Summit North Trail Runs

Trail Running covering 5 km to 21 km in Duluth (Minnesota, United States)

Location

Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesShow on map(46.7867° N, 92.1005° W)

Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA

Elevation gainUp to +798 m

Summit North Trail Runs is an endurance sporting event in Duluth, Minnesota, US focused on Trail Running. Key features include High Altitude, Mountain, Forest, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Forest Track Heavy Half (21 km, +798 m D+), The Creeks (8 miles) (12.88 km, +540 m D+), and Mountain Lap (5 km, +190 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsignup.com).

Official website

Summit North Trail Runs in Duluth (Work: "2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia", Photo: Famartin, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons) — "2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia" · Photo: **Famartin** · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
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Event characteristics

High Altitude Mountain Forest Nature & Off-Road

Races & distances (3)

Competition	Discipline	Distance	Elevation gain	Altitude range	Course type	Course & profile
Forest Track Heavy Half	Trail Running	21 km	+798 m	1,150 m - 1,485 m	Loop course	Route & profile
The Creeks (8 miles)	Trail Running	12.88 km	+540 m	1,153 m - 1,380 m	Loop course	Route & profile
Mountain Lap	Trail Running	5 km	+190 m	1,156 m - 1,236 m	Loop course	Route & profile

Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance

21 km

Elevation gain

+798 m D+

Elevation loss

-798 m D-

Altitude range

1,150 m - 1,485 m

Gradient (Avg / Max)

7.6 % / 13.7 %

Course format

Loop course

21 km+798 m D+Peak 1,485 m

Start (S)Finish (F)DownhillFlatClimbSteep

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 1,485 m above sea level (+798 m D+, -798 m D-)

Peak: 1,485 m·at 9.7 km·Ø 7.6 %

Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Summit North Trail Runs take place?

Summit North Trail Runs takes place in Duluth, Minnesota, US (start area at coordinates 46.7867° N, 92.1005° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Summit North Trail Runs?

The race program comprises 3 competitions, including Forest Track Heavy Half (21 km, +798 m D+), The Creeks (8 miles) (12.88 km, +540 m D+), and Mountain Lap (5 km, +190 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Summit North Trail Runs?

The main competition (Forest Track Heavy Half over 21 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +798 m of elevation gain and -798 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 1,485 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Summit North Trail Runs?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (runsignup.com).