Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2025-2026

The Summit North Trail Runs is a trail running event held at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, Minnesota. Scheduled for August 15-16, 2025, the event features a variety of races catering to different skill levels and ages. Participants can choose from the Hill Climb & Descent, Mountain Lap 5K, The Creeks 8..

The Lost Forester Runs of Pine Valley is a family-friendly trail running event held in Cloquet, Minnesota, supporting the Blue House Orphanage in Uganda. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 5.5K loop on scenic ski trails through pine and hardwood forests, and a challenging..

The Birkie Trail Run Festival, held in Cable, Wisconsin, offers a scenic running experience through the north woods amid pine trees and vibrant fall colors. The event features a variety of race distances including a 5K Trail Run, Individual Marathon, Half Marathon, and a Trek. It also includes relay..

The Fire Tower Trail Races, held in scenic St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota, offer a welcoming and accessible trail running experience with four distances: 100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. The course is flat and takes runners through forests, riversides, and prairies, showcasing the natural bea..

Grand Traverse is a fully supported trail running and hiking event held in Duluth, Minnesota, featuring four challenging distances: 10, 17, 21, and 27 miles. The event takes place entirely on the scenic Superior Hiking Trail, offering participants a point-to-point course through beautiful natural su..

The Wild Duluth Races, held in Duluth, Minnesota, feature challenging trail runs along the rugged Superior Hiking Trail with stunning views of Lake Superior. Celebrating their 17th year, the event offers ultramarathon distances of 50K and 100K on Saturday, followed by the Harder 'n Heck Half Maratho..

NCTRaces 15x is a unique last runner standing ultramarathon held at Palmer's Landing in Solon Springs, Wisconsin. The race features a challenging 1-mile out-and-back course on the North Country Trail, primarily single-track, with a 15-minute time limit to complete each mile. Runners must complete ea..

The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a challenging 40-mile winter endurance event held in Hinckley, Minnesota, within St. Croix State Park.Participants can choose to compete on foot, skis, or fat bikes, navigating through a cold Minnesota night while carrying all essential survival gear. The race emphas..

The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is a trail running event held at Mt. Ashwabay Outdoor Recreation Area in Bayfield, Wisconsin. It features multiple race distances: 50K, 25K, 10K trail runs, and a 5K fun run with obstacles.The course offers a mix of flowy, rolling trails and technical singletrack th..