Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2026-2027

We have found 16 Trailruns within 80 miles of Duluth. See below where and when you can find the races.

Celebrate 40 years of Nordic skiing at Giants Ridge in Minnesota. This event features a 50K and 25K race in both freestyle and classic styles, plus an 8K freestyle. The 50K race is part of the American Ski Marathon Series.

April 2026

10k and 20k trail races on the North Country Trail through the Douglas County Wildlife Area, featuring brush prairie, timber sections, rolling hills, and water only aid stations.

May 2026

Popple Shoot Trail Races in Minong WI on May 9, 2026 features 10K, 25K, 62K and 87K courses on ATV trails, the Wild Rivers Trail and county roads, with multiple aid stations and age group awards.

Trail run and walk in Cable on rolling single track through Bayfield County Forest, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus age group awards and local homemade bread and jam for all participants.

June 2026

A fundraising trail event in Bayfield, Wisconsin on June 13, 2026 featuring 50K, 25K, 10K and a 5K fun run with obstacle course. The looped course uses singletrack and ski trails and offers views of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands.

July 2026

This point-to-point trail marathon covers 26.2 miles of rough woodland trails in Minnesota. It honors Eugene Curnow and has a history dating back to 1992.

Multiple out-and-back races on the North Country Trail in Solon Springs, WI including a 50/50 Mystery Ultra. Each distance is limited to 50 runners and the event is described as locally run.

Event Details The Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon is a 50-mile trail race. It takes place on 25 July 2026. The event was founded in 1982. Course and Route The course is an out-and-back route starting and finishing at Carlton High Sch..

August 2026

Summit North Trail Runs is a two-day trail event in West Duluth at Grand Avenue Chalet, Spirit Mountain from August 14, 2026 to August 15, 2026. It features a Friday night Hill Climb & Descent and multiple Saturday races including a Heavy H..

September 2026

Join the Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026, in Cable, Wisconsin. Choose from distances like the marathon, half marathon, new 10K, or 5K on the scenic Birkie Trail. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and post race refreshments.

October 2026

Trail running at St. Croix State Park with 100K, 50K, 35K and 11K options through forests, rivers and prairie. Longer courses include one or two climbs of a historic fire tower and the event offers camping and food.

The Grand Traverse is a 19th annual hike and run event on the Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth. It offers four point-to-point distances, finishing at Fitger's Courtyard by Lake Superior. Shuttle buses are provided to the start.

Weekend trail races in Duluth MN on the Superior Hiking Trail featuring 100K, 50K, a half marathon and a 10K, with scenic Lake Superior views and combined WILDMAN and WILDWOMAN challenges.

MammothMarch returns to Minnesota for a 20-mile hike through the expansive St. Croix State Park. Participants have 8 hours to complete the scenic route along the National Scenic Riverway and earn a finisher medal. The event is designed for..

November 2026

NCTRaces 15x is a last runner standing challenge in Solon Springs. Runners must complete a 1-mile loop on the North Country Trail every 15 minutes or be eliminated. It supports local trail maintenance through its proceeds.

January 2027

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.