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Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon is a 50 Miler event held in Carlton, Minnesota. It was last held on July 25, 2026 and is usually run in July; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 346 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- July
- Location
- Carlton, MN
- Field size
- ~346 runners
Race details
- Last held
- July 25, 2026
- Usually held in
- July
- Location
- Carlton, Minnesota
- Distances
- 50 Miler
- Field size
- About 346 runners
- Course
- 5000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 6:00 AM CDT
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 5000 ft gain, 5000 ft loss (official course data)
About the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon
Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon Date: 25 July 2026 Distance: 50 mi Start/finish: Carlton, MN (Turnaround: Duluth, MN) Ascent: 5,000 ft Descent: 5,000 ft T-shirt deadline Register before July 4 to guarantee a t-shirt. Overview Founded in 1982, the Minnesota Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon is one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation. The race follows a rugged, varied, out-and-back course that takes runners on a journey from Carlton, MN, through Jay Cooke State Park, and heads nort…
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Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon: common questions
- When is the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in July. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon held?
- In Carlton, Minnesota.
- What distances does the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon offer?
- 50 Miler.
- How many people run the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon?
- About 346 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 Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon?
- Registration status as last checked October 19, 2026: completed.
- What time does the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon start?
- 6:00 AM CDT.
- What is the course like at the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon?
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 5000 ft gain, 5000 ft loss (official course data).
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