Upcoming Running Races in Minnesota

Endurance Grid lists 141 running races in Minnesota, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 86 cities.

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The lay of the land

Running Races in Minnesota

The running race calendar in Minnesota is busiest in August, September, and October, with races most often in Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, and Saint Paul.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many running races are in Minnesota?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 141 upcoming running races in Minnesota across 86 cities, from August 2026 to July 2027.
What running distances are offered in Minnesota?+
Running races in Minnesota include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 10K, 10–20 mi, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, 20–30 mi, and more distances.
When is running season in Minnesota?+
Running season in Minnesota runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in August and September.
Which Minnesota cities have running races?+
Running races in Minnesota are held in Minneapolis, Rochester, Duluth, Saint Paul, Lake Elmo, Kasson, Maple Grove, Moorhead, Austin, and Bloomington, plus 76 other cities.

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