Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 6 hour Shuffle · Night Owl 10k · Night Owl 5k & more
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, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lake Elmo, MN
Population
12,504
as of 2023
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.
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Days to train
- Race
- Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Lake Elmo, MN
Coco's Heart 5K Fun Run
5K
9 miles away
Summer Sizzler- St. Paul
Less than a mile away
Pioneer Day Road Race
10 miles away
Wild River Youth XC
Youth
3 miles away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle?
- Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle is a running race held in Lake Elmo, Minnesota on October 3, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Lake Elmo, Minnesota at Lake Elmo Park Reserve 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Night Owl 5k, 10k and the 6 hour shuffle
Oct 3, 2026