Fire Tower Trail Races

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Trail in United States, Hinckley

Distances

Running
100K
100 km
157.92 EUR
Running
50K
50 km
110.00 EUR
Running
35K
35 km
66.25 EUR
Running
11K
11 km
53.50 EUR

About

Jamison and Lisa Swift have been involved in the trail running community in Minnesota since 2015. They’ve become highly active in groups such as Upper Midwest Trail Runners, and they enjoy volunteering at many races around the area. They have a love of the outdoors and the adventure that comes with trail running, as well as other outdoor activities such as biking and camping.

Catering & aid stations

Aid stations will have water, electrolyte drink, and an assortment of pre-packaged snack foods. There will be a small selection of hot/fresh food at aid stations. Each station will also have a portable toilet. Drop bags should be marked with your name, bib, and distance and placed in the pile for the correct station (Fire Tower, Overlook, or Gate 31).

Pacers

Pacers are available only for the 100K and only after completing the first 50K loop. You can pick up a pacer at Start/Finish or at the Overlook Aid station. Crew is limited to 100K participants at the Overlook Aid station and Start/Finish; crew may not go to Gate 31 or the Fire Tower.

Typical weather in Hinckley

Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).

Jan21°5°

↑ 07:50

↓ 16:51

Feb25°7°

↑ 07:16

↓ 17:37

Mar39°21°

↑ 07:24

↓ 19:18

Apr52°33°

↑ 06:24

↓ 19:59

May65°46°

↑ 05:39

↓ 20:38

Jun75°57°

↑ 05:20

↓ 21:05

Jul80°62°

↑ 05:36

↓ 20:59

Aug77°61°

↑ 06:12

↓ 20:21

Sep70°54°

↑ 06:51

↓ 19:23

Oct55°41°

↑ 07:29

↓ 18:25

Nov40°27°

↑ 07:13

↓ 16:40

Dec26°12°

↑ 07:48

↓ 16:27

Weather data by Open-Meteo

Route maps

What's included in entry

Cup
Registration fee
Camping (tent sites) at Race HQ
Parking
State Park entry pass (if needed, arrange in advance)
Race T-shirt

Cap/hat
Race bib
Chip timing (not a timed race)
Awards (celebratory, no cash/placement)
Additional swag (Fire Tower patch, SweatVac beanie/headwrap)

Prices & signup

11K53.50 EUR
35K66.25 EUR
50K110.00 EUR
100K157.92 EUR

FAQ

Is this a chip-timed race?

No. This is not a chip-timed event. Wear your visible bib so volunteers can record your time manually.

Are there age groups or prize money?

No. This is a celebration of finishing with no special place awards or prize money. Finisher placements are shown on Ultrasignup by field, age, and gender.

What distances are offered?

100K, 50K, 35K, and 11K. The 100K runs the 50K loop twice; the 50K runs once; the 35K runs to Overlook and back; the 11K runs to the first aid station and back.

Is there parking?

Yes. Parking is included. Car camping is allowed in the lot; tent camping is in the designated Campground (Race HQ).

Do I need a park pass?

Yes. If you don’t already have a Minnesota State Parks pass, you will need to purchase one when you enter the park.

What about crew and pacers?

Crew is only allowed for 100K participants at Overlook Aid station and Start/Finish. Pacers are only allowed for 100K after completing the first loop; pick them up at Start/Finish or Overlook.