Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
Carlton, United States • 25 Jul 2026
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
The Minnesota Voyageur is a 50 mile out and back trail ultramarathon held 25 July 2026 between Carlton and Duluth, Minnesota. Founded in 1982, the race follows rugged, varied woodland singletrack through Jay Cooke State Park and farther northeast to Duluth, with scenic overlooks of Lake Superior and a crossing of the Swinging Bridge over the dalles of the St. Louis River. The course lists about 5,000 ft of ascent and 5,000 ft of descent.
Terrain includes roots, rocks, bridges that can be slippery when wet, and other trail hazards. Weather can vary widely from hot and humid to cool and wet; participants are advised to plan for a range of conditions. The event enforces a 14 hour overall time limit and aid station cutoffs at specific stations.
New for 2026, the start and finish moved to the Carlton Munger Trailhead and the turnaround was moved further into Fairmount Park to ensure the course measures a full 50 miles.
Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, sodas, fruit, cookies, chips and other sweet or salty options. The race does not supply high carbohydrate gels, electrolyte supplement tablets, or paper cups. Some aid stations are designated no crew and no spectators; others allow crew access and drop bags. Drop bags must be clearly labeled with name and race number and will be returned to the finish. Awards include pottery mugs for the top ten men, women, and nonbinary finishers and medals for all finishers. A registration deadline of July 4 guarantees a race t shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.