Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2026-2027

A 50 miles out and back trail ultramarathon between Carlton and Duluth, Minnesota, over rugged singletrack with about 5,000 ft of ascent and descent. The course passes Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Superior overlooks, and the Swinging Bridge.

A nine-race trail series in August October 2026 across the Twin Ports featuring woodland singletrack courses from about 5.5 to 10.5 km. Entry is free and the season concludes with a potluck and prizes.

Summit North Trail Runs in Duluth, MN on August 7 and 8, 2026 offers four trail races from 1.5 to 13.7 miles on forest singletrack, with rugged climbs and a tunnel section on the Forest Track.

A three day mountain biking and trail running festival in Duluth, Minnesota with races from youth XC and trail runs to multi stage enduro and downhill competitions. Courses include cross country singletrack and technical black diamond trail..

A community running event in Brule, WI offering a 5 mile point to point course on gravel and ski trails and a 2 mile out and back on Afterhours Road, with registration open May through August and a $15 fee.

A 4.4 mile run and walk through the woods, trails, and back-roads of Brimson Minnesota with a virtual option. All proceeds support the Brimson Area Volunteer Fire Department, Minnesota's 2025 Fire Department of the Year.

A multi-distance trail running festival on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI, featuring marathon, relays, half marathon, a new 10K, Nordic Trek, 5K, and kids races over mixed trail terrain.

Experience Minnesota's largest state park on a flat trail course at St. Croix State Park. Choose from four distances including a 100K ultra featuring a climb up a historic fire tower.

Experience a point to point trail race along the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth. Choose from four supported distances that feature old growth forests and waterfalls before finishing at the Fitger Courtyard near Lake Superior.

Wild Duluth Races on October 17 and 18, 2026 in Duluth, MN offer 100K and 50K ultramarathons plus a half marathon and 10K on rocky, rooty sections of the Superior Hiking Trail with views of the city and Lake Superior.

A 20 mile single loop through St. Croix State Park on October 17, 2026, with riverside views, aid stations, and a finisher medal. The event is sold out and a wait list will notify if tickets become available.

A Last Runner Standing event on November 14, 2026 in Solon Springs WI with repeated one mile loops on the North Country Trail. The race supports the Brule St. Croix Chapter and features a staffed aid station.

A winter survivalist event in Hinckley, MN covering roughly 40 miles by ski, run, or fat bike, with on-course survival skill tests and a strict no-refund registration policy.

A day of cross-country ski races at Giants Ridge, Minnesota, with 50K and 25K freestyle and classic events plus an 8K freestyle, held on 60 km of groomed Nordic trails and supported by on-site amenities.