NMTC Races
Grassroots trail running events
NMTC presents trail races throughout the temperate seasons. Many folks plan their summers around our marathon and ultra: the Curnow and the Voyageur. And with our Spring and Fall Series, we host 15 shorter-distance races featuring free same-day registration. These regular gatherings of our local trail community have grown deep roots since 1981 and are known for their refreshingly chill vibe as well as highly competitive racing.
Runners and volunteers who show up to every single event in a calendar year earn the Ella Fennessey Award and join the ranks of the most dedicated local trail running enthusiasts.
Learn more about our races:
April 30 to June 4, 2025 • 5 to 16 km
NMTC Spring Series
Six short-distance races on a mix of surfaces—from creekside paths to gravel roads to sandy stretches along Lake Superior. Races are held across the Twin Ports—most on Wednesday evenings and one on a Sunday morning.
12 July 2025 • 26.2 mi
Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon
Originally dubbed the Half Voyageur, this challenging point-to-point course over rough woodland trails offers scenic overlooks of Duluth, Lake Superior, and the St. Louis River.
26 July 2025 • 50 mi
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
Founded in 1982, this legendary race stands among the longest-running trail ultras in the nation. The out-and-back course invites runners on a journey through several rugged trail systems between Carlton and Duluth.
Aug 27 to Oct 26, 2025 • 6 to 11 km
NMTC Fall Series
Nine short-distance races over rugged woodland singletrack, held across the Twin Ports starting on Wednesday evenings before switching to Sunday afternoons to maintain daylight.