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Wild Duluth Races

Name: Wild Duluth Races
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-18
Location: Duluth

Duluth, United States • 17-18 Oct 2026

Wild Duluth Races - October 17 to 18, 2026

The Wild Duluth Races take place in Duluth, Minnesota with a race weekend organized by Adventure Running Co. The event is in its 18th year and is based at Bayfront Park.

The event includes multiple trail distances:

100K ultramarathon
50K ultramarathon
Half marathon (13.1 miles)
10K trail race

Races use sections of the Superior Hiking Trail and run mostly within the City Limits of Duluth. Course terrain is described as rugged, rocky and rooty and provides views of the city and Lake Superior.

Long sleeve race shirts for the 100K, 50K and half marathon are offered as unisex cuts. Short sleeve shirts for the 10K are offered in men's and women's cuts; participants are advised to choose sizes accordingly.

Registration for the event closes on Mon, Oct 12 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Duluth

Race information

Website Registration

100 km

100 K

50 km

50k

13 mi

Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon

10 km

Terribly Tough 10k

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

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Saturday Jul 11

Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon

Duluth

26 mi

A point-to-point trail marathon from Duluth to Carlton, Minnesota covering 26.2 miles of rugged singletrack with substantial elevation change, aid stations, drop bag service, cupless aid, crew restrictions at some stations, and a 10 hour li..

Saturday Jul 18

Run with the Hounds

Hermantown

5 km

A second annual 5K on the ski trails of Snowflake Nordic Ski Center in Duluth on July 18, 2026. The timed race benefits the Duluth East Boys and Girls Cross Country Team and includes finish-line treats and awards.

Saturday Jul 25

Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon

Carlton

50 mi

A 50 miles out and back trail ultramarathon between Carlton and Duluth, Minnesota, over rugged singletrack with about 5,000 ft of ascent and descent. The course passes Jay Cooke State Park, Lake Superior overlooks, and the Swinging Bridge.

Sat - Sat Aug-Oct 1-31

NMTC Fall Series

Woodlands/Pleasantview

A nine-race trail series in August October 2026 across the Twin Ports featuring woodland singletrack courses from about 5.5 to 10.5 km. Entry is free and the season concludes with a potluck and prizes.