Break the Bank
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Event
Break the Bank is a point-to-point ultra running event on October 10, 2026 in Duluth, Minnesota. The event offers these distance options:
- 50 miles solo
- 50 miles - 2 person relay
- 50 miles - 5 person relay
The solo field is limited to the first 150 registered runners. Prize money is offered for record-breaking 50-mile American bests and for top three finishers in the open division. There are no refunds and no entry transfers.
Course and logistics
The course starts at the shores of Sturgeon Lake and finishes at the Bank House in Duluth. About 43 miles follow the Willard Munger Trail on a paved surface. The route is largely flat for the first 40 miles and includes a net descent of about 500 feet over the final 10 miles. The finish area at the Bank House will include on-site vendors, entertainment, and food and drink.
Event transportation provides buses from the finish area to the start line and will transport warm-up clothing back to the finish. Buses and tents will be available at the start for shelter if needed.
Aid stations, relay and cutoffs
There are eleven aid stations offering water, energy drink, cookies, gels, salted nut rolls, various sodas and additional supplies. Relay teams use four exchange zones for five running legs with distances of 5.75, 5.6, 10.95, 12.35 and 15.05 miles; teams are responsible for exchange-point transportation. The event enforces intermediate aid-station cutoffs and requires finishing within 12 hours to qualify as an official finisher. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
