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Grand Traverse

Date
October 3, 2026
Distance
Grand Traverse 27 Mile · Grand Traverse 21 Mile · Grand Traverse 17 Mile & more
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From the Organizer

The 19th Annual Grand Traverse is a fully supported hike/run along the Superior Hiking trail in Duluth, MN.  The Grand Traverse offers four challenging distances to choose from.  All distances are point to point.  Shuttle bus service provided to start locations.  All distances finish at the Fitger's Courtyard next to Lake Superior.

Events

Grand Traverse 27 Mile6 AMRegister →
Grand Traverse 21 Mile6:30 AMRegister →
Grand Traverse 17 Mile7:30 AMRegister →
Grand Traverse 10 Mile8:30 AMRegister →

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

59°

Typical Low

44°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Duluth Harbor Stn, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:10 AMSunset 6:46 PMDaylight 11h 36m

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

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Waiting For?

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Days to train

Race
Grand Traverse
Date
October 3, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Grand Traverse?
Grand Traverse is a running race held in Duluth, Minnesota on October 3, 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 Grand Traverse?
Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota at 600 E Superior Street, Duluth, MN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Grand Traverse?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Grand Traverse

Oct 3, 2026

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