Fire Tower Trail Races

Hinckley, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Event details

The Fire Tower Trail Races take place on October 3, 2026, at St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota. The event is part of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners (UMTR) race series. Registration opens March 1, 2026. The races offer four official distances:

  • 100K
  • 50K
  • 35K
  • 11K

Course and services

The course runs through forests, along rivers, and across prairie in the Kettle River valley inside Minnesota’s largest state park. Organizers describe the route as flat and note generous cutoff times. The 50K and 100K routes include a climb to the top of a historic fire tower mid-run; the 100K includes that climb twice. A "vertigo option" is available for participants who cannot climb the tower fully. Event services listed include food and camping at the race headquarters. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100k
50 km
50k
35 km
35k
11 km
11k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Test your grit in the St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra, an overnight 40 mile survival race through snowy St. Croix State Park. Run, ski, or fat bike while carrying all essential gear and proving your winter survival skills on course.