Running is one of the easiest ways to stay fit without breaking the bank. With plenty of parks, trails, and tracks in Minnesota, you'll be burning off the calories in no time. Here are some excellent places to go for a jog near Minneapolis, MN.

Upcoming 5Ks, 10Ks, Marathons and more Near Minneapolis MN

DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 8:00am
Como Regional Park
Saint Paul, MN
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Umn Hoof N Woof 5k Fun Run

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 at 9:30am
University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine
Saint Paul, MN
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Lace Em and Race Em

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025
Vadnais Heights Community Park
Vadnais Heights, MN
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Goldy's Run

Sunday, Apr 6, 2025 at 8:00am
Huntington Bank Stadium
Minneapolis, MN
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Hot Chocolate Run

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 8:10am
Boom Island Park
Minneapolis, MN
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Brown's Creek Breeze 8k

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 9:00am
Gasthaus Restaurant
Stillwater, MN
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Tillman Honor Run

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 at 10:00am
Lake Calhoun Event Center
Minneapolis, MN
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5k Fun Run x Backstory Coffee Roasters

Sunday, Apr 13, 2025 at 9:00am
Backstory Coffee Roasters
Minneapolis, MN
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Trail Mix Race

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025
Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
Rockford, MN
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Bee/Run/Walk/Cleanup

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 8:30am
Boom Island Park
Minneapolis, MN
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Norwegian 30K Foot March and 5K Trail Run

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 9:00am
Arden Hills Army Training Site
Arden Hills, MN
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Easter Weekend 5k x 9 Mile Brewing Co

Saturday, Apr 19, 2025 at 11:00am
Nine Mile Brewing
Bloomington, MN
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