Duluth Trails Festival
- Date Fri 7th August 2026 - Sun 9th August 2026
- Time 5:00PM CDT
- Location Duluth, Minnesota
- Price $22.45 - $197.35
- Races 12 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Join us for the Duluth Trails Festival from August 7th to 9th, 2026, in the stunning landscapes of Duluth, St. Louis. This premier Minnesota trail event promises exhilarating experiences for everyone, from expert riders to beginners. Whether you're an XC racer, a free-riding adrenaline junkie, or a distance and sprint runner, you'll find a race that suits your style. Families seeking adventure will also discover plenty of fun activities to enjoy together. Over three action-packed days, celebrate Duluth's world-class trails and immerse yourself in the excitement of the great outdoors. Don't miss out on this unforgettable trail adventure!
Organiser's Description
Minnesotas premiere trail event with races for expert to beginner riders and runners! This is trail adventure at its best. Whether youre an XC racer, free-ridin adrenaline junkie, a distance, sprint, or mountain climbing runner or a family craving adventure, good times are guaranteed. Get ready to celebrate Duluths world-class trails with three days of action-packed events!
Races
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King and Queen of the Mountain
Incl. $12.35 Fee
Fri 7th August 2026 (5:00PM CDT)
$197.35
OPENS 01 APR -
Chainless Downhill
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Fri 7th August 2026 (5:00PM CDT)
$22.45
OPENS 01 APRThis intermediate rider course requires riders to carry speed all the way down the hill - challenging even the most skilled riders to generate and carry speed without pedaling! Quick link and chain pin removal tools available for use. Costumes are highly encouraged, and best dressed riders will walk away with more than just a medal! -
Intermediate Enduro (4 Stages)
Incl. $4.55 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (10:30AM CDT)
$59.55
OPENS 01 APRExperience the thrill of enduro racing on intermediate rated trails! This race includes four timed downhill stages across blue and black rated, flow and tech trails. The course is set up to accommodate riders of intermediate skill level and up. -
Advanced Enduro (7 Stages)
Incl. $5.15 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$70.15
OPENS 01 APRTest your skills on Spirit Mountains most technical trails over seven timed stages! This course is designed for experienced/advanced riders, and all the utilized trails are rated single or double black diamond. -
Beginner Downhill
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (4:00PM CDT)
$22.45
OPENS 01 APRThis course features beginner-friendly trails for participants with basic mountain bike handling skills. The tracks length is approximately 1 mile with an expected duration of 5 minutes per ride. We recommend any experienced youth riders looking for more advanced downhill riding partake in the beginner or intermediate Beginner Enduro races. T-Shirts are available while supplies last! -
Partial Exposure
Incl. $3.65 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$43.65
OPENS 01 APRThe Partial Exposure is a cross-country adventure race designed for XC riders. After a neutral rollout, riders follow the Duluth Traverse through town, finishing back at Spirit Mountain in the Race Village. This course delivers world-class racing while bypassing the most technical descents found on the Full Exposure. The Duluth Traverse features a mix of beginner- and intermediate-level trail, with sustained climbs and descents across Duluths hillside. The route covers just under 20 miles, including approximately 14 miles of singletrack and 1,800 feet of elevation gain. -
Northern Exposure
Incl. $4.55 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$59.55
OPENS 01 APRThe Northern Exposure is a staple of the Bike Duluth Festival, the Northern Exposure is the perfect sampler of Duluth trail riding. After a neutral rollout from Spirit Mountain, racers will climb from Grand Avenue to the top of the Skyline Duluth Traverse. From there, the course hits all the highlights through Piedmont and Brewer Park before dropping into Keene Creek. Riders will complete a lap on Spirit Mountains newly refreshed XC loop and finish on the classic singletrack of Knowlton Creek. This years course comes in at just over 27 miles, featuring nearly 20 miles of world-class singletrack and about 2,600 feet of climbing. -
Beginner Enduro (2 Stages)
Incl. $3.35 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.35
OPENS 01 APRWant to try enduro racing but don't know where to start? This race is a great opportunity to get your toes wet! Experience the thrill of enduro racing on beginner rated trails! This race includes two timed downhill stages. The course is set up to accommodate riders of beginner skill level and up. -
Downhill Race (Advanced)
Incl. $5.75 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (1:00PM CDT)
$80.75
OPENS 01 APRFly down Calculated Risk one of the premier gravity trails in Minnesota! This high-speed competition course features numerous table-top jumps, rock gardens, gap-jumps (optional B-lines), wide sweeping berms, and the flagship feature The Terrarium which offers spectators the opportunity to watch racers sail down a steep rocky face culminating in a 5-foot drop at the bottom (optional B-line ). The course is fully rollable but rewards riders willing to take to the air over some of the obstacles and rock gardens. Finish times generally range from 2-3 minutes for the 3,500-foot track. Full face helmets are required. -
Whip-Off
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (5:30PM CDT)
$22.45
OPENS 01 APRWhip-Off: Go Big, and throw your bike as sideways as possible, then bring it back for a smooth landing on Spirit Mountains newest black level jump line trail. This event will be held in a Jam Session format -
Youth XC
Incl. $2.45 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (11:00AM CDT)
$22.45
OPENS 01 APR -
SRAM Suspension Clinic
Incl. $5.75 Fee
Sun 9th August 2026 (9:00AM CDT)
$80.75
OPENS 01 APR
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