2026 Runestone Ramble

June 27, 2026

Registration opens January 2026!

The Runestone Ramble

is one of the first trail runs of the season in Minnesota, and one of the only trail runs in the Central Minnesota Lakes Area. This family oriented run will be held on Saturday, June 27 at Kensington Runestone Park, located 15 miles west of Alexandria, Minnesota, in Douglas County. The course navigates the beautiful, but challenging terrain of the 304 acre wooded and gently rolling county park. Kensington Runestone Park is filled with trails for hiking, cross-country skiing, and mountain biking, along with a playground area and beautiful visitors center that tells the legendary story of the Kensington Runestone. You have two trail run options: the 7K Trail Run and the 1 Mile Kids Fun Run. The 7K course traverses the expanse of the park and includes a number of rigorous climbs. The 1 Kids Fun Run is a family friendly out and back course.

2025 REGISTRATION:

7K TRAIL RUN

Early Bird: $40 + fees

Day of Race: $50 (no t-shirt)

1 MILE KIDS FUN RUN: $12 + fees

Bib Pick Up on Saturday morning, 7:00 AM - 8:15 AM. Registration and check in will be held near the visitors center the morning of the race. Locker rooms and showers are NOT available. Indoor bathrooms are available.

T-Shirts provided for all who pre-register online.

8:30 AM - 7K

9:45 AM - 1 mile 

10:00 AM - AWARDS for top 3 male and top 3 female finishers!

This event is hosted by Alexandria Nordic Club and all proceeds will go to support the equipping of our local HS and MS Nordic teams, growing our kids ski programs, and expanding access to Nordic skiing through trail development.

2025 Runstone Ramble flyer here.