Duluth Trails Festival

The Duluth Trails Festival is a celebration of mountain biking, trail running, and outdoor adventure! Formerly known as the Bike Duluth Festival, the event has been reintroduced under new leadership from Duluth DEVO Mountain Bike Program, with an expanded vision that emphasizes inclusivity, trail stewardship, and multi-sport participation.

At its core, the festival highlights enduro and cross-country mountain bike racing alongside epic trail running events. Courses wind through demanding sections of iconic trails on and around Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN. Participants will be challenged with technical descents and sustained climbs and rewarded with sweeping views of the St. Louis River and Lake Superior. Races are designed for both advanced competitors and dedicated beginners looking to get a first taste of adrenaline-fueled fun!

New in 2026, is the inclusion of the Summit North Trail Runs. Runners will take on challenging terrain that links portions of the Superior Hiking Trail and Duluth’s broader trail network around Spirit Mountain. With distances ranging from 1.5 to 13.1 miles, these trail races offer an unforgettable running experience that will leave participants eager for more time on these legendary trails.

Mountain bike racers and fans can still look forward to returning favorites like the Chainless and Advanced Downhill races, while also gearing up for new additions, including the first ever Whip-Off and expanded Youth Cross-Country events. So hold onto your spokes, folks – this year’s festival is shaping up to be one for the record books!

The 2026 Duluth Trails Festival will take place August 7-9th at Spirit Mountain in Duluth, MN. Registration is now open and more information can be found at duluthtrailsfestival.com.