
From the Organizer
The 10K Tofte Trek starts at Birch Grove Community Center in Tofte and winds its way up the hill towards the Superior Hiking Trail, then comes back down through lots of mud on the snowmobile trail. Runners are proud to wear their muddy badge of courage as they finish. Must be at least 11 years old to run the Tofte Trek. Overall and age-group awards. Dogs are NOT allowed on the race course or in the Birch Grove Community Center.
9:00 a.m. 10k Wilderness Walk ($40 pre-registration, $45 same day online registration only)
9:05 a.m. kids (4-12) sprint race (Free)
9:20 a.m. one-mile race (Free)
9:30 a.m. 10k Wilderness Run ($40 pre-registration, $45 same day online registration only)
*Racers can pick up their race packets on race day in the morning, from 7:30am-8:50am.
*Tofte Trek T-shirts provided to the first 200 registrants for the 10k walk/run.
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
71°
Typical Low
53°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lutsen 3nne, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
629 ft
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 82 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
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Tofte Trek Wilderness Race
Jul 4, 2026