What race distances can I run in St. Paul?
St. Paul has 5K (13), 10K (11), Half Marathon (8). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
Minnesota · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in St. Paul, Minnesota
Upcoming running races in and near St. Paul, Minnesota - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
13 upcoming races · 11 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The St. Paul races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026Remembering Matt Powers 5K Run/Walk Saint Paul, MNFreeRegister Sat, Nov 7, 2026Turkey Trails- St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Turkey Day Trail Trot Saint Paul, MNFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sun, Feb 28, 2027Time to Paddy 5K/10K & Lucky 13.1 - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Apr 17, 2027DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sun, May 16, 2027Hometown Half Marathon/5K/10K - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Jun 5, 2027Treat Trot - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Jul 10, 2027Heatwave Half Marathon/5K/10K - St. Paul St. Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 7, 2027Summer Sizzler- St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Aug 14, 2027Live Brave 5K and 1 Mile Saint Paul, MNRegistration opens May 6, 2027From $33Details Sat, Sep 11, 2027Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5K/10K - St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details Sat, Oct 2, 2027Spooky Sprint- St. Paul St Paul, MNFrom $22Details
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Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to St. Paul. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Racing in St. Paul
When is race season in St. Paul?
November is the busiest month for races in St. Paul, with 3 of the 13, followed by August with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are St. Paul races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 11 races in St. Paul with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:54, 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.
Where can I train for a race in St. Paul?
Browse St. Paul run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near St. Paul?
Yes, one race around St. Paul gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail.