When is race season in Minneapolis?
November is the busiest month for races in Minneapolis, with 2 of the 6. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
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Running Races in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Upcoming running races in and near Minneapolis, Minnesota - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
6 upcoming races · 1 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Minneapolis races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026Tove’s Light Memorial Walk Minneapolis, MNFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet Loppet Minneapolis, MNFrom $79Details Sun, Nov 22, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MNFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MNFrom $10Details Mon, Jan 18, 2027White Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-Marathon Minneapolis, MNFrom $1000Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Marathon Adventures 2027 London Marathon Adventure Minneapolis, MNFrom $500Details
Train for it
Run Clubs in Minneapolis
The easiest way to a start line is a standing group run. These Minneapolis clubs welcome runners of all paces.
Browse all Minneapolis run clubs →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 Sep 10, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Minneapolis
How early should I register for a race in Minneapolis?
2 of the 6 races in Minneapolis already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Where can I train for a race in Minneapolis?
Join a local run club. Twin Cities Running Club, NorthStar Running, Run Beer Repeat and others in Minneapolis welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.