Ultramarathons in Minnesota, United States in 2026

Hilly 50KM double-loop trail race on runnable gravel and mixed tracks, seven major climbs per loop, river valley ascents, and rugged scenic terrain

Backyard Ultra on an exceptionally flat, highly runnable loop near A.C. Tvedt Park, with a last-runner-standing format and community festival backdrop.

Technical woodland trails, steep climbs, and sweeping views of Duluth and Lake Superior through Jay Cooke State Park, including the Swinging Bridge crossing.

Hourly 5K loop format with up to 50K total distance, accommodating all paces in a Backyard Ultra-style challenge

Forested trails, rolling hills, lakeside scenery, and notable elevation changes in Stanley Eddy Park Reserve near Lake Sylvia

Backyard ultra format with a varied loop of gravel, asphalt and trail, hour-by-hour returns, and a sauna-and-swim touch.

95% singletrack on the Superior Hiking Trail, with roots, rocks and relentless climbs through the Sawtooth Mountains above Lake Superior.

Demanding 100-mile and 50-mile point-to-point courses on the Superior Hiking Trail, with rugged, rooty, rocky singletrack above Lake Superior.

Looped course through Fargo and Moorhead parklands, varied terrain, multiple bridge crossings, and extensive aid between laps

Two laps on new 25k trail routes through William O'Brien State Park, starting near the Visitor Center north of Marine on Saint Croix

Walker-exclusive 50 km route on smooth asphalt along the Dakota Rail Trail, flat terrain and natural scenery near Minneapolis/St Paul, starting in Mayer, MN

Last One Standing format on rugged mountain trails, with fall terrain, autumn color, and repeated loops until one remains.

Flat course through St. Croix State Park, forest and prairie trails, Kettle River views, historic fire tower climb, generous cutoff times

Grassy ski trails with rolling hills, night running under trail lights, an approachable route just beyond marathon distance

Endurance challenge spanning daylight hours, designed for participants to push physical limits from sunrise to sunset

Willard Munger Trail route from Sturgeon Lake to Duluth, lush forests and lakes, smooth terrain, 10-mile downhill finish, glacial landscape views

Grass-dominant loop through Blue Mounds State Park trails with shaded stretches, brief gravel and paved sections, and nearby campground access.

Rugged Superior Hiking Trail paths, challenging 50K and 100K routes, rocky and root-covered terrain, sweeping Duluth and Lake Superior views