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5K Races in Minnesota
Minnesota currently has 68 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Minneapolis, Rochester, St. Paul and Maple Grove have the largest concentration of events.
November (14), August (11) and May (8) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 113 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 68
- Active listings
- 181
- Cities with races
- 102
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Upcoming 5Ks in Minnesota
All 68 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
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Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - MinneapolisMaple Grove, MNMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K ~150 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - St. PaulMaple Grove, MNHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~10 runners
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Golden Harvest Half Marathon & 5k/10k - RochesterRochester, MNHalf Marathon50m1 Mile5K +1 more ~6 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in Minnesota
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
When 5Ks happen in Minnesota
- January
- 5 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 1 upcoming race
- April
- 5 upcoming races
- May
- 8 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 11 upcoming races
- September
- 2 upcoming races
- October
- 8 upcoming races
- November
- 14 upcoming races
- December
- 7 upcoming races
Minnesota cities with the most 5Ks
- Minneapolis
- 11 upcoming races
- Rochester
- 10 upcoming races
- St. Paul
- 6 upcoming races
- Maple Grove
- 5 upcoming races
- Duluth
- 3 upcoming races
- Saint Paul
- 3 upcoming races
- Stillwater
- 3 upcoming races
- Lake Elmo
- 2 upcoming races
Running in Minnesota cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks 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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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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Grow Wild Trail RunBrainerd, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced5K10K ~400 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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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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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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BOOST'D for the Gift of Life 5kRochester, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Brains Together Annual EventRochester, MN Usually held in October · next date not announcedChild Event Registrationincludes optional 2 Mile Walk or 5K Fun RunEvent Registrationincludes 5K Chip-Timed Run +1 more
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Circle the Lake Half Marathon, 10K, and 5KFaribault, MN Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K10K
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Civic League Day Nursery Race, Roll and StrollRochester, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K Fun Run - 8:30 am startFamily membersRoll and Stroll - 9:30 am start
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CoH Run Baby Run Family 5K Run/WalkNew Brighton, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Duluth Trails FestivalDuluth, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced13.7 Miles5K8.5 Miles1.5 Miles
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Essentia Health Dick Beardsley RacesDetroit Lakes, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K10K
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Essentia Health Iron Range Half MarathonVirginia, MN Usually held in August · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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First Responders 5K & Kids Fun RunCarver, MN Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Fisherman's Picnic Trail RunGrand Marais, MN Usually held in August · next date not announced10K5K1 Mile440 Yards
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 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.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in Minnesota: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in Minnesota?
- RaceRove currently lists 68 upcoming 5Ks in Minnesota with a confirmed date, plus 113 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which Minnesota cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Minneapolis (11), Rochester (10), St. Paul (6), Maple Grove (5) and Duluth (3).
- When is 5K season in Minnesota?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (14), August (11) and May (8).
- What is the biggest 5K in Minnesota?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in Minnesota is the Goldy's Run (10 Mile, 10K & 5K), with about 8,000 runners across all of its distances.
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