Grand Traverse
About this race
The 19th Annual Grand Traverse is a fully supported hike/run along the Superior Hiking trail in Duluth, MN. The Grand Traverse offers four challenging distances to choose from. All distances are point to point. Shuttle bus service provided to start locations. All distances finish at the Fitger's Courtyard next to Lake Superior.
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Trail running
Grand Traverse 27 Mile
The Grand Traverse 27 mile starts at the Palkie Road trailhead in Jay Cooke State Park, runs through old growth forests, across streams and rocky hill tops and finishes downtown Duluth in the Fitger's Courtyard.
Grand Traverse 21 Mile
The Grand Traverse 21 mile starts at the bottom of Ely's Peak and then it goes up, up, to the top.
Grand Traverse 17 Mile
The Grand Traverse 17 Mile starts at the Magney -Snively trailhead parking lot and crosses a breathtaking gorge within 5 minutes of start.
Grand Traverse 10 Mile
The Grand Traverse 10 mile starts along Keene Creek. This distance has it all packed into 10 miles; views, waterfalls, rocks, roots and climbs.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Duluth.
About Duluth
Grand Traverse takes place in Duluth, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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