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Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile

A 102.9-mile point-to-point race on the Superior Hiking Trail, with technical singletrack, 17,350 ft of gain, and a 38-hour cutoff.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateSep 11-12, 2026
Location🇺🇸 Gooseberry Falls State Park to Lutsen, Minnesota, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainTrail
RegionNorth America
Distance102.9 mi
State / areaMinnesota (MN)
Course modelPoint-to-point
Elevation gain17,350 ft
Elevation loss17,350 ft
Cutoff38 hours
HighlightsSuperior Hiking Trail, North Shore

Course & Terrain

Point-to-point route from Gooseberry Falls State Park to Lutsen on approximately 95% technical singletrack.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

  • Superior Hiking Trail along Minnesota's North Shore
  • Lutsen finish after 102.9 listed miles

The official page emphasizes rugged, technical singletrack with roots, rocks, climbs, and descents rather than a fast runnable trail profile.

Entry & Logistics

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics notePoint-to-point transportation, crew and pacer rules, drop bags, aid access, and cutoff timing should be checked on the current 100-mile information page.

Why This Race Matters

Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras that still unfold over multiple days. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
  • Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
  • The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.
  • Actual listed distance is 102.9 miles
  • Technical footing can make pace much slower than distance alone suggests

Event FAQs

How long is the Superior 100 course?

The official race page lists the 100-mile event at 102.9 miles.

What is the Superior 100 cutoff?

The official time limit is 38 hours.

Verification & Sources

Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.

  1. Official 100-mile race information — https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.com/100-mile-info/
  2. Official 100-mile results — https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.com/100-mile-results/
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.