Races
Click on any of the races to learn more and to register.
When: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 2pm
Where: Colby Lake Park, Woodbury
You won’t need to part with your pot o’ gold to chase your 5k dreams.
Welcome to the Frugal Frolic, an enchanting 5k loop encircling the scenic Colby Lake, all for an unbeatable price! This budget-friendly event skips the frills like tee shirts and swag but guarantees an abundance of fun and exciting awards.
There are two options for this race:
1. The Frugal Frolic
2. The Lucky Leprechaun.
Head to the RunSignUp link to learn more about both choices and choose your race style!
Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
When: Saturday, May 10, 2025
Where: Colby Lake Park, Woodbury
Get ready to discover the scenic wonders of Woodbury at the Woodbury Lakes Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k – an exhilarating experience that takes you around four of the city’s stunning lakes, seamlessly connected by paved trails. The journey kicks off at Colby Lake Park, with options to race a half marathon, 10k, or 5k.
When: Saturday, June 7, 2024
Where: Ojibway Park, Woodbury, MN
Embark on a thrilling challenge with The One Tough Mile—an exhilarating race that pushes your limits in a unique way. Navigate a one-mile loop at Ojibway Park, traversing a predominantly paved trail surrounded by the cooling shade of towering trees. The course promises both ease and enjoyment as you strive to surpass cutoff times for each lap. Take a one-minute breather before the next mile, and brace yourself for a progressively faster pace. Are you able to make the extra mile?
Commencing at 14 minutes for the initial mile, the return time steadily decreases: 13, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4 minutes. Fail to beat the cutoff time, and you’re out of the race. The ultimate victor is the first runner to successfully meet the final cutoff time. The One Tough Mile guarantees an exhilarating experience where speed, strategy, and endurance converge for an unforgettable running adventure..
When: Friday, July 4, 2025
Where: Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MN
Kick off your Independence Day festivities with a spirited 4-mile run that sets off the fireworks early! The course takes you on a scenic journey along a paved trail in a lollipop-style race, commencing at Colby Lake Park. Traverse north through the picturesque Wilms Lake rollers, conquer a challenging hill around Summit Pointe Park, and make a triumphant return under the tunnel to Colby Lake Park for an energetic finish line reception.
Following the run, it’s time to head home to join your family for a delightful day of grilling, swimming, and, of course, enjoying the spectacular fireworks display. Start your Fourth of July with a burst of energy and celebrate the day with a memorable run and festive family activities!
When: Saturday, August 16, 2025
Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Lake Elmo, MN
Ready to take on the BINGO Run challenge?
This is a backyard-style event with a fun twist and a definite finish. The goal is simple: earn bingo and have the fastest lap times.
Complete the 3.5+ mile trail loop in under 45 minutes and you get a bingo ball pulled to mark on your bingo card. Then, it’s back out with the group for the next loop!
Loops go every 45 minutes. If you don’t get bingo by the 8th lap, you’ll earn the infamous DNB (Did Not Bingo) status—but don’t worry, you’ll still get a time, distance, and competitor Woodle.
Choose between two bingo card options, depending on how much you want to run:
- The 3×3 card will get you 10.5 – 24.5 miles depending on when you draw BINGO
- The 4×4 Card will get you 14-28 miles depending on when and if you draw BINGO
When: Saturday, September 6, 2025
Where: Ravine Regional Park, Cottage Grove, MN
The Ravine Trail Run takes place on cross-country ski trails with several hills, making it moderately challenging.
The trail is a 3.2-mile loop, wide enough for passing and walking, featuring hills, valleys, shaded tree areas, and sunny prairie sections. The terrain includes grass, mud, packed dirt, and rocky sections in washout areas.
The 5k race consists of one loop, while the 10k race includes two loops.
Night Owl 5k, 10k, and 6 Hour Shuffle
When: Saturday, October 4, 2025
Where: Lake Elmo Park Reserve, Lake Elmo, MN
The Night Owl Races are an excellent way to take the next step in trail running. The Six Hour Shuffle is a good introduction to ultra running. Long enough to get past the marathon distance, but not too long. The Namesake Night Owl 5K and 10K are great introductions to night time trail running.
All three races are run on grassy ski trails over rolling hills. Their will be trail lights on for the 5K, 10K races and the final hour and a half of the 6hr shuffle, runners need to bring supplemental lighting with either a headlamp or hand held flashlight.
When: November 27, 2025
Where: Colby Lake Park, Woodbury, MN
The Woodbury Wobble 5K is a community event to encourage movement before the feast and to stock the shelves of our local food bank. With your registration you will receive a swag bag with sponsored items, only the first 300 registered runners get the branded knit hat.
There will also be the turkey scavenger hunt along the course that kids can complete for a small prize.