted Medical Center on October 31.
By race count Minnesota ranks 30th of 51 states and DC.
Races by month
- Oct 202621 races
- Nov 202641 races
- Dec 202617 races
- Jan 202715 races
- Feb 20277 races
- Mar 20272 races
- Apr 20278 races
- May 202720 races
- Jun 202712 races
- Jul 202710 races
- Aug 202711 races
- Sep 20274 races
- Oct 20274 races
Going deep on one race
Grandma's Marathon: the complete guide
The course mile by mile, where to stay near the start, the expo, where to watch, and the whole race weekend planned out.
Grandma's Marathon: fly the course in 3D
Fly the full course in 3D over real buildings, bridges and terrain, with the elevation profile, every named climb, and typical race day weather.
October 2026
- Tue 10/20Evening Session 1 Swim Lessons Level 6Detroit Lakes, MN · register ↗
- Tue 10/20Evening Session 1 Swim Lessons Preschool 2Detroit Lakes, MN · register ↗
- Tue 10/20Roadrunner CXMinneapolis, MN · from $20 · register ↗
- Fri 10/23Greenie GhoulColeraine, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Fri 10/23NIGHT LIGHTSaint Paul, MN · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 10/242026 Haunted Hustle 5KMantorville, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 10/242026 Scary ScamperForest Lake, MN · 1K · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Como Park parkrunComo Park, MN · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Courthouse Lake parkrunCourthouse Lake, MN · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Eagan parkrunThomas Lake Park, MN · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Hamlet Park parkrunHamlet Park, MN · 5K · every Saturday, 52 dates · register ↗
- Sat 10/24Riverfront Run 5K & 10KSaint Paul, MN · 5K · 10K · from $45 · register ↗
- Sun 10/25Project PAWSEden Prairie, MN · 5K · from $18 · register ↗
- Thu 10/29The Embodied Practice - 10/29 Drop-InWoodbury, MN · from $18 · register ↗
- Sat 10/315K Family Fun Run and One-Mile Fun WalkOtsego, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Go For the Gold Rochester benefitting Brighter Tomorrows, Inc. and Cy's PlaceRochester, MN · 3K · 5K · 10K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Halloween HowlerLake Elmo, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Halloween Hustle 5k - Cystic Fibrosis Fun RunMora, MN · 5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Haunted Halfie 2026, presented by Olmsted Medical CenterRochester, MN · Half Marathon · 5K · 1K · from $5 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Hibbing Halloween 5kHibbing, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Sat 10/31Saint Peter Halloween 5KSaint Peter, MN · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
November 2026
- Sun 11/1Miles for Meals 5K Run/Walk and Kids 1KNew Prague, MN · 5K · 1K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sun 11/1Remembering Matt Powers 5K Run/WalkSaint Paul, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Mon 11/2Loppet Ski Club - Winter GroupsMinneapolis, MN · from $100 · register ↗
- Thu 11/5The Embodied Practice - 11/5 Drop-InWoodbury, MN · from $18 · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Starlight Stroll 2026Winona, MN · register ↗
- Sat 11/7Turkey Trails- St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 11/8Turkey Trails - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · Trail · from $17 · register ↗
- Thu 11/12The Embodied Practice - 11/12 Drop-InWoodbury, MN · from $18 · register ↗
- Sat 11/14Windom Area Health Wellness Center - Turkey Trot 2026Windom, MN · 5K · 0.5 Miles · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/19The Embodied Practice - 11/19 Drop-InWoodbury, MN · from $18 · register ↗
- Sat 11/21AKA SPORT and the PARC present the 2nd Annual AKA Turkey TrotBlaine, MN · register ↗
- Sat 11/21Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Half-Mile Fun RunPrior Lake, MN · 5K · 0.5 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 11/21The Hilltop Gustie TrotSaint Peter, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Sun 11/222026 Jingle Bell Run - MinnesotaMinneapolis, MN · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 11/22LNR Juniors - Fall/Winter Programs and CampsMinneapolis, MN · from $186 · register ↗
- Tue 11/24Daily Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Ski Trail PassesMinneapolis, MN · Trail · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Forge Fitness Turkey TrotBuffalo, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Maple Grove Turkey TrotMaple Grove, MN · 5K · from $40 · register ↗
- Thu 11/262026 Wabasha Wobble Gobble- 5K Fun Run/Walk & 1 Mile WalkWabasha, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · register ↗
- Thu 11/265th Annual Turkey Day 5kKasson, MN · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26CentraCare Wishbone 5K 2026St Cloud, MN · 5K · 2 Mile · 1K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5KChanhassen, MN · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Dawson Area Turkey TrotDawson, MN · 5K · from $20 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day EventsMinneapolis, MN · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Forest Lake Rotary Turkey TrotForest Lake, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · Trail · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Fox Trot Thanksgiving 5kStillwater, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Gobble GaitHastings, MN · 8K · 2K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Gobble Gait 5k at Cleary LakePrior Lake, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Gobble GallopDuluth, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $24 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Hale to the Bird 5KCottage Grove, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Rochester Turkey Trot 5KRochester, MN · 5K · from $13 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26STMA Turkey Day 5kAlbertville, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26The 2026 Great Gobble 5K Run & 2 Mile WalkRochester, MN · 5K · 2 Mile · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Day Trail TrotSaint Paul, MN · 10K · 5K · 3K · Trail · from $18 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Turkey Leg 5K RunWillmar, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Two Harbors Trail Alliance Trail Turkey TrotTwo Harbors, MN · 5K · 3K · 1K · Trail · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Wayzata Turkey TrotPlymouth, MN · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Wild Turkey WattleOtsego, MN · 5K · 1.5K · from $10 · register ↗
- Thu 11/26Woodbury Wobble 5kWoodbury, MN · 5K · 1K · from $10 · register ↗
- Fri 11/27JUNIOR CAMPSSaint Paul, MN · from $330 · register ↗
- Mon 11/30LNR Adults - Winter Programs at WirthMinneapolis, MN · from $160 · register ↗
December 2026
- Tue 12/1Endurance United Winter NordicSaint Paul, MN · from $140 · register ↗
- Tue 12/1LNR Juniors - Year Round TeamsMinneapolis, MN · from $575 · register ↗
- Tue 12/1The Embodied Practice - 12/1 Drop-InWoodbury, MN · from $18 · register ↗
- Fri 12/4Run For a Claus Presented by First Independent BankMarshall, MN · 1 Mile · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Candy Cane Course - St. PaulLake Elmo, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Snowflake ShuffleSaint Joseph, MN · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Storm the BluffsMinnesota City, MN · 15K · 30K · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 12/5Ugly Sweater 5k Run/WalkFaribault, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Candy Cane Course - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $22 · register ↗
- Sun 12/6Marathon Adventures 2026 Shanghai Marathon Adventure DepositMinneapolis, MN · Marathon · from $750 · register ↗
- Fri 12/11Loppet Ski School - Group LessonsMinneapolis, MN · from $45 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 12/12EU Nordic race supportSaint Paul, MN · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Santas on the RunRochester, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 12/12Wild Santa Run - 5k Fun RunDuluth, MN · 5K · from $5 · register ↗
- Mon 12/14Alpine Learning Hill PassesMinneapolis, MN · from $50 · register ↗
- Fri 12/18LNR Adults - Winter Programs at HylandMinneapolis, MN · from $350 · register ↗
- Mon 12/28Youth Adventures - Fall/Winter Adventure CampsMinneapolis, MN · from $140 · register ↗
January 2027
- Sat 1/2Polar Bear 5K Prediction RunRochester, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 1/2Youth Alpine Ski LessonsMinneapolis, MN · from $130 · register ↗
- Sun 1/3Battle Creek Fifty KSaint Paul, MN · 50K · from $44 · register ↗
- Mon 1/4The Bridge Team: Trail Kids to LNRMinneapolis, MN · Trail · from $510 · register ↗
- Mon 1/4Trail Kids Ski Program - Session 1Minneapolis, MN · Trail · from $237 · register ↗
- Tue 1/5LCW Juniors - Winter ProgramsMinneapolis, MN · from $425 · register ↗
- Tue 1/5Trail Kids 10-Week Classic + Skate Ski ProgramMinneapolis, MN · Trail · from $510 · register ↗
- Sat 1/9St. Croix 40 Winter UltraHinckley, MN · 40 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 1/9Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 1/10Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 1/16Loppet Winter Bike Skills ClinicsMinneapolis, MN · from $75 · register ↗
- Sat 1/16The Duluth SkyRunDULUTH, MN · 5K · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 1/17World Snow Frosty Fox 5kStillwater, MN · 5K · from $25 · register ↗
- Mon 1/18White Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-MarathonMinneapolis, MN · 50K · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $1000 · register ↗
- Mon 1/25Arrowhead 135International Falls, MN · register ↗
February 2027
- Sat 2/6City of Lakes Loppet Winter FestivalMinneapolis, MN · 30K · 20K · 10K · 5K · 3K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Luminary LoppetMinneapolis, MN · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 2/13Vasaloppet USA 2027Mora, MN · 51K · 34K · 12K · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $20 · register ↗
- Fri 2/26DXC Bus to the Birkie/KorteDuluth, MN · from $70 · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Skyway 5kSt. Paul, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 2/27Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 2/28Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
March 2027
- Sat 3/6Midwest Winter GamesMinneapolis, MN · 18K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 3/6Ski North UltraLutsen, MN · 100K · 38K · from $150 · registration closed · register ↗
April 2027
- Sat 4/10Brown's Creek Breeze 8kStillwater, MN · 8K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/17DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. PaulSt Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 4/17Storm the ParkAltura, MN · 5K · 15K · 30K · 50K · from $41 · register ↗
- Sun 4/18DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 4/23Elm Creek Backyard UltraMaple Grove, MN · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Marathon Adventures 2027 London Marathon Adventure DepositMinneapolis, MN · Marathon · from $500 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Norwegian Foot March & Trail RunArden Hills, MN · 30K · 5K · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 4/24Parley Lake Wine Run 5kWaconia, MN · 5K · from $30 · register ↗
May 2027
- Sat 5/1Run for the Roses 5k and Family DayHastings, MN · 5K · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/1Valley View Middle School Community 5KEdina, MN · 5K · 0.5 Miles · from $20 · register ↗
- Sun 5/2Collegeville UltraCollegeville, MN · 50K · 20 Miles · 10 Mile · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Donut Dash for Winona Area Public SchoolsWinona, MN · 4K · 1K · from $25 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Going Bananas Run - Twin CitiesSpring Park, MN · 2 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Lake Wobegon Trail MarathonHoldingford, MN · Marathon · Trail · from $70 · register ↗
- Sat 5/8Trail Mix RaceRockford, MN · 50K · 25K · 12.5K · 6K · Trail · from $25 · register ↗
- Thu 5/132027 Prairie Series - Day 7 (MN/ND)Nebraska Ave., MN · register ↗
- Fri 5/142027 Prairie Series - Day 8 (MN/ND)Nebraska Ave., MN · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 5/15Med City Marathon, presented by ActivePTRochester, MN · Marathon · Half Marathon · 20 Miles · 5K · 1.2 Miles · from $35 · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 5/16Wild Mountain Winery Wine Run 5kTaylors Falls, MN · 5K · 1.5 Miles · Trail · from $30 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Going Bananas Run - RochesterRochester, MN · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/22Kato Fun Run 2027North Mankato, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sun 5/23Marathon Adventures 2027 Cape Town Marathon AdventureMinneapolis, MN · Marathon · from $750 · register ↗
- Sun 5/23momboss 5kMinneapolis, MN · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Blacks Grove Backyard Ultra Presented by Agony of DeFeet Wadena Run ClubWadena, MN · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Hammer Fit Gym Memorial 5K Run/Walk/RuckPark Rapids, MN · 5K · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 5/29Pike Lake RacesDuluth, MN · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $43 · registration closed · register ↗
June 2027
- Sat 6/5Going Bananas Run - DuluthDuluth, MN · 2 Mile · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Lost In The WoodsNicollet, MN · 25 Miles · register ↗
- Sat 6/5Treat Trot - St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 6/6Treat Trot RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Thu 6/17St James Rail RunSaint James, MN · 0.5 Miles · 1 Mile · 4 Miles · from $5 · registration closed · register ↗
- Fri 6/182027 Grandma's Marathon Race WeekendDuluth, MN · Marathon · from $75 · register ↗
- Sat 6/192027 Grandma's Marathon Weekend RacesDuluth, MN · Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K · register ↗
- Sat 6/192027 Official Training GroupDuluth, MN · Marathon · Half Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 6/19Grandma's MarathonDuluth, MN · Marathon · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Lake City Rotary Circle of Life RunLake City, MN · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 6/26Runestone Ramble Trail RunKensington, MN · 7K · 1 Mile · Trail · from $12 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 6/27Mountain Lake Road Race and Fitness WalkMountain Lake, MN · 1 Mile · 0.5 Miles · 4 Miles · Trail · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
July 2027
- Fri 7/2Hallett Freedom 5K Run/WalkCrosby, MN · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/32027 Nisswa Firecracker 5k & 10KNisswa, MN · 5K · 10K · from $25 · register ↗
- Sat 7/3Freedom Fun Run (5K & 10K) + 1 mile run for kidsAlexandria, MN · 10K · 5K · 1 Mile · from $10 · registration closed · register ↗
- Mon 7/5Green Lake Road RaceSpicer, MN · 12 Miles · 6 Miles · 5K · Road · from $35 · register ↗
- Sat 7/10BEAR CHASEBertha, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · from $20 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 7/10Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - St. PaulSt. Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 7/11Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 7/162027 Heartland Series - Day 7 (MN)St. Cloud, MN · register ↗
- Sat 7/312027 Minneapolis SKECHERS Wicked Wine RunStillwater, MN · register ↗
- Sat 7/31Looney Days 5KVergas, MN · 5K · from $30 · registration closed · register ↗
August 2027
- Sat 8/72026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series: THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT RACE DAY!Willmar, MN · 5K · Half Marathon · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/7Eddy Trail RacesAnnandale, MN · 32.2 Miles · Half Marathon · Trail · from $60 · register ↗
- Sat 8/7Four Daughters Wine Run 5kSpring Valley, MN · 5K · from $15 · register ↗
- Sat 8/7Summer Sizzler- St. PaulSt Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 8/7TrailfestMarine On Saint Croix, MN · from $42 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 8/8Summer Sizzler- RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 8/14Live Brave 5K and 1 MileSaint Paul, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $33 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/14Popsicle 5K/10K/Half - MinneapolisRichfield, MN · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $35 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sat 8/14Walk-A-Mile-In-Her-Shoes: Stilettos and Strides 5KBaxter, MN · 5K · 1 Mile · from $15 · registration closed · register ↗
- Sun 8/15Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - MinneapolisRichfield, MN · Marathon · Half Marathon · from $26 · register ↗
- Sun 8/22Great Lake Superior SwimDuluth, MN · 1 Mile · 2 Mile · 3.7 Miles · from $85 · registration closed · register ↗
September 2027
- Sat 9/4Sisu Backyard Ultra at Lake RebeccaRockford, MN · Timed · register ↗
- Sat 9/11Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - St. PaulSt Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 9/12Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Fri 9/172027 - NorthShore Inline MarathonDuluth, MN · Marathon · 39.3 Miles · Half Marathon · 10K · from $44 · register ↗
October 2027
- Sat 10/2Fire Tower Trail RacesHinckley, MN · 100K · 50K · 35K · 11K · Trail · register ↗
- Sat 10/2Spooky Sprint- St. PaulSt Paul, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sun 10/3Spooky Sprint- RochesterRochester, MN · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half Marathon · from $17 · register ↗
- Sat 10/16Mankato MarathonMankato, MN · Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K · 5K · 1K · register ↗
Planning a race
- Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
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