Which Minnesota cities have the most 10K races?
Rochester (12), St. Paul (11), Duluth (2), Windom (1) lead the state for 10K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
Minnesota · 10K
2026-2027 10K Races in Minnesota
Every upcoming 10K in Minnesota, all 33 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
33 upcoming 10K races · 21 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Minnesota races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Minnesota 10K Races by City
10K Races in Minnesota by Month
The Next 10K Runs in Minnesota
33 total Sat, Oct 31, 2026Go For the Gold Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $50Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Turkey Trails- St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $44Details Sun, Nov 8, 2026Turkey Trails - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $46Details Sat, Nov 14, 2026Windom Area Health Wellness Center - Turkey Trot 2026 Windom, MNFrom $85Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MNFrom $50Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Day Trail Trot Saint Paul, MNFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MNFrom $40Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $42Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $38Details Sun, Jan 10, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $34Details Sat, Feb 27, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - Rochester Rochester, MNFrom $34Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $34Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 10K in Minnesota
When are most 10K races held in Minnesota?
November is the busiest month for 10K races in Minnesota, with 5 of the 33, followed by October with 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Minnesota 10K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 20 10K races in Minnesota with published results, the typical median finish is around 1:03:57, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 10K races in Minnesota?
Yes, one race around Minnesota gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.