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Name: St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra
Start: 2027-01-09
End: 2027-01-09
Location: Hinckley

Hinckley, United States • 9 Jan 2027

St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra

The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra takes place on January 9, 2027 in Hinckley, MN. Organized by Northern Wanderer, the event covers roughly 40 miles through St. Croix State Park and is offered in multiple disciplines.

40 Miler Ski
40 Miler Run
40 Miler Fat Bike

Participants travel the course carrying all essential survival gear and move through a cold Minnesota night. The event includes two on-course skill tests where competitors must demonstrate the use of their survival equipment. The race is presented in the same spirit as the Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160 and emphasizes self-reliance over the full distance.

The base location is listed as 30065 St Croix Park Rd, Hinckley, MN. Registration opens August 15, 2026. All registrations are final and no refunds will be issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Hinckley

Race information

Website Registration

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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