Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2025-2026

The Thunderbird Warrior Challenge is a trail running event held at Mt. Ashwabay Ski & Recreation Area in Bayfield, Wisconsin, on June 14, 2025. It offers distances of 50K, 25K, 10K, and a 5K fun run featuring an obstacle course.The course showcases a mix of flowy, rolling singletrack and technical t..

The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is a challenging 26.2-mile point-to-point race held in northern Minnesota, running from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton. The course features rugged woodland trails with significant elevation changes, including nearly 3,000 feet of a..

NCTRaces: Palmer's is a trail running event held at Palmer's Landing near Solon Springs, Wisconsin, along the North Country Trail. The races feature a scenic, challenging course with a mix of hills, valleys, creek crossings, and diverse timber landscapes. Distances offered include a 5K fun run, half..

The Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon, established in 1982, is one of the oldest 50-mile trail ultras in the U.S. Held in Carlton, Minnesota, the race features a rugged, out-and-back course through Jay Cooke State Park and challenging woodland trails to Duluth and back. Runners experience sceni..

The Summit North Trail Runs, held in West Duluth, Minnesota at Spirit Mountain, offers a premier trail running experience in the Midwest. The event features rugged terrain with challenging climbs and winding forest singletrack, including the notable Ely’s Tunnel on the Forest Track course. Runners c..

The Lost Forester Runs of Pine Valley is a family-friendly trail running event held in Cloquet, Minnesota, featuring three distance options: 5.5K, 15K, and 12.5 miles. The courses wind through scenic pine and hardwood forests on ski and mountain bike trails, with the longest distance including off-t..

The Birkie Trail Run Festival is an exciting running event held in Cable, Wisconsin, featuring a variety of races suitable for all ages and skill levels. Participants can choose from an Individual Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Trail Run, and a 1K Kids Run/Walk for children aged 9 and under. Additional..

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..

The Grand Traverse is an annual fully supported trail running and hiking event held in Duluth, Minnesota, along the scenic Superior Hiking Trail. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event offers four challenging point-to-point distances: 27, 21, 17, and 10 miles. Participants enjoy a day on the trail..

The Wild Duluth Races, held in Duluth, Minnesota, feature challenging trail runs including 100K and 50K ultramarathons, a half marathon, and a 10K race. Celebrating over 17 years, these events take place along the rugged Superior Hiking Trail, offering runners spectacular views of Duluth and Lake Su..

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 the course overnight through cold conditions. This race emphasizes survival skills, requir..