One of America's oldest 100-milers — rugged, relentless, and remote on Minnesota's North Shore
Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile takes place on September 11, 2026 in Lutsen, MN.
Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile is 102.9 miles with 17,350 ft of elevation gain.
Yes — entry to Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile is decided by lottery.
Yes, crew is allowed at Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.
Yes, pacers are allowed at Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile.
Yes, Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile allows drop bags.
Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile has 13 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile is 38h. Per-aid-station cutoffs are available to signed-in Trailrace members.
A point-to-point 102.9-mile trail ultramarathon on the Superior Hiking Trail, running south to north through the Sawtooth Mountains of northeastern Minnesota. The course is 95% technical singletrack, featuring rocky ridgelines, dense boreal forests, whitewater river crossings, and sweeping views of Lake Superior from near-2,000-foot summits. Starting at Gooseberry Falls State Park and finishing at Caribou Highlands Lodge in Lutsen, runners face 17,350 feet of gain and an equal amount of loss across 13 aid stations. Founded in 1991, Superior is one of the 10 oldest 100-mile races in the United States and has earned its tagline: Rugged, Relentless, and Remote.
Some ultra experience recommended
Lutsen, MN, United StatesSeptember 11, 2026
Registration conducted via a 15-day lottery period (January 1-15). No waiting list maintained — extra spots allocated up front to account for DNS rate. No refunds, transfers, or distance switches under any circumstances.
Must complete a 50 Mile race or longer within the qualification window
Must have finished at least one 50-mile or longer trail race with verifiable online results, or any previous Superior Spring/Fall event (50KM, 50MI, 100MI, or Marathon). Completion of 50+ miles during a 12-hour or less timed loop event also qualifies.
Moderate trail conditions with some technical sections
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Gooseberry Falls Start | 0.0 | 696 ft |
Split Rock Aid Station | 8.6 | 673 ft |
Beaver Bay Aid Station | 18.9 | 925 ft |
Silver Bay Aid Station | 23.2 | 1,096 ft |
Tettegouche Aid Station | 33.6 | 696 ft |
County Road 6 Aid Station | 43.0 | 1,165 ft |
Finland Aid Station | 50.9 | 1,316 ft |
Sonju Lake Road Aid Station | 58.7 | 1,539 ft |
Crosby-Manitou Aid Station | 62.8 | 1,450 ft |
Sugarloaf Aid Station | 72.5 | 1,106 ft |
Cramer Road Aid Station | 78.1 | 1,266 ft |
Temperance Aid Station | 85.0 | 837 ft |
Sawbill Aid Station | 90.5 | 1,214 ft |
Oberg Aid Station | 96.0 | 1,224 ft |
Caribou Highlands Finish | 102.9 | 1,181 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Early September in Northern Minnesota brings highly variable conditions. The average high is 65°F (18°C) and average low is 47°F (8°C), but temperatures can swing from the mid-80s down to the mid-30s within a single race weekend. Record extremes are 81°F and 37°F. Rain is common. The 100-mile race starts Friday morning and continues through the night into Saturday evening, so runners experience the full spectrum — warm afternoon sun, a cold overnight, and potentially rain at any point. A rain jacket or poncho is strongly recommended. Cell coverage is intermittent along most of the course.
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