Minnesota Voyageur
Founded in 1982, the Minnesota Voyageur 50 Mile Trail Ultramarathon is one of the oldest trail ultras in the nation. The race follows a rugged, varied, out-and-back course that takes runners on a journey from Carlton, MN through Jay Cooke State Park and heads northeast over difficult, rough woodland trails to the Duluth, MN and back. Enjoy scenic overlooks of Duluth, MN and Lake Superior, the iconic Swinging Bridge over the St. Louis River, and the infamous Power Lines.
Upcoming Races
Jul 25 2026
50 Miles
5,000
5,000
ft.
Out and Back
17 Aid
Stations
14:00 Cutoff
3
Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3
Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts
Results
50 Miles
| Date | Finishers | Top Result (F) | Top Result (M) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/26/25 | 148 | 8:23:12 | 7:40:34 |
| 07/27/24 | 140 | 10:05:28 | 8:36:50 |
| 07/29/23 | 199 | 8:14:40 | 6:38:34 |
| 07/30/22 | 175 | 9:22:56 | 7:06:43 |
| 07/24/21 | 111 | 8:07:06 | 7:09:34 |
| 07/25/20 | Race Cancelled | ||
| 07/27/19 | 239 | 8:23:25 | 7:14:38 |
| 07/28/18 | 346 | 9:12:41 | 6:40:34 |
| 07/29/17 | 289 | 7:56:36 | 6:56:42 |
| 07/30/16 | 271 | 9:12:51 | 6:47:23 |
| 07/25/15 | 213 | 8:56:10 | 6:49:33 |
| 07/26/14 | 204 | 8:36:20 | 6:53:20 |
| 07/27/13 | 159 | 8:23:22 | 7:01:34 |
| 07/28/12 | 104 | 8:39:22 | 7:34:52 |
| 07/30/11 | 109 | 8:37:35 | 7:27:35 |
| 07/24/10 | 119 | 8:30:09 | 6:55:52 |
| 07/25/09 | 124 | 8:06:56 | 7:16:28 |
| 07/26/08 | 115 | 8:19:28 | 7:36:12 |
| 07/28/07 | 77 | 8:14:14 | 7:30:39 |
| 07/29/06 | 100 | 8:15:06 | 7:38:09 |
| 07/30/05 | 85 | 8:59:28 | 7:34:46 |
| 07/24/04 | 79 | 8:28:16 | 7:16:39 |
| 07/26/03 | 46 | 10:32:16 | 8:18:26 |
| 07/27/02 | 98 | 9:18:25 | 7:47:49 |
| 07/28/01 | 88 | 8:18:18 | 7:41:35 |
| 07/29/00 | 86 | 8:51:19 | 7:51:36 |
| 07/24/99 | 73 | 9:54:06 | 7:52:53 |
| 07/25/98 | 92 | 8:38:13 | 6:41:16 |
| 07/26/97 | 96 | 9:01:15 | 7:17:51 |
| 07/27/96 | 88 | 9:22:12 | 7:10:33 |
| 07/29/95 | 79 | 8:50:38 | 7:10:05 |
| 07/30/94 | 69 | 8:36:14 | 7:16:53 |
| 07/31/93 | 80 | 8:31:24 | 7:33:15 |
| 07/25/92 | 77 | 9:05:39 | 7:51:55 |
| 07/27/91 | 112 | 8:27:16 | 7:51:33 |
| 07/28/90 | 72 | 8:18:42 | 7:26:56 |
| 07/29/89 | 60 | 10:21:52 | 8:05:55 |
| 07/30/88 | 43 | 10:40:08 | 7:26:30 |
| 07/25/87 | 58 | 10:49:09 | 6:48:05 |
| 07/26/86 | 38 | 8:31:15 | 7:04:57 |