Break the Bank

Break the Bank is a trail ultra held in Duluth, Minnesota, on October 10, 2026, with an 8:00 a.m. start. The event offers a 50 Miler (80.5 km) that you can tackle solo or as a 50-mile two-person relay, both starting at the same time.

Fifty miles on northern Minnesota trails in mid-October is a demanding day: the distance alone pushes beyond a 50K, and the North Shore terrain near Duluth is known for rocky, rooty footing. The solo format suits runners who have finished a 50K and are ready for the jump to a full-day effort, while the relay lets two partners each take on roughly a marathon of trail without the full commitment. Plan 18 to 20 weeks of training with back-to-back long runs on weekends, technical trail sessions to protect your ankles, and long hikes to build the strength you will lean on late in the race. Nail down a fueling plan you have tested, and expect cool, possibly wet conditions that call for a spare layer and gloves in your pack.