Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2026-2027

A point-to-point trail marathon from Duluth to Carlton, Minnesota covering 26.2 miles of rugged singletrack with substantial elevation change, aid stations, drop bag service, cupless aid, crew restrictions at some stations, and a 10 hour li..

Trail races on the North Country Trail in Solon Springs, WI, including 5K, Half, Marathon and a Mystery Ultra that reveals its distance at the turn-around; fields limited to 50 runners per distance.

A second annual 5K on the ski trails of Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth on July 18, 2026. The timed race benefits the Duluth East Boys and Girls Cross Country Team and includes finish-line treats and awards.

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.

The Birkie Trail Run on September 26, 2026 at the American Birkebeiner Trailhead in Cable, WI offers multiple trail distances including a marathon, half marathon, new 10K, 5K and an 8.5 mile Nordic Trek.

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 to 18, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota feature trail distances from 10K to 100K along the Superior Hiking Trail. Courses run mostly inside the city limits and include rocky, rooty terrain with views of Lake Superio..

The MammothMarch Minnesota will take place in Crosby Township on Saturday 17 October 2026.

A last runner standing event on November 14, 2026 in Solon Springs, WI, run on a one mile out and back loop every 15 minutes. The mostly single-track course includes an aid station and supports North Country Trail projects.

A roughly 40-mile winter survival race in St. Croix State Park, Minnesota, for foot, ski, and fat-bike participants who carry required survival gear and complete two on-course skill tests overnight.

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.