Break the Bank
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Break the Bank
Break the Bank is a point to point 50 mile race on October 10, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota, organized by True North Adventures. The course begins at the shores of Sturgeon Lake and finishes at the Bank House in Duluth at 1106 88th Ave W, Duluth MN 55808.
Race options
- 50 mile solo
- 50 mile 2 person relay
- 50 mile 5 person relay
Approximately 43 miles of the route follow the Willard Munger Trail, a paved trail with a nearly flat profile for the first 40 miles and a gradual downhill finish with about 500 feet of elevation loss over the last 10 miles. Finish area amenities include warm showers, a warming tent, music, and food and drink.
There will be eleven aid stations stocked with water, energy drink, cookies, gels, salted nut rolls, soda pops, and more. Cups will be provided and refillable containers will be filled on course.
Relay teams use four exchange zones for five running legs with these distances
- Leg 1 5.75 miles
- Leg 2 5.6 miles
- Leg 3 10.95 miles
- Leg 4 12.35 miles
- Leg 5 15.05 miles
Transportation will be provided from the finish to the start on race morning and teams are responsible for travel to exchange points. The solo field is limited to the first 150 runners. Prize structure includes record bonuses and cash awards for top finishers. The event has a no refunds and no transfers policy. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
