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Summit North Trail Run

Name: Summit North Trail Run
Start: 2026-08-07
End: 2026-08-08
Location: Proctor

Proctor, United States • 7-8 Aug 2026

Summit North Trail Runs

Summit North Trail Runs is scheduled for August 7 and 8, 2026 at Grand Avenue Chalet, Spirit Mountain, 8551 Grand Ave, Duluth, MN 55808, United States. The program includes multiple trail races held on West Duluth trails over two days.

Courses are routed on forest singletrack with notable elevation changes. The Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon includes a passage through Ely's Tunnel. The events include a short Hill Climb and Descent on August 7 and other distances on August 8.

Distances offered:

13.7 Miles Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon
8.5 Miles The Creeks 8-Mile
3.2 Miles Mountain Lap 5K
1.5 Miles Hill Climb & Descent

Registration windows and fees are set per event. Most races open registration on April 10, 2026 and close on June 1, 2026, with listed entry fees of $60, $50, $35, and $10 for the half, 8.5 mile, 3.2 mile, and 1.5 mile events respectively. Courses are described as featuring rugged climbs and winding forest singletrack; the Forest Track specifically notes the Ely's Tunnel section. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Proctor

Race information

Website Registration

14 mi

Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon

9 mi

The Creeks 8-Mile

3 mi

Mountain Lap 5k

Hill Climb & Descent

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

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