Rankings · updated September 7, 2026

Best Races Near Minneapolis–St. Paul

Every race within 30 miles of downtown, 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 Twin Cities Marathon Minneapolis, MN Oct 2026 BQ USATF 85.0/100

Also listed, not yet ranked

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

  1. 56K Rollerski training day Stillwater, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. ARM Practice Page Saint Paul, MN Sep 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. 2026 All City XC Meet Saint Paul, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Cruisin' For Perfusion 2026 Minneapolis, MN Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K Chanhassen, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events Minneapolis, MN Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Candy Cane Course - St. Paul Lake Elmo, MN Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Battle Creek Fifty K Saint Paul, MN Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data

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