Wild Duluth Races 10K route map
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Wild Duluth Races 10K
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Modelled energy-cost change 7.3% versus flat · net elevation -51 m
Decision summary
Wild Duluth Races 10K at a glance
- Route ascent
- 304 m
- Typical conditions
- 80/100
- Evidence depth
- 34 verified facts
Lower than 6% of comparable mapped races
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Stored GPS route
Quick answers
What runners ask first
How hilly is the Wild Duluth Races 10K?
The Wild Duluth Races 10K route has 304 m of ascent, 355 m of descent and an estimated 7.3% grade-adjusted pace penalty versus a flat route.
Where does the Wild Duluth Races 10K route go?
The Wild Duluth Races 10K route starts at Terribly Tough 10K starts at the Munger Trail / Beck's Road trailhead and finishes at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet, crossing Ely's Peak, Bardon's Peak and Magney-Snively old growth forest. Underfoot, expect a trail course. It passes Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Ely's Peak, Bardon's Peak and Magney-Snively old growth forest. Post-race soup feed for 100K/50K finishers at Bayfront Park.
What should runners know on race day for the Wild Duluth Races 10K?
Courses are marked with pink flagging and pins; the 50K and 100K also follow the Superior Hiking Trail's blue blazes. October temperatures typically range 37-52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Race character
Scenery
- Forest
- Lakeside
- Riverside
- Waterfront
- City
- Mountain
- Parkland
Atmosphere
- Community
- Scenic Tour
- Wilderness
Terrain
- Trail
Entry, logistics and records
Records and field
- Field cap
- 200
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Race day logistics
- On-course music
- Courses are marked with pink flagging and pins; the 50K and 100K also follow the Superior Hiking Trail's blue blazes. October temperatures typically range 37-52 degrees Fahrenheit.
Access and course status
- Start
- Terribly Tough 10K starts at the Munger Trail / Beck's Road trailhead and finishes at the Spirit Mountain Grand Avenue Chalet, crossing Ely's Peak, Bardon's Peak and Magney-Snively old growth forest.
Course facts
- Landmarks
- Superior Hiking Trail, Jay Cooke State Park, Ely's Peak, Bardon's Peak, Magney-Snively old growth forest, Spirit Mountain Recreation Area, Enger Park, Mission Creek, St. Louis River, Bayfront Festival Park, Chambers Grove Park, Point of Rocks Park
- Notable features
- The Wildman / Wildwoman / Wildperson challenge rewards finishing a Saturday ultra (50K or 100K) plus a Sunday race (Half Marathon or 10K). Post-race soup feed for 100K/50K finishers at Bayfront Park
- refreshments for half marathon and 10K finishers at Spirit Mountain. Volunteer discounts available for those who volunteer on the opposite day
How hilly is the Wild Duluth Races 10K?
- Steep descent 25%
- Descent 19%
- Flat 19%
- Climb 17%
- Steep climb 20%
- Total ascent
- 304 m
- Net elevation
- −51 m
- GAP factor
- 7.3%
- Longest climb
- 760 m at 12.3%
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 9°CTypical temperature
- 23 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 80Favourability /100
More race details
Is the Wild Duluth Races 10K flat?
Its normalised GAP factor is 7.3% slower than a flat course, with about 304 m of total ascent.