Welcome to the Summit North Trail Runs. This is the best of trail running in the Midwest, where rugged terrain meets vibrant community. Held on the iconic trails of West Duluth, we're creating an unforgettable running experience on iconic trails with rad people.
With crafted courses by local shredders, you’ll navigate rugged climbs and winding forest singletrack, including the legendary plunge through Ely’s Tunnel (in the Forest Track). Choose from four race distances: The Creeks ~8 Mile, Forest Track Heavy Half and Mountain Lap 5K. Start the weekend off with a test in the Hill Climb-Descent on Friday Night. Each race designed to challenge and inspire.
We can’t wait to share the trails with you in August!
Hit the Hill Climb Friday & Hop in the Heavy Half, 8 Mile or 5K on Saturday!
Hill Climb
& Descent
Kids Trail Run
2K
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We have to thank our partners that support the races and help us in our effort for clean and sustainible trail running. The Superior Hiking Trail Association not only provides an epic trail to run on, but brings our community together to promote trail stewardship. We would not have some of the countries best trails with out them.
Increasing accessibility to trail use is important. Trail Sisters and their local chapter support Summit North and we are commited to providing a race experience that promotes the growth of women running with us and on the trails.
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Summit North supports the Superior Hiking Trail Association. Please considering adding a donation to your registration or sharing with friends and family. All donations through this event go directly to the SHTA.
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Fueling your trail run can be tough. Skratch Labs makes sure it's easy and delicious. Their incredible products go down easy and keep you cruising the singletrack. Thats why they are our nutrition partner and why you can find their products at our aid stations and in our shop.
A sustainable racing partner, HydraPak supports us in making our races cupless, reducing waste and our impact on the environment. They provide us with reueable cups as well as making the best gear for hydrating and fueling your adventures.
Our races are part of the Too Fun Trail Run Series organized by the Upper Midwest Trail Runners, an organization that advocates for trails, accessibility for trail runniners, and trail races.
Anyone can become a member of UMTR, enter the series, run rad events, earn points and win prizes!
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