Which Minnesota cities have the most races?
Rochester (17), St. Paul (14), Duluth (7), 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
2026-2027 Running Races in Minnesota
Every upcoming running race in Minnesota, all 99 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
99 upcoming races · 36 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
Holiday Races in Minnesota
Minnesota Races by Month
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Soonest Races in Minnesota
99 total Sun, Sep 13, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Eden Prairie, MNFrom $45Details Sun, Sep 20, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Mounds View, MN Mounds View, MNFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5K Bloomington, MNFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Minneapolis, MNFrom $100Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Hot Cider Hustle - Rochester Half Marathon, 10K & 5K Rochester, MNFrom $15Details Fri, Oct 23, 2026Greenie Ghoul 5k Fun Run Coleraine, MNFreeDetails Fri, Oct 23, 2026Greenie Ghoul Coleraine, MNFreeDetails Sat, Oct 24, 2026Bemidji Holiday Running Series Bemidji, MNFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026Riverfront Run 5K & 10K Saint Paul, MNFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 24, 20262026 Haunted Hustle 5K Mantorville, MNFrom $10Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Project PAWS Eden Prairie, MNFrom $18Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Go For the Gold Rochester Rochester, 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 Oct 16, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Minnesota
What race distances can I run in Minnesota?
Minnesota has 5K (77), 10K (33), Half Marathon (26), Marathon (5), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.
When is race season in Minnesota?
November is the busiest month for races in Minnesota, with 20 of the 99, followed by October with 18. 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 36 races in Minnesota with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:23, 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, 2 races around Minnesota get you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race, and 1 mixes road and trail.