Wild Duluth Races

Duluth, United States • 17-18 Oct 2026

Event Overview

The Wild Duluth Races are a series of trail running events. The races take place in Duluth, Minnesota, with views of the city and Lake Superior. The courses are on the rugged, rocky, and rooty Superior Hiking Trail.

Race Distances

The event offers four distances over two days:

  • 100K ultramarathon on Saturday
  • 50K ultramarathon on Saturday
  • Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon (13.1 miles) on Sunday
  • Terrible Tough 10K on Sunday

Participants receive race shirts. Shirts for the 100K, 50K, and half marathon are unisex long-sleeve. Shirts for the 10K are short-sleeve and available in men's and women's cuts.

Location

The event starts and finishes at Bayfront Park in Duluth, Minnesota. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 km
100 K
50 km
50k
13 mi
13.1m
10 km
10k
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