Events
Hill Climb | Descent - Open
The Creeks | 8-Mile
Forest Track | Heavy 1/2 Marathon
Kids Trail Adventure (Ages 7-12)
34 spots left. Registration ends August 24, 2024 at 9:30am CDT
Guided Hike (Beginner)
Guided Hike (Intermediate)
Description
Welcome to Summit North! An event that brings people together for a weekend of races on some of the Midwest's most beautiful trails.
Friday kicks off with the Juniors & Open Hill Climb where runners will test their lungs and legs on Spirit Mountain. Saturday's race distances include the Mountain Lap | 5k, The Creeks | 8 Mile, and the Forest Track | 13.7-Mile - quintessential Duluth trail running that includes rocky and rooty climbs, creek crossings, and a plunge through Ely's Tunnel in the Forest Track.
We have worked hard to bring this race to life. Runners of all levels will get a premium trail experience with fun and challenging courses, great views, and good vibes. Join us this August for what we hope will become classic summer races!
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Registration Information
Registration: All registration is online through this site. There is no in person registration.
Registration includes a well-organized race, finisher's award, and access to the finish line festivities. Not all folx want a race shirt so apparel is not included in the registration. This allows us to offer high-quality apparel as an add-on purchase.
Registration Opens: April 7, 2024 at 12:00 AM
Registration Closes: August 23, 2024 Juniors & Open Hill Climb
August 24, 2024 (Mountain Lap, The Creeks, Forest Track)
Juniors Pricing:
- Open Hill Climb - Ages 17+ (age-based discount for 17-21) - $20.00 + signup fee (no increases)
- Juniors Hill Climb - Ages 12 to 16 (age-based discount for 15-19) - $20.00 + signup fee (no increases)
- Mountain Lap | 5K - Ages 13+ (age-based discount for 13-19) - $35.00 + signup fee (no increases)
- The Creeks | 8-Mile - Ages 15+ (age-based discount for 15-19) - $47.00 + signup fee (no increases)
- Forest Track | Heavy Half Marathon - Ages 17+ (age-based discount for 17-21) - $60.00 + signup (no increases)
Race Field Caps: (we will expand the fields of Saturday races if permits and conditions allow)
- Juniors Hill Climb: 125
- Open Hill Climb: 300
- Mountain Lap | 5k: 250
- The Creeks | 8-Mile: 300
- Forest Track | Heavy Half: 225
Run Friday & Saturday!
Sign Up for the Hill Climb & Get 10% OFF a Saturday Race at Checkout.
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Apparel Add-ons!
Performance men's & women's tee | Fleece waffle jacket | Limited quantity available - get it now!
Our Rules
1. Be kind. This is an easy one.
2. Stay on course. Protect the trails and the land.
3. Bring your own cup. This is a cupless race.
4. If you don't finish and leave the course- Tell us.
5. Challenge yourself. This is hard one.
6. Say thank you. Volunteers and race staff work hard too.
7. Stick around and cheer on someone you don't know.
If you want to see all the policies, rules, etiquette and FAQs- CLICK HERE
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Getting Here
Summit North Trail Runs are held at Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet (8551 Grand Ave. Duluth, MN 55808) about 8 miles (15-minute drive) southwest of downtown Duluth.
Accommodations:
A number of hotels are within a short drive of Spirit Mountain.
Parking:
The Grand Ave. Chalet has two large parking lots for participant parking. Parking is not permitted on Grand Avenue or on the neighboring residential streets.
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Weekend Schedule
Friday, August 23
Check In & Bib Pick Up - Spirit Mountain, Grand Avenue Chalet
- Open & Juniors Hill Climb: 4:00 to 7:00 PM
- Heavy ½, 8M, 5K: 4:00 to 8:00 PM
All-Distance Pre-Race Briefing (attendance encouraged but optional) - Spirit Mountain, Grand Avenue Chalet
- Heavy ½, 8M, 5K - 5:30 PM
- Hill Climb - 6:15 PM
Hill Climb - Spirit Mountain, Grand Avenue Chalet
- Juniors Hill Climb - 6:30 PM
- Open Hill Climb - 7:30 PM
Saturday, August 24
Check In & Bib Pick Up - Spirit Mountain, Grand Avenue Chalet
- Heavy ½ Marathon - 6:30 to 7:15 AM
- 8M - 6:30 to 7:45 AM
- 5K - 6:30 to 8:00 AM
Race Start Times - Spirit Mountain, Grand Avenue Chalet
- Heavy 1/2 Marathon - 7:30 AM
- 8-Mile - 8:00 AM
- 5-Kilometer - 8:15 AM
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Weekend Festivities
The Grand Avenue chalet hosts our start and finish area. We have a bunch of other cool stuff planned around the races that includes our partners and supporters.
NNormal - shoe & gear demos
Skratch Labs - snacks & swag
Duluth Foot Trail Alliance - trail education
Superior Hiking Trail - support our charity partner!
More to come!
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Why We Do What We Do...
Our team at Duluth Running Company has followed in the long Duluth tradition of producing great running events. 2005 was the first edition of the Gobble Gallop and we have had a blast creating races and learning a ton along the way. The Gobble Gallop has become one of Minnesota's biggest Thanksgiving Day races, Pike Lake is a spring classic, and The Duluth Women's Ten Mile has brought hundreds of women together to elevate and transform what a run can be.
We hold fast to our commitment of inspiring our active community through everything that we do and our events reflect this in so many ways. If you have raced around Pike Lake, witnessed the sunrise at Hawk Ridge at the start of the Duluth Women's Ten Mile, or donned a turkey hat for the Gobble Gallop, you are a vital part of that inspiration. We are going to continue to put on great events because you inspire us to do it... the Summit North Trail Runs are what's up next!
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Race Contact Info
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Place
Duluth Running Co.
Duluth, MN US 55802