St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra

Hinckley, United States • 10 Jan 2026

The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a challenging 40-mile winter endurance event held in Hinckley, Minnesota, within St. Croix State Park.

Participants can choose to compete on foot, skis, or fat bikes, navigating a rugged course through cold nighttime conditions. This survivalist race emphasizes self-sufficiency, requiring racers to carry essential survival gear and demonstrate proficiency with it at two skill-testing checkpoints along the route. Designed as a preparatory challenge for longer winter ultras like the Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160, the event offers a unique and demanding experience for those seeking to test their winter adventure skills. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

40 mi
40 Miler Run
40 mi
40 Miler Ski
40 Miler Fat Bike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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