Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon
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Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon
The Eugene Curnow Trail Marathon is a point to point trail race covering 26.2 miles from the Lake Superior Zoo in Duluth, Minnesota, to the Munger Trailhead in Carlton, Minnesota. The course uses rough woodland singletrack and includes 2,969 feet of ascent and 2,566 feet of descent. The route follows one leg of the Minnesota Voyageur Trail Ultramarathon with added distance to equal a full marathon.
The route passes scenic overlooks of Duluth and Lake Superior and crosses the Swinging Bridge over the St. Louis River. Trail footing is rugged with roots, rocks, and variable bridge conditions; runners are advised to watch footing. Course marking is by hot orange pin flags; missing a flag by roughly 0.1 miles indicates being off course.
Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drink, and various sodas, plus food such as fruit, cookies, and chips. The race is cupless so no paper cups are provided; runners should carry their own hydration vessel. Electrolyte supplement capsules are not supplied. Drop bag service is available at designated aid stations. Crew access is allowed at some aid locations and restricted at others; two aid stations are designated no crew and no spectators due to limited parking.
The event enforces aid station cutoffs and an overall 10 hour time limit. Bus transportation from the finish area to the start is offered so vehicles parked at the finish are available after the race. The race was introduced in 1992 and was renamed in 2013 in honor of its founder. Awards include pottery mugs for the top ten men, women, and nonbinary finishers and medals for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
