Which Minnesota cities have the most races?
Rochester (10), Duluth (7), Saint Paul (6), Minneapolis (5) have the most upcoming races in Minnesota. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.
Minnesota · Race calendar
Running Races in Minnesota
Every upcoming running race in Minnesota, all 129 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
129 upcoming races · 30 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.
Races by City in Minnesota
Soonest Races in Minnesota
129 total Wed, Jul 29, 2026Run 4 the Sole New London, MNFrom $20Details Wed, Jul 29, 2026Happy Hour Trail Run East Central, MNFreeRegister Sat, Aug 1, 2026Pine County Fun Run Pine City, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series Willmar, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Bemidji Dragon Boat 5K Run/Walk & .5K Kids Run Bemidji, MNFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Looney Days 5K Vergas, MNFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stearns County Fair Milk Run 5K Sauk Centre, MNFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Hanover Harvest Festival 5K Hanover, MNFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run Grand Marais, MNFrom $20Details Wed, Aug 5, 20262026 MK5K Run & Family Fun Walk Worthington, MNFrom $30Details Fri, Aug 7, 2026Summit North Trail Runs Duluth, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Four Daughters Wine Run 5k Spring Valley, MNFrom $40Details
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 Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Minnesota
What race distances can I run in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 5K (101), 10K (27), Half Marathon (22), Marathon (4), Ultra (2). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Minnesota?
August is the busiest month for races in Minnesota, with 48 of the 129, followed by September with 37. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Minnesota races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 30 races in Minnesota with published results, the typical median finish is around 34:48, 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 races in Minnesota?
Yes, 14 races around Minnesota get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 7 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.