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Summit North Trail Run

Duluth, United States • 14-15 Aug 2026

Summit North Trail Runs

Summit North Trail Runs takes place Friday August 14, 2026 to Saturday August 15, 2026 in West Duluth. The event base is the Grand Avenue Chalet at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN 55808.

The program consists of multiple trail races run on local singletrack. Courses include rugged climbs and winding forest singletrack; the Forest Track route includes a plunge through Ely's Tunnel. The weekend opens with a Hill Climb & Descent on Friday night and continues with several races on Saturday.

Races included:

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

The event is organized by Summit North Trail Runs and is presented as a multi-race weekend at the Spirit Mountain trail network in West Duluth. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Duluth

Race information

Website Registration
13 mi
Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon
8 mi
The Creeks 8-Mile
5 km
Mountain Lap 5k
Kids Trail Run
Hill Climb & Descent
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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