Minnesota Running Races

179 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 · Rochester · Saint Paul · Duluth

Racing in Minnesota: what the calendar looks like

There are 179 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 (20), Duluth (13).

Of those, 109 offer a 5K, 44 offer a 1 Mile and 40 offer a 10K. The next marathon is Mankato Marathon on October 17 in Mankato. The next half marathon is Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K on October 17.

By race count Minnesota ranks 30th of 51 states and DC.

Races by month

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.

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