
Lutsen, United States of America · Sunday 5 September 2027
The Fall Superior Trail Races, held on September 5-6, 2025, in Lutsen, Minnesota, include a marathon distance as part of their trail running events. The races take place in the stunning Superior National Forest, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding wilderness. The marathon course is part of a larger event that includes the Superior 100 Mile and 50 Mile races, making it a must-do for trail running enthusiasts.
Adjusted Time
5:30:39
Time difference: +90.7 minutes compared to a flat, road, temperate course.
On our difficulty model, Fall Superior Trail Races Marathon plays about 79 minutes slower than an average road marathon for a 3:30 runner. It ranks #22 hardest of 1151 marathons we analyse, and #5 of 576 in United States of America. Use the calculator above to see the exact adjusted time for your own goal pace.
Estimated finish times on this course versus the same effort on an average road marathon, based on its elevation, surface, and expected race-day temperature.
| Average-course time | On Fall Superior Trail Races Marathon | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00:00 | 3:58:48 | +58:48 |
| 3:30:00 | 4:44:12 | +1:14:12 |
| 4:00:00 | 5:30:39 | +1:30:39 |
| 4:30:00 | 6:18:09 | +1:48:09 |
| 5:00:00 | 7:06:39 | +2:06:39 |
| 5:30:00 | 7:56:07 | +2:26:07 |
| 6:00:00 | 8:46:32 | +2:46:32 |
Use the calculator above for your exact goal time. Want a prediction from your own training? Try the marathon time predictor.
Fall Superior Trail Races Marathon is a full marathon held in Lutsen, United States of America. It is scheduled for Sunday 5 September 2027. The course is run on trail surface with 1091m of total climbing, with its high point near 502m above sea level. For registration and full race details, visit the official Fall Superior Trail Races Marathon website.
This is a very challenging course with 1091m of total climbing - well above the average trail marathon - topping out around 502m above sea level. Hill training is essential, and you should expect a slower finish time than on a flat course.
Based on historical weather data for September, the expected race day conditions are as follows. Moderate temperatures between 17°C and 21°C are expected. While comfortable for most runners, those targeting fast times should pay attention to hydration, as these temperatures can impact performance on race day. There is a low chance of rain (3%), so dry conditions are likely.
Fall Superior Trail Races Marathon is a trail race, meaning the course includes unpaved surfaces such as dirt, gravel, or forest paths. Trail surfaces are usually slower than the road equivalent - often by 10-20% - because of uneven footing, technical sections, and frequently steeper gradients, though a smooth, non-technical or downhill trail can run faster than that suggests. Trail-specific shoes with good grip are recommended.
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