Lace Up. Head North. Conquer the trail.

Race Day Schedule — Saturday, September 5

  • 7:30 AM – 8:45 AM
    Runner Check-in & Bib Pickup @ The Trading Post

  • 9:00 AM
    10k Trail Run Official Start

  • 9:15 AM
    5k Trail Run Official Start

  • 12:00 PM
    Post-Race Celebration, Awards, & Beachside BBQ

Wildly Comfortable
Trail Running

The Timber Trot course takes you through the heart of Northern Minnesota’s historic Iron Range terrain.

  • The 5k Trail Loop
    A fast, scenic, and forgiving course threading through dense birch and pine canopies. Perfect for weekend runners, families, and high-energy paces.

  • The 10k Challenge
    A technical, soul-stirring run pushing onto the rugged ridges and forest paths bordering Birch Lake. Built for the active adventurer looking to test their stride.

Your Basecamp for Race Weekend

Why head home when you can wake up at the trailhead? Turn race day into a high-performance retreat or a family tradition.