Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run
About this race
Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Runs: 10k Trail Race, 5k Mile Run/Walk and Kids Races ¼ and 1 Mile Run/Walk
Date: SATURDAY, August 1st, 2026
Location: Pincushion Mountain Trails - 2mi. north of Grand Marais off the Gunflint Trail, Co. Rd 12.
A Fundraiser for Pincushion Ski and Run Club. Consider becoming a member! More info on the PSRC website
Start Time: 8 am - 8:45 am Race Packet & Bib Pick Up
9 am Kids Races 1/4 Mile Run/Walk or 1 Mile Walk Run (parents can run with kids)
9:30 am 5k Run/Walk & 10k Trail Race
Register on RaceSignup.com. Preregistration strongly encouraged! Same day registration available.
10k Trail Race - All Ages
5k Run/Walk - All Ages
¼ Mile Kids Run/Walk - 7 and Under
1 Mile Run/Walk - 12 and Under
New courses in 2026 for 5k and 10k! The trails at Pinchushion are wide and grassy with a few exposed roots and rocks. There are rolling hills with steep climbs. These trails are used for cross country skiing in the winter. The 5k course remains entirely on the nordic ski trails. The 10k course also utilizes the segment of Superior Hiking Trail within the Pincushion Trails area. 10k runners should be prepared for sections of technical terrain such as loose rocks, exposed tree roots, and a minor water crossing. The course is challenging and rewarding. There is one aid station located at the approximate halfway point for the 10k race, no aid station on the 5k.
Runner FAQ's
What shirts will be provided?
Our shirts are unisex, short sleeve. Shirts available for the first 200 registrants.
Will there be chipped timing?
Yes, the one mile, 5k and 10k are chip timed.
I signed up, but now I can’t run this event; can I get my money back?
No refunds will be issued.
Will this event be cancelled due to weather?
Only if conditions are considered extremely dangerous (severe lightning). Announcements will be made via the Pincushion Ski and Run Club Facebook page.
Can I run with a stroller?
Due to the nature of the trail (mowed grass, dirt) running with a stroller is not advised.
Can my kids run?
Yes! Kids are welcome to run if registered. Any kids running/walking will need to register for liability reasons–no exceptions.
Race Transfers (“I signed up for the 10k, but I want to run the 5k instead,” etc.)
All transfer requests require race director approval. Please use the Contact Us feature below.
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Dog FAQ's
Can I bring my dog?
Please don’t. Dogs are allowed on Pincushion Trails so you can, technically bring them. Pets pose a problem for some participants, though. It'd be best if you leave yours behind for this event. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Trail running
10k Trail Race
Running
5k Run/Walk
One Mile Kids Run
Quarter Mile Kid's Run
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Grand Marais, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 8:36 PM local time (CDT) in Grand Marais on August 1, 2026 — 14h 57m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Fisherman's Picnic Trail Run
143 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 10k Trail Race
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aulis Nelson | 40:46 | 6:34 /mi |
| 2 | Joey Chmelik | 40:52 | 6:35 /mi |
| 3 | Jackson Spry | 50:34 | 8:08 /mi |
| 4 | Kelsey Young | 51:24 | 8:16 /mi |
| 5 | Jacob Skelly | 51:50 | 8:21 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 2 Grand Marais events
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