Minnesota · 27 Miles · 21 Miles · 17 Miles
Grand Traverse
Grand Traverse is a 27 Miles, 21 Miles, 17 Miles and 10 Miles event held in Duluth, Minnesota. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 1,435 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Duluth, MN
- Field size
- ~1,435 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota
- Distances
- 27 Miles, 21 Miles, 17 Miles, 10 Miles
- Field size
- About 1,435 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- grandtraverseduluth.com
Registration, course & weather
About the Grand Traverse
The 19th Annual Grand Traverse is a fully supported hike/run along the Superior Hiking trail in Duluth, MN. The Grand Traverse offers four challenging distances to choose from. All distances are point to point. Shuttle bus service provided to start locations. All distances finish at the Fitger's Courtyard next to Lake Superior.
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Grand Traverse: common questions
- When is the Grand Traverse?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Grand Traverse held?
- In Duluth, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Grand Traverse offer?
- 27 Miles, 21 Miles, 17 Miles and 10 Miles.
- How many people run the Grand Traverse?
- About 1,435 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Grand Traverse?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Grand Traverse?
- Registration status as last checked September 22, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $115 (from runsignup.com, checked September 22, 2026).
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