Fire Tower Trail Races

Fire Tower Trail Races offers generous cutoffs, flat trail, food and camping. Participants will run through forests, along rivers and across prairies. This is a cup-less race, so participants should be sure to bring a cup or bottles. This is a no chip timing event. 

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Race Info

The time limit for the 100K race is 19 hours, for the 50K – 17 hours, for the 35K – 16 hours and for the 11K is 15 hours. There will be 11 aid stations at the 100K course, 5 aid stations at the 50K, 3 aid stations at the 35K course and one aid station at 11K course. There will be water, electrolyte drink and snack food at the feeding stations.

Crews are only allowed on the 100K course and only at the Overlook aid station and at the start/finish line. Pacers are allowed on the 100K course after the 50K loop.

There will be no special awards or prizes at this event. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal, bini hat, headband and a special Fire Tower patch. 

Race Date

October 5, 2024.

Location

Trail Center Rd, Hinckley, MN US 55037

Directions

Distances

  • 100K
  • 50K
  • 35K
  • 11K

Starting Time

  • 5:00 AM – 100K
  • 7:00 AM – 50K
  • 8:00 AM – 35K
  • 9:00 AM – 11K

Entry Fees

  • $120 and up – 100K
  • $85 and up – 50K
  • $50 and up – 35K
  • $40 and up – 11K

Course Map

You can find more details and the course map here: firetowertrailraces.com. All races are on single track trails, horse trails and gravel roads. The elevation difference on the 100K course is 2000 feet.

Registration

To participate in the Fire Tower Trail Races, register here ultrasignup.com.

Official Race Website

Always refer to the official website for the latest race information: firetowertrailraces.com.

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Related Events

If you’re looking for more races like this, have a look at our Ultra Marathons Calendar. You may also like to participate in other races in October.

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