Fire Tower Trail Races

OCT

3

2026

Trail running at St. Croix State Park with 100K, 50K, 35K and 11K options through forests, rivers and prairie. Longer courses include one or two climbs of a historic fire tower and the event offers camping and food.

Sat 3 Oct 2026

Hinckley, Minnesota

Website

100 kilometers 50 kilometers 35 kilometers 11 kilometers

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Fire Tower Trail Races

Fire Tower Trail Races is a trail running event held at St. Croix State Park in Minnesota. The event emphasizes safety, accessibility, and a welcoming atmosphere. Registration opens March 1, 2026.

The course is described as flat and runs through forests, along rivers, and across prairie in the Kettle River valley. The event provides food and camping at race headquarters and uses generous cut offs to accommodate participants.

Distances offered:

100K
50K
35K
11K

The 50K and 100K routes include an ascent to the top of a historic fire tower; the 100K includes two ascents. A vertigo option is available for participants who cannot climb the tower fully. Fire Tower is part of the UMTR race series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

100 km

100k

50 km

50k

35 km

35k

11 km

11k