5K Races in Mn

Browse 92 5k trail running and hiking routes in Mn. Distance range: 2.5 mi to 3.7 mi. Elevation gain: 10 ft to 702 ft. Preview each trail in 3D flyover and view segment breakdowns.

Key Takeaways

Total Routes

Races / Routes

1 / 91

Distance Range

2.5 mi - 3.7 mi

Elevation Range

10 ft - 702 ft

Surface Type

99% Trail

Route Name	Location	Distance	Elevation Gain	Type	Race Date
Rum River Run	MN	3.6 mi	76 ft	race	—
Nokomis - Minnesota River Regional Trail: South	MN	2.5 mi	11 ft	route	—
Home Brew Trail	MN	2.5 mi	129 ft	route	—
West Minnesota River Trail	MN	2.5 mi	—	route	—
Red River Oxcart Trail	MN	2.5 mi	101 ft	route	—
Minneopa Trail	MN	2.5 mi	89 ft	route	—
Afton Hiking Club Trail	MN	2.5 mi	273 ft	route	—
Purgatory Creek Park	MN	2.5 mi	37 ft	route	—
Deer Valley Loop	MN	2.5 mi	321 ft	route	—
North Star Run Trail	MN	2.5 mi	330 ft	route	—
Big Aspen Spur C Trail	MN	2.5 mi	219 ft	route	—
Bird Lake Spur F Trail	MN	2.5 mi	163 ft	route	—
Hiking Club Trail	MN	2.6 mi	48 ft	route	—
Baylis Herriman Lake Loop Trail	MN	2.6 mi	343 ft	route	—
Mica Bay Trail	MN	2.6 mi	313 ft	route	—
Crystal Lake Regional Trail: North	MN	2.6 mi	31 ft	route	—
Range River Winter Trail	MN	2.6 mi	53 ft	route	—
Park Entry Trail	MN	2.6 mi	113 ft	route	—
Secret Blackstone Secret Trail	MN	2.6 mi	196 ft	route	—
Wildwood Loop Trail	MN	2.6 mi	70 ft	route	—
North Trail	MN	2.6 mi	61 ft	route	—
Crocket Winter Trail	MN	2.6 mi	68 ft	route	—
Dunningan Lake Trail	MN	2.6 mi	101 ft	route	—
Suomi Hills Trail N A	MN	2.6 mi	327 ft	route	—
Summer Trail	MN	2.7 mi	206 ft	route	—
Eighteen Lake Trail	MN	2.7 mi	242 ft	route	—
Meadow Lake Hwt O Trail	MN	2.7 mi	48 ft	route	—
Hiking Club Route	MN	2.7 mi	26 ft	route	—
Iron Birch Winter Trail	MN	2.7 mi	—	route	—
Spring Lake Regional Trail	MN	2.7 mi	87 ft	route	—
Gegoka Flathorn Connector E Trail	MN	2.7 mi	176 ft	route	—
Moose Loop Trail	MN	2.7 mi	702 ft	route	—
Miner's Trail	MN	2.7 mi	172 ft	route	—
Trail 8	MN	2.7 mi	164 ft	route	—
Lutsen Trail Access	MN	2.7 mi	133 ft	route	—
Webster Lake Hwt Trail	MN	2.8 mi	45 ft	route	—
Birch Lake Trail	MN	2.8 mi	113 ft	route	—
Knob Trail	MN	2.8 mi	148 ft	route	—
Hawk Ridge Trail - Duluth Traverse	MN	2.8 mi	116 ft	route	—
Kab-Ash: Meadowood Rd. East Loop	MN	2.8 mi	294 ft	route	—
Razor Back Trail	MN	2.8 mi	274 ft	route	—
Pike Island Winter Trail	MN	2.8 mi	89 ft	route	—
Lac Qui Parle Hike and Bike Trail	MN	2.8 mi	137 ft	route	—
West Mississippi River Regional Trail: South	MN	2.8 mi	23 ft	route	—
Lake Harriet	MN	2.9 mi	23 ft	route	—
Pioneer Loop Trail	MN	2.9 mi	391 ft	route	—
Southern Voyager Trail	MN	2.9 mi	140 ft	route	—
Eliason Loop Trail	MN	2.9 mi	441 ft	route	—
Ozawindib Trail	MN	2.9 mi	319 ft	route	—
Minnesota River Bottoms - Bluff Trail	MN	2.9 mi	72 ft	route	—
Camp 97 Spur A Trail	MN	2.9 mi	170 ft	route	—
Hogback Ridge Trail	MN	2.9 mi	36 ft	route	—
Three Mile Drive	MN	3.0 mi	166 ft	route	—
Kawishiwi Triangle Big Pine Trail	MN	3.0 mi	70 ft	route	—
Nokomis - Minnesota River Regional Trail: North	MN	3.0 mi	22 ft	route	—
Spur Lake Hwt Trail	MN	3.0 mi	261 ft	route	—
Bluebird Trail	MN	3.0 mi	218 ft	route	—
River View Trail	MN	3.0 mi	57 ft	route	—
Cedar Lake Farm	MN	3.0 mi	57 ft	route	—
Annie Battle Lake Trail	MN	3.0 mi	—	route	—
DeSoto Trail	MN	3.1 mi	156 ft	route	—
River Bluff Trail	MN	3.1 mi	—	route	—
Big Aspen Spur G Trail	MN	3.1 mi	264 ft	route	—
Silver Creek Trail	MN	3.1 mi	279 ft	route	—
Lookout Mountain Section A Trail	MN	3.1 mi	180 ft	route	—
Big Aspen Spur D Trail	MN	3.2 mi	268 ft	route	—
Centennial Trail	MN	3.2 mi	283 ft	route	—
Valley View Trail	MN	3.2 mi	329 ft	route	—
North Woods Trails	MN	3.2 mi	168 ft	route	—
Pike Island Main Loop	MN	3.2 mi	168 ft	route	—
Battle Creek World Championship Trail	MN	3.2 mi	—	route	—
Cr 50 Hwt Trail	MN	3.3 mi	182 ft	route	—
Winchell Trail	MN	3.3 mi	133 ft	route	—
Snowbank Spur Trail	MN	3.3 mi	149 ft	route	—
Devil Track Hunter Walking Trail	MN	3.3 mi	138 ft	route	—
Sugarbush Maple Loop Trail	MN	3.3 mi	398 ft	route	—
Outer Loop Trail	MN	3.3 mi	419 ft	route	—
Minnesota River Bluff Trail	MN	3.4 mi	81 ft	route	—
Eagle Mountain Trail	MN	3.4 mi	587 ft	route	—
Shingobee Trail	MN	3.4 mi	344 ft	route	—
Carlton Peak	MN	3.4 mi	506 ft	route	—
Suomi Hills Trail S	MN	3.4 mi	334 ft	route	—
Minnesota River Headwaters Trail	MN	3.4 mi	10 ft	route	—
Bally Creek to Cascade Trail	MN	3.4 mi	563 ft	route	—
South Farm Lake Trail	MN	3.5 mi	270 ft	route	—
Baylis Herriman Main Trail	MN	3.5 mi	258 ft	route	—
Rock and A Hard Place Trail	MN	3.6 mi	313 ft	route	—
High Falls and Two Step Falls	MN	3.6 mi	421 ft	route	—
Superior Hiking Trail Alternate	MN	3.6 mi	111 ft	route	—
Lester River Trail - Duluth Traverse	MN	3.7 mi	333 ft	route	—
Gegoka Flathorn Connector F Trail	MN	3.7 mi	239 ft	route	—
Sugarbush Oberg Lake Loop Trail	MN	3.7 mi	357 ft	route	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How many trail races are in Mn?

There are 1 organized races and 91 self-supported routes available in Mn.

What is a 5K race?

A 5K race is approximately 2.5 to 3.7 miles in distance.

What is the average elevation gain in Mn?

The average elevation gain is 199 feet, with routes ranging from 10 to 702 feet.

Can these 5k routes in Mn be used for hiking?

Yes. 99% of these routes are on trail surfaces, making them suitable for both trail running and hiking. The terrain analysis and elevation profiles help hikers plan their adventures just as effectively as runners.

Are 5K races beginner-friendly?

5K race difficulty varies widely. Use the elevation gain and terrain analysis to assess each route. Races with lower elevation gain relative to distance and higher runnable percentages tend to be more beginner-accessible.

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