
From the Organizer
Join 180 Adventure for the 16th annual Stubborn Mule: not one, but THREE of the midwest's top adventure races! With 5-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour events, we have something for everyone! First-timers will enjoy our choose-your-own adventure style that gives you the opportunity to try out this amazing sport. More experienced racers tackling our longer events will enjoy challenging navigation sections with lots of route-choices, and some of the best biking and paddling that the midwest has to offer.
Events
Weather
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Drummond, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,352 ft
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 63 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 134 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Stubborn Mule Adventure Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
19
Days to train
Coming Up
Hayward Musky-Fest
18 miles away
CARE 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run
Less than a mile away
5-Mile Dragin' Tail Run/Walk
32 miles away
THE FLOWAGE canoe race
28 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race
Jun 27, 2026