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Fire Tower Trail Races

Hinckley, United States • 3 Oct 2026

Fire Tower Trail Races

Fire Tower Trail Races is a trail running event held at St. Croix State Park in Minnesota. The event emphasizes safety, accessibility, and a welcoming atmosphere. Registration opens March 1, 2026.

The course is described as flat and runs through forests, along rivers, and across prairie in the Kettle River valley. The event provides food and camping at race headquarters and uses generous cut offs to accommodate participants.

Distances offered:

  • 100K
  • 50K
  • 35K
  • 11K

The 50K and 100K routes include an ascent to the top of a historic fire tower; the 100K includes two ascents. A vertigo option is available for participants who cannot climb the tower fully. Fire Tower is part of the UMTR race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Hinckley

Race information

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