Trail Running calendar near Duluth 2026-2027

A timed four hour trail running event on packed snowpacked fat bike trails in Lester Park with a 5K loop option. Part of the Duluth Winter Trailrunning Series and counted toward the series finishing award.

Join the Hayward Lions Club Pre Birkie on Feb 7 for classic and skate races along the scenic American Birkebeiner Trail, with 42k and 26k options. Includes a sweatshirt, brat, beverage and sweets, with proceeds supporting service projects.

The 40th Annual Pepsi Challenge at Giants Ridge in Biwabik, Minnesota on February 28, 2026 features multiple cross country ski races including 50K, 25K and 8K events. The 50K is part of the American Ski Marathon Series and is a Birkie quali..

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.

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.

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.

A point to point 26.2 mile trail marathon from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton, MN, run on rugged singletrack with staffed aid stations, drop bags, cupless aid, and finishers medals.

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.

A classic 50 mile out and back trail race from Carlton through Jay Cooke State Park to Duluth and back, run on rugged singletrack with notable overlooks and a Swinging Bridge crossing. Aid stations, drop bags, and cupless support are provid..

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..

On September 26, 2026 the Birkie Trail Run in Cable, WI offers marathon, relay, half marathon, Nordic Trek, a new 10K, 5K and kids races. Courses mix ski trail, singletrack and Mt Telemark terrain with race-day swag and aid stations.

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.

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.

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.