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Summit North Trail Runs

Summit North Trail Runs

Race Date

Aug 7, 2026

Location

Duluth, MN

The Experience

Welcome to the Summit North. 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 thoughtfully crafted courses, 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 this August!

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

3.2 Miles8.5 Miles1.5 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage4/20

2 years running

Size9/15

~68.5 finishers a year

Momentum5/5

growing or steady

Loyalty13/20

13% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw5/10

runners from 8 states

Front-pack speed0/5

winner 1:41:17

Weather0/10

typical high 76°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

63°

Afternoon (High)

76°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

74%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 137 finishers actually crossed the line across 2 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

137

Median time

2:49:25

Latest turnout

85

States

10

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:40p50 median ≈ 2:505:50

Turnout by year

20242025

'24'25
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