Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon
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Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon
The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is a point-to-point trail marathon held on 11 July 2026. The race covers 26.2 mi on rough woodland singletrack from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, MN to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton, MN. Course data lists 2,969 ft of ascent and 2,566 ft of descent.
The route includes one half of the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon with a short extra section to reach marathon distance. The event was introduced by NMTC in 1992 as a thank you to Voyageur volunteers and as an introduction to the 50 mile course. The race took its current name in 2013 to honor its founder.
Aid stations are placed along the course and provide water, electrolyte drink, sodas, fruit, cookies, potato chips, and other food. The race is cupless so runners must carry their own hydration vessel. Electrolyte supplement capsules are not supplied. A drop bag service is available; bags must be clearly labeled with name and race number and will be returned to the finish.
Some aid stations prohibit crew and spectators due to limited parking, including the Hwy 210 and Peterson's stations. Crew access is allowed at other designated locations. The event enforces a 10 hour finish limit. Registration typically opens in March and registration before June 20 guarantees a t-shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
