Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races Near Minneapolis–St. Paul

Every race within 30 miles of downtown. We haven't measured enough of them to rank them yet, so none carry a score. Every one is still listed below. How scoring works →

Listed races

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

  1. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Daily Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Ski Trail Passes Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Endurance United Winter Nordic Saint Paul, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Battle Creek Fifty K Saint Paul, MN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul Saint Paul, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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