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Running in Twin Cities
MN

Running in Twin Cities

Scenic, fast, and beloved by Midwest runners

About running in Twin Cities

The Twin Cities Marathon is consistently ranked among the most beautiful marathons in the country. The October course winds through Minneapolis and Saint Paul along the Mississippi River during peak fall foliage, earning it the nickname the Most Beautiful Urban Marathon in America. Minnesota has one of the strongest running cultures in the country with a passionate community that turns out even in brutal winter conditions. The Twin Cities offers a variety of running groups and clubs. Some popular options are listed below.

Notable races

Some of the biggest and best races in Twin Cities.

Popular Running groups

Popular run clubs and running groups in Twin Cities.

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Upcoming races in Twin Cities

Races within 50 miles. Powered by RunSignup.

21 races found within 50 miles of Twin Cities

Turkey Trails- St. Paul
Nov 7, 2026

Turkey Trails- St. Paul

Closed
📍St. Paul, MN
💰From $17
50m1 Miles5K10KHalf Marathon
Freezin' for a Reason 5K
Nov 21, 2026

Freezin' for a Reason 5K

Open
📍Minneapolis, MN
💰From $16
5K
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota
Nov 22, 2026

2026 Jingle Bell Run - Minnesota

Open
📍Minneapolis, MN
💰From $35
5K
2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026

2026 Forge Fitness Turkey Trot

Open
📍Buffalo, MN
💰From $38
5K
2026 Maple Grove Turkey Trot
Nov 26, 2026

2026 Maple Grove Turkey Trot

Open
📍Maple Grove, MN
💰From $40
5K
Amery Turkey Trot, presented by Brightside Running
Nov 26, 2026

Amery Turkey Trot, presented by Brightside Running

Open
📍Amery, WI
💰From $15
5K
Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K
Nov 26, 2026

Chanhassen Turkey Trot 5K

Open
📍Chanhassen, MN
💰From $14.99
5K100m
Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events
Nov 26, 2026

Drumstick Dash Thanksgiving Day Events

Open
📍Minneapolis, MN
💰From $10
10K5K1 Miles
Fox Trot Thanksgiving 5k
Nov 26, 2026

Fox Trot Thanksgiving 5k

Open
📍Stillwater, MN
💰From $25
5K
STMA Turkey Day 5k
Nov 26, 2026

STMA Turkey Day 5k

Open
📍Albertville, MN
💰From $25
5K

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