Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2026-2027

Explore the early spring trails at the Bird Sanctuary, a managed brush prairie on the North Country Trail. Choose between a scenic 10k or a 20k that tours the entire wildlife area, both on 99.9% single-track. The courses offer a mix of open..

Event Details The Popple Shoot Trail Races take place on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The event is organized by Big Slo Running and net proceeds are donated to local charities. The races start and finish at the Wild River Campground, located at 8..

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.

Experience the Wisconsin Northwoods with trail races ranging from 5 km to 50 km. Run through old growth forests and enjoy panoramic views of Lake Superior at this community fundraising event.

Experience a point to point trail marathon from Duluth to Carlton on rugged woodland singletrack. This cup free race features 26.2 miles of technical terrain with significant elevation changes and scenic Minnesota forest trails.

Head to the Wisconsin Northwoods for NCTRaces: Palmers, a low-key trail event on the North Country Trail. Choose from a 5K, half marathon, marathon, or a unique 50/50 Mystery Ultra where the distance is a surprise. The out-and-back courses..

Experience one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation on a rugged 50 mile out and back course featuring scenic Lake Superior overlooks and the iconic Swinging Bridge.

Experience the rugged beauty of West Duluth at the Summit North Trail Runs. Choose from a half marathon, 8 mile, or 5K course featuring forest singletrack and the iconic Ely’s Tunnel.

Discover the scenic landscapes of northwest Wisconsin at the Birkie Trail Run. Choose from distances ranging from a 5K to a full marathon on the iconic rolling hills of the American Birkebeiner Trail.

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.

Experience the rugged Superior Hiking Trail in Duluth with views of Lake Superior. Choose from 100K and 50K ultras on Saturday or a half marathon and 10K on Sunday. All races showcase the wild trails within the city limits.

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..

NCTRaces 15x is a last runner standing challenge on Wisconsin's North Country Trail. Runners must complete a 1-mile loop every 15 minutes until they can't. The event supports local trail maintenance through the Brule-St. Croix Chapter.

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.