Rankings · updated November 5, 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 87.3/100
  2. 2 Garry Bjorklund Half Marathon Duluth, MN Jun 2027 USATF 73.6/100

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

24 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. 2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot Buffalo, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. 2026 Maple Grove Turkey Trot Maple Grove, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Wabasha Wobble Gobble- 5K Fun Run/Walk & 1 Mile Walk Wabasha, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Bemidji Holiday Running Series Bemidji, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Dawson Area Turkey Trot Dawson, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. Endurance United Winter Nordic Saint Paul, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Candy Cane Course - Rochester Rochester, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. Battle Creek Fifty K Saint Paul, MN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - St. Paul Saint Paul, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. DoNot Stop Half Marathon 5K/10K - Rochester Rochester, MN Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Donut Dash for Winona Area Public Schools Winona, MN May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. 2027 Nisswa Firecracker 5k & 10K Nisswa, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Bear Chase Bertha, MN Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. 2026 Jared Anez Eagle Lake Race Series: Thank You All For A Great Race Day! Willmar, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Eddy Trail Races Annandale, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Bound for Boston Marathon & Half Marathon - Minneapolis Richfield, MN Aug 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 2027 - NorthShore Inline Marathon Duluth, MN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. IWP Ride Against Suicide 2027 Forest Lake, MN Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Detroit Mountain Ski Angel Detroit Lakes, MN Dec 2030 Not yet rankedno verified data