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Running Races in Minnesota
Minnesota currently has 92 upcoming races with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Paul and Duluth have the largest concentration of events.
By distance, that includes 68 5Ks, 37 10Ks, 29 half marathons and 9 marathons. Many events offer more than one distance, so a race can appear in more than one of those counts.
November (14), May (13) and August (12) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 167 annual races are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 92
- Active listings
- 259
- Cities with races
- 134
Browse Minnesota races by distance
Upcoming races in Minnesota
The next 60 of 92 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Dakotah! Sport and Fitness Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Half-Mile Fun RunPrior Lake, MN5kKid's 1/2 Mile Fun Run
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Polar Dash Half Marathon, 10K & 5KSt. Paul, MNHalf Marathon10K5K (plus Yeti & Mt. Everest multi-race challenges) ~2,500 runners
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White Continent 50k, Marathon & Half-MarathonMinneapolis, MNMarathonHalf Marathon31 Miles10K +1 more ~303 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest races in Minnesota
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Medtronic TC 10 MileMinneapolis, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile ~12,000 runners
When races happen in Minnesota
- January
- 7 upcoming races
- February
- 4 upcoming races
- March
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 7 upcoming races
- May
- 13 upcoming races
- June
- 5 upcoming races
- July
- 5 upcoming races
- August
- 12 upcoming races
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 11 upcoming races
- November
- 14 upcoming races
- December
- 8 upcoming races
Minnesota cities with the most races
- Minneapolis
- 15 upcoming races
- Rochester
- 11 upcoming races
- St. Paul
- 7 upcoming races
- Duluth
- 6 upcoming races
- Maple Grove
- 6 upcoming races
- Saint Paul
- 3 upcoming races
- Stillwater
- 3 upcoming races
- Lake Elmo
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Minnesota cities
Browse Minnesota races by month
Annual events awaiting their next date
These races are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Medtronic TC 10 MileMinneapolis, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced10 Mile ~12,000 runners
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Mankato MarathonMankato, MN Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf ~5,000 runners
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Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ Loopet LoppetMinneapolis, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced12 Hour6 HourRelay5 Miles +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Grand TraverseDuluth, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced27 Miles21 Miles17 Miles10 Miles ~1,435 runners
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Duluth Women's 10 MileDuluth, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced10 Miles ~1,250 runners
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Fargo Moorhead Student Veterans 9/11 Memorial 5KMoorhead, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~1,200 runners
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Hot Cider Hustle - Twin Cities Half Marathon & 5KBloomington, MN Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K Run/Walk (plus virtual options for each distance) ~1,000 runners
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Surf the MurphSavage, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced50 Mile50K25K ~600 runners
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Grow Wild Trail RunBrainerd, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K ~400 runners
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Minnesota Voyageur Trail UltramarathonCarlton, MN Usually held in July · next date not announced50 Miler ~346 runners
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Twilight Trot and Sunset Stroll -- In Support of Covenant Ability Network of MinnesotaDuluth, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~200 runners
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Wild Duluth RacesDuluth, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced100 K50K ~200 runners
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Superior Fall Trail RaceLutsen, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced100 Miler ~180 runners
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Marathon Adventures Berlin Marathon AdventureMinneapolis, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced10K ~164 runners
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Break the BankDuluth, MN Usually held in October · next date not announced50M Solo50M 2 Per Relay50M 5 Per Relay ~150 runners
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Xenia Avenue Marathon & Half-MarathonBrooklyn Park, MN Usually held in July · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~104 runners
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SMSC 2026 Wacipi 5K and Youth RunShakopee, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced5KWacipi Youth Run ~100 runners
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SISU Hyrox Training CampPlymouth, MN Usually held in August · next date not announcedFriday PassSaturday PassSunday OnlyWeekend Pass ~60 runners
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9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, MinnesotaAustin, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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A Race to End SuicideEagan, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced1 mile5kVirtual 1 mileVirtual 5k
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American Legion Beer & Wine Run, Walk, & StumbleSauk Centre, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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APTA MN "Move & Groove" 5kNew Brighton, MN Usually held in September · next date not announcedAPTA "Move & Groove" 5kKids Fun RunSeniors (65+) and Students (Thru Grade 12)
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ATS Rock Your Sole Trail RunWaite Park, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced2 Mile Walk5KLittle Rockers 1K
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Bare Booty 5K (Nude Optional Run/Walk)Stacy, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Bemidji Dragon Boat 5k Run/Walk & .5k Kids RunBemidji, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Bemidji Jackpine ClassicBemidji, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K16 Miles
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Bingo Challenge RacesLake Elmo, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced11.5 Miles15.2 Miles
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BOOST'D for the Gift of Life 5kRochester, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Born to Run 5k Family Fun DayRoseville, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced3 Miles
Races in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 8 min read How to Choose Your First Marathon A practical checklist for choosing a first marathon based on course, weather, cutoff, travel, field size and support.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Running Races in Minnesota: common questions
- How many races are there in Minnesota?
- RaceRove currently lists 92 upcoming races in Minnesota with a confirmed date, plus 167 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Which Minnesota cities have the most races?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Minneapolis (15), Rochester (11), St. Paul (7), Duluth (6) and Maple Grove (6).
- When is race season in Minnesota?
- Of the upcoming races listed, the busiest months are November (14), May (13) and August (12).
- What is the biggest race in Minnesota?
- By estimated field size, the largest race listed in Minnesota is the Twin Cities Marathon, with about 30,000 runners across all of its distances.
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