Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle is a running, trail running, and ultra race on October 3, 2026 in Lake Elmo, MN, with entry fees from $30 to $60.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$60
- Sports
- RunningTrail RunningUltra
From the Organizer
The Night Owl Races are an excellent way to take the next step in trail running. The Six Hour Shuffle and Six Hour Team Shuffle is a good introduction to ultra running. Long enough to get past the marathon distance, but not too long. The Namesake Night Owl 5K and 10K are great introductions to night time trail running.
All three races are run on grassy ski trails over rolling hills. Their will be trail lights on for the 5K, 10K races and the final hour and a half of the 6hr shuffle, runners need to bring supplemental lighting with either a headlamp or hand held flashlight.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
44°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillwater 2sw, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Elmo, MN
Population
12,504
as of 2023
City Elevation
934 ft
Nearest Airport
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 17 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
72
Days to train
- Race
- Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
- Date
- October 3, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Ultramarathon
An ultramarathon is anything beyond the standard marathon — 50K, 50-mile, 100K, 100-mile, and timed events. Crossing the line is less about speed and more about not quitting.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Lake Elmo than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
Oct 3, 2026