Fire Tower Trail Races
Hinckley, United States • 3 Oct 2026
Event overview
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 UMTR race series. Registration opens March 1, 2026. The race describes a flat course and provides food and camping at race headquarters. The course runs through forests, along rivers, and across prairie in the Kettle River valley. The park is described as Minnesota’s largest state park.
Distances and course details
- 100K - includes two climbs of the historic fire tower.
- 50K - includes a climb of the historic fire tower.
- 35K
- 11K
A vertigo option is available for participants who cannot climb the fire tower fully. The event notes generous time cutoffs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.