Rankings · updated September 7, 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

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

  1. 9/11 Heroes Run - Austin, Minnesota Austin, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Bemidji Jackpine Classic Bemidji, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. BOOST'D for the Gift of Life 5k Rochester, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 56K Rollerski training day Stillwater, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Dožínky Zero K New Prague, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. 2026 - NorthShore Inline Marathon Duluth, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. CCS 5K - Fall Sports Fundraiser Willmar, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Circle the Lake Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K Faribault, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. 2026 Cooperative Family Fund Virtual 5k Walk/Run Event Bemidji, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. ARM Practice Page Saint Paul, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. American Legion Beer & Wine Run, Walk, & Stumble Sauk Centre, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. CoH Run Baby Run Family 5K Run/Walk New Brighton, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Duluth Women's 10 Mile Duluth, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. 2026 All City XC Meet Saint Paul, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. Dead Run 2026 Lake City, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Cloquet River Run Cloquet, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. Cobber 5k and Niblet Kids' Mile Moorhead, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Cruisin' For Perfusion 2026 Minneapolis, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Haunted Hustle 5K Mantorville, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Bemidji Holiday Running Series Bemidji, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. 5K Family Fun Run and One-Mile Fun Walk Otsego, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. 2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot Buffalo, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Dawson Area Turkey Trot Dawson, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Battle Creek Fifty K Saint Paul, MN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul St Paul, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools Winona, MN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. 2027 Nisswa Firecracker 5k & 10K Nisswa, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. BEAR CHASE Bertha, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. 2026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series: THANK YOU ALL FOR A GREAT RACE DAY! Willmar, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis Richfield, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. Detroit Mountain Ski Angel Detroit Lakes, MN Dec 2030 Not yet rankedno verified data

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