Superior Spring Trail Race

Lutsen, United States • 16 May 2026

Event overview

The Superior Spring Trail Race is a trail running event in Lutsen, Minnesota, held on Saturday, May 16, 2026. The event is hosted by ultrarunners for ultrarunners and takes place on the Superior Hiking Trail, which runs along Lake Superior in northern Minnesota. The race materials include maps, course data, a schedule of events, spectator information, and published results and records.

Distances and course notes

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 12.5K

The course uses singletrack and boardwalk sections of the Superior Hiking Trail and references named features such as Carlton Peak, Moose Mountain, Mystery Mountain, and the Poplar River area. Photo captions indicate the 50K turnaround is at Carlton Peak with a view of Lake Superior.

Support and media

The event provides volunteer coordination with signup pages, assignments, and aid-station guidance. Post-race results, photos, videos, and testimonials are published on the event site, and finishers receive medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
25 km
13 km
12.5km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

Run the scenic North Shore along Lake Superior at the Superior Fall Trail Race, Sept 11 and 12, 2026. Choose from 100, 50 or marathon distances on the Superior Hiking Trail with stunning views and reliable aid stations.