Break the Bank
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Break the Bank : Duluth, MN (Oct 10, 2026)
Break the Bank is a 50-mile point-to-point event running from the shores of Sturgeon Lake to a finish at 1106 88th Ave W in Duluth, Minnesota. The course follows the Willard Munger Trail for approximately 43 miles, mostly on paved trail. The route is nearly flat for the first 40 miles and includes a gradual downhill finish with about a 500 foot drop over the final 10 miles. The finish area at the Bank House will offer warm showers, a warming tent, music, and food and drink.
Distances offered:
- 50 mile solo
- 50 mile 2-person relay
- 50 mile 5-person relay
There are eleven aid stations along the course supplying water, energy drink, cookies, gels, salted nut rolls, soda, and similar items. Cups will be provided and refillable bottles or cups may be filled.
Relay format includes four exchange zones and five running legs:
- 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
Race services include bus transportation from the finish to the start on race morning and packet pickup at a local store the day before and at the start. Registration closes Oct 5. The event is limited to the first 150 solo runners. Prize structure includes a $5,000 bonus for a new 50-mile American best by gender and cash awards for the top three open finishers. No refunds or transfers are permitted. To register an official finishers must complete the course within 12 hours and meet the published aid station progression requirements. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
