Duluth Trails Festival
- Date
- August 7–9, 2026
- Location
- 8551 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN
- Distance
- King and Queen of the Mountain · Chainless Downhill · Intermediate Enduro (4 Stages) & more
From the Organizer
Minnesota’s premiere trail event with races for expert to beginner riders and runners! This is trail adventure at its best. Whether you’re an XC racer, free-ridin’ adrenaline junkie, a distance, sprint, or mountain climbing runner or a family craving adventure, good times are guaranteed. Get ready to celebrate Duluth’s world-class trails with three days of action-packed events!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
61°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Duluth Harbor Stn, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Duluth, MN
Population
86,863
as of 2023
Elevation
1,164 ft
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 142 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Duluth Trails Festival, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Duluth Trails Festival?
- Duluth Trails Festival is a running race held in Duluth, Minnesota on August 7, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Duluth Trails Festival?
- Friday, August 7, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota at 8551 Grand Avenue, Duluth, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Duluth Trails Festival?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Duluth Trails Festival
Aug 7, 2026