Rankings · updated September 15, 2026

Best Races in Minnesota

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 Grandma's Marathon Duluth, MN Jun 2027 BQ USATF 87.1/100
  2. 2 Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis, MN Oct 2026 BQ USATF 85.0/100
  3. 3 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Duluth, MN Jun 2027 USATF 73.9/100

Longest-running in Minnesota

2 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 41st Annual 2027 Pepsi Challenge 50K/Great River Energy Rush 25K/Giants Ridge 8K Nordic Ski Races at Giants Ridge Biwabik, MN Mar 2027 1987 39 years running
  2. 2 5th Annual Turkey Day 5k Kasson, MN Nov 2026 2022 4 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

38 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Dožínky Zero K New Prague, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. 2026 - NorthShore Inline Marathon Duluth, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. CCS 5K - Fall Sports Fundraiser Willmar, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Circle the Lake Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Faribault, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Cooperative Family Fund Virtual 5k Walk/Run Event Bemidji, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. ARM Practice Page Saint Paul, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. American Legion Beer & Wine Run, Walk, & Stumble Sauk Centre, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Cradle of Hope (CoH) Run Baby Run Family 5K Run/Walk - Minnesota New Brighton, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Duluth Women's 10 Mile Duluth, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 2026 All City XC Meet Saint Paul, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Dead Run 2026 Lake City, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Endurance United Fall programs Saint Paul, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Cloquet River Run Cloquet, MN Oct 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. Cobber 5k and Niblet Kids' Mile Moorhead, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Cruisin' For Perfusion 2026 Minneapolis, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. 2026 Haunted Hustle 5K Mantorville, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Bemidji Holiday Running Series Bemidji, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. 5K Family Fun Run and One-Mile Fun Walk Otsego, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. 2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot Buffalo, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. 2026 Maple Grove Turkey Trot Maple Grove, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. Dawson Area Turkey Trot Dawson, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Endurance United Winter Nordic Saint Paul, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Alpine Learning Hill Passes Minneapolis, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Battle Creek Fifty K Saint Paul, MN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. DXC Bus to the Birkie/Korte Duluth, MN Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul St Paul, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools Winona, MN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. 2027 Nisswa Firecracker 5k & 10K Nisswa, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. BEAR CHASE Bertha, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. 2026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series: THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT RACE DAY! Willmar, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis Richfield, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Detroit Mountain Ski Angel Detroit Lakes, MN Dec 2030 Not yet rankedno verified data

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