In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 miler

In Yan Teopa 5 & 10 miler takes place in Frontenac, Minnesota, on September 19, 2026. Two trail formats are offered: a 10-mile starting at 8:00 a.m. and a 5-mile starting at 8:05 a.m. In Yan Teopa is the name of a rock formation in Frontenac State Park, which overlooks the Mississippi River, so you can expect bluff trails with some climbing.

Five and ten miles are practical distances for a fall trail race: you can train for them alongside a normal running routine, and they double as a good tune-up before a later half marathon or trail 25K. The 5-mile is the pick for a first off-road event or for running with family, while the 10-mile gives you a proper effort with time to settle into a rhythm on the climbs. Eight to ten weeks of steady running, with one hilly session and one longer trail run each week, is enough preparation for either.