January - August, 2026This traveling Art Exhibit features powerful original works by local artists—Charles Caldwell, Philipo Dyauli, Jearica Fountain, Kevin Martinez, and Asa-Azriel “Ace” Rice—each inspired by stories shared by community members around five central themes of connection, resilience, and place. Thursday, January 8th (5:00pm – 7:00pm) | NRRC (Northside Residents Redevelopment Council). 1303 Golden Valley […]
Summer Mountain Bike Race Series
GALLERY Parking Parking: If you are parking, we recommend parking in the North or South parking lots at Theodore Wirth Park. Alternative Transportation Bike (the best!): We encourage participants and spectators to bike, walk, or jog on race morning. There will be extra bike racks at the Trailhead (parking lot) where you can lock your bike. […]
The Urban Trail Run and Festival
Half Marathon · Half-Half · 5K
Fun Run & Field Day on September 19
Phyllis the Fairy is coming back to the Trailhead to promote the magical release of the recently published book, "Phyllis of the Forest"! Join us on Saturday, October 3rd for nature activities with Phyllis the Fairy, a scavenger hunt, face painting, storytime + author Q&A, Forest inspired arts and crafts, and a story-making workshop! This […]
RSVPThursday, October 8, 2026 5 - 7 p.m. | The TrailheadJoin us at the Annual Loppet Community Celebration on Thursday, October 8 from 5 - 7 p.m.! Our community is special because of all the participants, volunteers, members, donors who support our mission and there’s no better way to honor all of your roles than […]
Celebrate Dakota people, land, and traditions along Ȟaȟá Wakpádaŋ (Bassett Creek) with a 6 or 12 hour trail hike or run as an individual or with a relay!
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth TrailheadRun Your Pace, Understand Your Base: Empowering Female Runners Through Pelvic Floor Awareness Tuesday, October 20th, 2026 | 6: 00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenter: Dr. Bethany Brausen (Kozak) (she/her), PT, DPT, OCS, Run Coach Founder | Tempo Physical Therapy & Running Performance This evidence-based course […]
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Roundtable: Snø Racing Program Update and Masters Racing Discussion Monday, November 2nd, 2026 | 6: 00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenters: Jake Stiele, Kim Rudd and Jan Gunther Coaches roundtable discussion with Jake Stiele, Kim Rudd and Jan Gunther. Presenter Bios: Jake Stiele is the […]
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Theodore Wirth - An inside look at the man, the park, and his legacy Thursday, November 12th, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenters: Dana Wirth Sparks, Mark Raderstorf Building on the presentation by Mark Raderstorf from last April, this presentation will do a […]
Free presentation series at the Theodore Wirth Trailhead Heart Health and Endurance Sport Monday, November 16th, 2026 | 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. | The Trailhead Presenters: Darrell B. Newman, M.D. More information coming soon! Going Ultra - Considerations for Ultra-Distance Athletes from 50k-100 Miles Monday, May 11th | 6: 00 - 7:30 p.m. | The […]
