Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Saturday, FEBRUARY 21, 2026 Don't let winter get you all cooped up! Take a deep breath, pull out your trail shoes, and come race some trails you have likely never seen. The Cabin Fever Trail Race is a 5k and 5 mile run to shake out the legs and shake away the doldrums of winter. Age group and overall prizes on this course that is gorgeous and unique. A portion of the funds will go directly back to the park which has a fascinating history! Starting Times All races will now start together at 9am! The split for the 5k and 5 mile is right near mile 3 and will be marked and staffed with a volunteer - be sure you follow the correct signage! Packet Pick Up All PPU will be at the Lodge at the race site starting at 7:45am until race start. You may pick up a friends packet. Event Perks S'more Station by the fire to warm you upBeer Garden! Each participant will receive one drink ticket for a Masthead Brewing Co. beer!Soft-fit long sleeve shirtPremium upgrade for hooded sweat shirtRace bib

Are you looking for a spring challenge? Trying to conquer a new distance? The High Lea 6/12/24 hour and 100 mile race is waiting for you! The course is 2.92 miles with 225' of gain. Temperatures in late May in Richfield average between 58 and 78 degrees- great running weather! Most of the course is shaded and runs on camp roads and trail. The camp roads are not paved- they are gravel roads. Walkers & hikers are welcome at this event! A portion of the proceeds will go to capital improvements at the Richfield Heritage Preserve. 6:00 AM start for all distances and there is a 32 hour cutoff for the 100 miler. 24 hour runners may have a pacer at the halfway point of 6:00 pm, and 100 mile runners may have a pacer at the halfway point of 50 miles. By request, we have added the 12 hour night option back to the lineup as well as a new 6 hour night option. This is an old school ultramarathon with a small footprint and the majority of our volunteers are accomplished ultrarunners to help you achieve your goals. *Minimum age for registration for the 24 hour or 100 mile race is 18. Minimum for the 12 hour is 16.

Beat the heat and treat yourself at the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon—a sweet celebration of summer miles and frozen rewards. Whether you’re racing the speedy 5K, cruising through the 10K, or going the distance in the Half Marathon, this event is designed to be fun, festive, and refreshingly cool from start to finish. We will be gathering at Taft Park in Richfield, MN When you cross the finish line, your reward is waiting: a delicious, ice-cold popsicle to help you chill out and celebrate your accomplishment. Every finisher will also receive a custom Popsicle-themed finisher medal—bright, bold, and worthy of showing off. Awards will be presented in all three distances to the top three male and female finishers in standard five-year age groups, beginning with 10 & Under. Whether you’re chasing a podium spot or just looking for a cool way to log some summer miles, the Popsicle 5K/10K/Half Marathon is the perfect blend of fun and fast.

CHOOSE YOUR START TIME ABOVE! Have you been dreaming of running the Boston Marathon? Need to shave a few minutes off your qualifying time? Or maybe you're just looking for the perfect course to set a new PR? Whether Boston is your goal or not, the Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon is for you. We're racing around Taft Park in Richfield, MN, and the course is a 1-mile super flat & super fast loop! The Full Marathon is USATF Certified making it a Boston Qualifier! This event is uniquely designed for serious runners. We will have water and an electrolyte drink at the aid table located at the START/FINISH area.Participants are welcome to bring their own personalized aid to place on the aid tables, allowing you to grab exactly what you need each time you pass. Many runners even bring a cheer crew to help hand out fuel and keep the motivation high throughout the race. What you get: Race shirtFinisher medals for all participantsAwards for both distances are in the usual 5-year age groups. Fast course, flexible support, and a chance to chase your goals—this is the race that lets you run your perfect day. By design this will be a smaller event, capped at just 75 participants per distance so the focus is on getting you your fastest time!