LAKE MINNETONKA
COMMUNITY GUIDE 2026
Running and Biking around the Lake
Lake Minnetonka is fortunate to be posed around hundreds of intersecting trails for visitors to walk, bike, run and play. From fun runs to mud runs, triathlons to century rides, the area has a little something for any active resident.
Not all races and events may be included in this list. Other community and regional events may not be reflected here. Excelsior Firecracker Races Excelsior Saturday, July 4 Featuring a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K. Info: excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber. com / firecracker-race Tour de Tonka Minnetonka Saturday, August 1 The annual Tour de Tonka bike ride features a variety of routes that are 16, 24, 40 58 and 100 miles long. Info: minnetonkaschools. org / district / mcec / events / tour-de-tonka Spooky Sprint Run Excelsior Commons Saturday, Oct. 10 A Halloween-themed 5K and 1-mile evening race takes runners along the shores of Lake Minnetonka and through
picturesque neighborhoods. Info: excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber. com / spooky-sprint / Wayzata Boo Bash Dash Downtown Wayzata Saturday, Oct. 24 Includes a 1-mile family fun run, competitive 1-mile, 5K and 10K. Costumes are encouraged. The event includes a Pumpkin Derby and a pie-eating contest. Info: boobashdash. wayzatachamber. com Tonka Turkey Trot 5K Minnetonka High School, Tonka Dome Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 26 The annual family-friendly 5K allows runners and walkers to kick off Thanksgiving morning with some fresh air and exercise. There’ s also a 100-meter dash for kids in the Tonka Dome. Info: minnetonkaschools. org / turkey-trot Luck O’ The Lake 5K and 1-Mile Excelsior March 20, 2027 The St. Patrick’ s Day-themed event takes runners along the shore of Lake Minnetonka in Excelsior. Info: excelsiorlakeminnetonkachamber. com / luck-o-th e-lake
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