Trail Running calendar near Carlton 2026-2027

Brave winter trails in Duluth's Lester Park with the Frozen 4 Hour and 5K on Feb 7, 2026. Tackle a timed 4 hour loop to rack up miles on snowpacked trails or enjoy a scenic 5K through beautiful winter woods.

Join the Hayward Lions Club Pre Birkie on Feb 7 for classic and skate races along the scenic American Birkebeiner Trail, with 42k and 26k options. Includes a sweatshirt, brat, beverage and sweets, with proceeds supporting service projects.

Join the 40th Pepsi Challenge and Great River Energy Rush at Giants Ridge, Biwabik MN on Feb 28, 2026 for classic and freestyle races on 60 km of groomed trails. Choose 8K to 50K courses, with Birkie qualifier spots available.

Popple Shoot Trail Races in Minong, Wisconsin on May 9, 2026 offer trail runs from 10K to 87K across the scenic Wild Rivers Trail and ATV routes. Choose your challenge and enjoy rugged singletrack, supportive aid stations and campground fin..

Hit the scenic North End trails in Cable, Wisconsin for an uplifting trail run hosted by the North End Ski Club. Choose from 5K, 10K or a half marathon and enjoy well maintained routes through forest and rolling terrain.

A point to point 26.2 mile trail marathon from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton, MN, run on rugged singletrack with staffed aid stations, drop bags, cupless aid, and finishers medals.

A classic 50 mile out and back trail race from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth and back, run on rugged singletrack with notable overlooks and a Swinging Bridge crossing. Aid stations, drop bags, and cupless support are provid..

Summit North Trail Runs brings a weekend of rugged trail racing to Spirit Mountain in Duluth on August 14 and 15, 2026. Multiple distances from a 5K to half marathon plus kids races tackle steep climbs, winding singletrack and Ely's Tunnel.

On September 26, 2026 the Birkie Trail Run in Cable, WI offers marathon, relay, half marathon, Nordic Trek, a new 10K, 5K and kids races. Courses mix ski trail, singletrack and Mt Telemark terrain with race-day swag and aid stations.

Run scenic forest, river and prairie trails through Minnesota's largest state park at the Fire Tower Trail Races. Choose from 11K to 100K courses, with 50K and 100K runners climbing a historic fire tower during the race.

Trail races and family activities in Mora Minnesota include a timed 10K, a 5K fun run, and kids races; proceeds support snow-making and trail operations at the Vasaloppet Nordic Center.

Trail ultramarathons and shorter trail races on the Superior Hiking Trail around Duluth, Minnesota, featuring rocky singletrack and lake and city views. Distances include 100K, 50K, a half marathon and a 10K, plus combined-challenge options..

A roughly 40 mile winter survivalist race in St. Croix State Park where participants travel by foot, ski, or fat bike carrying required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests.