St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra
Hinckley, United States • 10 Jan 2026
Event overview
The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a winter survivalist race held Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota (30065 St Croix Park Rd). The course covers roughly 40 miles and runs overnight through park terrain in winter conditions. Participants must carry all essential survival gear for the duration of the event.
The race format includes a requirement to demonstrate survival skills at two points on the course. The event description notes it is in the same spirit as other long winter trail events such as Arrowhead 135 and Tuscobia 160. All registrations are final and no refunds will be issued.
Race disciplines and practical details
- 40 Miler Ski
- 40 Miler Run
- 40 Miler Fat Bike
Registration closes on Fri, Dec 26 at 11:59 PM CT. The race emphasizes self-sufficiency during a cold Minnesota night and includes on-course skill tests related to survival gear use. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.