Founded in 1982, the Minnesota Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon is one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation. The race follows a rugged, varied, out-and-back course that takes runners on a journey from Carlton, MN through Jay Cooke State Park and heads northeast over difficult, rough woodland trails to Duluth, MN and back. Enjoy scenic overlooks of Duluth, Lake Superior, and the iconic Swinging Bridge over the St. Louis River. (Note: Course was 48 miles long for first 4 years, 1982-1985. 50 miles ever since.)
REGISTER BY JULY 4TH TO GUARANTEE T-SHIRT!
Cost is only $25 if you volunteer at the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon, on July 11th, 2026. Volunteer opportunities and contact information can be found at nmtc.run/volunteer . If you choose this option, choose the Register > ECTM Volunteer option when registering for the Minnesota Voyageur. Then, select a volunteer opportunity at 2026 ECTM: Volunteer Registration , or if you prefer trail work, volunteer to help us mow/clear the course at NMTC Trail Maintenance Work Dates . Please contact us if your ability to volunteer changes. We follow up with registrants that choose this option but do not then volunteer at the Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon.
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$75.00
Jul 25, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
06:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Carlton.
Learn more about the host city, Carlton.
Carlton is a city and the county seat of Carlton County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 948 at the 2020 census. The town sits on the northwestern edge of Jay Cooke State Park.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Roger Pekuri | '85 | 6:22:10 | |
| 🥈 | Roger Pekuri | '84 | 6:34:49 | |
| 🥉 | Justin Stewart | '23 | 6:38:34 | |
| 4 | Benjamin Cogger | '18 | 6:40:34 | |
| 5 | Scott Jurek | '98 | 6:41:16 | |
| 6 | Tom Zimmerman | '84 | 6:41:47 | |
| 7 | Jarrow Wahman | '98 | 6:42:57 | |
| 8 | Michael Borst | '16 | 6:47:23 | |
| 9 | Roger Pekuri | '87 | 6:48:05 | |
| 10 | Jake Hegge | '15 | 6:49:33 |
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