Wild Duluth Races

Downtown - Waterfront, United States • 18-19 Oct 2025

Event overview

Wild Duluth Races take place in Duluth, Minnesota on October 18-19, 2025. The event includes ultramarathons and shorter trail races that use sections of the Superior Hiking Trail. Course terrain is described as rugged, rocky and rooty, and parts of the routes pass near Lake Superior and Ely's Peak. The 100K and 50K events were established in 2009, the half marathon in 2010, and the Terribly Tough 10K was added in 2019.

Races and logistics

Races and primary locations:

  • 100K - start at Bayfront Park; finish at Bayfront Park
  • 50K - start at Oldenburg Point Picnic Area, Jay Cooke State Park
  • 13.1M (Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon) - start at Chambers Grove Park; finish at Spirit Mountain
  • 10K (Terribly Tough) - start at Munger Trail Trailhead; finish at Spirit Mountain

Entry fees differ by race and by registration date: for example, the 100K is listed at $120 by September 17 and $130 after, the 50K at $95/$105, the half at $85/$95 (350 runner limit), and the 10K at $45/$55. A combined-challenge option recognizes participants who complete multiple races across the weekend (WILDMAN/WILDWOMAN and ULTIMATE versions). Runners who volunteer the day before or after are eligible for entry discounts if they volunteer an entire day at the companion events. Long-sleeve shirts for the 100K, 50K and half are unisex; 10K shirts are offered in men’s and women’s cuts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

UTMB 50K UTMB 100K
100 km
Wild Duluth 100k
50 km
Wild Duluth 50k
21 km
Harder 'n Heck Half Marathon
10 km
Terribly Tough 10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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