Marathon Details - Superior Trail Marathon

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Superior Trail Marathon

Lutsen, MN USA

September 6, 2008

http://www.superiortrailrace.com

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The Superior Trail Marathon is along the rugged Superior Hiking Trail in Northeastern Minnesota. This run is on a single track trail and traverses the front range of the Sawtooth Mountain Chain through the Superior National Forest. The trail encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern Minnesota. The National Forest Service and Backpacker Magazine have ranked the Superior Hiking Trail as one of the top hiking trails in the United States.

Contact Information

Name:	Larry Pederson
Address:	12725 30th Ave. N. Plymouth, Mn 55441
Phone Number:	763-551-0099
Email:	Email the organizers

Race Organizer

The most beautiful scenery in Northern Minnesota (5/19/04)

Rick Lindquist

Runner Reviews (2)

Course 3.5

Organization 4.0

Spectators 2.0

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Number of comments: 2

E. B. from Minnesota (6/13/2006)

"Tough Course" (about: 2005)

1 previous marathon | 1 Superior Trail Marathon
COURSE: 3 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2

This was my second marathon and my first trail marathon. If you have only run road races, this is much more of a challenge. There are rocks, roots, slippery one board bridges,and parts where you actually have to climb with your arms. If you like the great outdoors, the fall season, and trail runs, then this is your race. However, don't expect to make or beat your road marathon times. Great race though, I'm for sure doing it again!

C. M. from Pensacola, Florida (9/14/2005)

"Tough" (about: 2005)

50+ previous marathons | 1 Superior Trail Marathon
COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2

Although I have run a few 'trail' marathons (including Leadville, Colorado) this was my first REAL trail marathon. I never expected it to be so rugged and until the last minute did not realize there would not be several aid stations along the way. Lucky I had my water bottle in my suitcase, but I still ran out around mile 24. For someone who is used to pavement and regular aid stations, this was the toughest, both physical and mental, marathon I have run. No mile markers to let you know only 1 more mile to hang in there when you are thinking you are ready to die. The hard core trail runners loved it!

As far as the beauty of the course-fantastic! Fall colors all around. It is good to get out into the woods once in a while and experience what getting back to nature can really be like.

I would recommend this marathon only if you want to know what you are really made of.