Break the Bank
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Event Details
The Break the Bank event takes place on October 10, 2026. It is a point-to-point 50-mile race with three participation options: solo, two-person relay, and five-person relay. The field is limited to the first 150 solo runners.
Course Description
The route follows the Willard Munger Trail from Sturgeon Lake to Duluth, Minnesota. Approximately 43 miles of the course is on this paved trail. The first 40 miles are nearly flat, with the final 10 miles featuring a 500-foot downhill section to the finish. The finish line is at a historic bank building converted into a home, located at 1106 88th Ave W, Duluth.
Aid & Logistics
There are eleven aid stations along the course providing water, energy drink, cookies, gels, and other snacks. Race-provided cups are available. Free bus transportation is provided from the finish line to the start line in Sturgeon Lake on race morning. Buses depart from the finish area at 6:20 a.m.
Additional Information
Finishers receive a race medal and shirt. Each finisher also gets to open a random safety deposit box at the finish line for a prize. The event has a 12-hour time limit with intermediate cutoffs. Prize money is offered, including $5,000 for setting a new American 50-mile record for a gender. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
