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Summit North Trail Runs

Name: Summit North Trail Runs
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-15
Location: Duluth, Minnesota

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calendar_today 14 Aug, 2026 – 15 Aug, 2026

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About the Event

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!

Races Offered

Hill Climb & Descent

Aug 14, 2026

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Distance — 1.5 Miles

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Type — Road running

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19:15

Forest Track Heavy Half Marathon

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 13.7 Miles

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Type — Road running

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07:30

The Creeks 8-Mile

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 8.5 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:00

Mountain Lap 5K

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 3.2 Miles

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Type — Road running

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08:30

Kids Trail Run

Aug 15, 2026

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Distance — 2K

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Type — Road running

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09:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Duluth.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 16.5° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 15.6° / 24.6°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.8 /

water_drop 75.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 16.5° / 24.6°

wb_sunny 15.6° / 24.6°

air 11.8 km/h

water_drop 75.5%

About Duluth

Duluth is a city of about 86,000 people (2018) in northern Minnesota. It is one of the most scenic cities in the Midwest. Duluth has a thriving tourism industry, with antique shops, excellent restaurants, cozy inns, and scenic views of the lake. There is a ski resort inside city limits.