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Summit North Trail Run

Name: Summit North Trail Run
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Duluth

Duluth, United States • 14-15 Aug 2026

Summit North Trail Runs

Summit North Trail Runs takes place Friday August 7 to Saturday August 8, 2026, at the Grand Avenue Chalet, Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN. The event assembles several trail races over a weekend on local trails in West Duluth.

The event includes the following races:

Hill Climb & Descent
Mountain Lap 5K
The Creeks 8 mile
Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon
Kids Trail Run

Courses use forest singletrack and include notable terrain features such as rugged climbs and winding trail sections. The Forest Track route includes a passage through Ely's Tunnel. The Hill Climb and Descent takes place on Friday night and serves as an opening test before the Saturday races.

The organizer is Summit North Trail Runs and the event is located at Grand Avenue Chalet, Spirit Mountain, Duluth, MN 55808, United States. The schedule spans Friday and Saturday in early August 2026 and offers multiple distance options for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Duluth

Race information

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13 mi

Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon

8 mi

The Creeks 8-Mile

5 km

Mountain Lap 5k

Hill Climb & Descent

Kids Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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