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 through a cold Minnesota night while carrying all essential survival gear. The race emphasizes winter survival skills, requiring competitors to demonstrate proficiency with their gear at two skill-testing points along the course. Designed as a short-course survivalist adventure, the event prepares athletes for longer, more demanding races like the Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160.

It offers a unique and intense winter racing experience in a rugged natural setting. 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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