by Rocksteady | May 27, 2025 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Those special moments on a trail run when you feel like your are flying – Photo Credit Cary Johnson The 23rd annual Superior Spring Trail Race took place on the Superior Hiking Trail between Carlton Peak and Caribou Trail on Saturday May 17 2025. Runners...
by Rocksteady | May 23, 2025 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit Scott Rokis I started running marathons in 1996 and ultras in 2004. I also started volunteering at trail and ultra races right out of the gate, as volunteerism was as deeply rooted in the culture then as it is today. I am from what would be...
by Rocksteady | May 14, 2025 | Uncategorized
Dear Superior Spring Trail Race Runners, Spectators, Volunteers and Partners, As of today the Superior Spring Trail Race will be taking place on the Superior Hiking Trail out of Caribou Highlands Lodge on Lutsen Mountain as planned on Saturday May 17, 2025. As most of...
by Rocksteady | May 8, 2025 | Race Updates
Greetings Runners, We would like to welcome you to the 23rd Annual / 2025 Superior Spring Trail Race taking place on Saturday May 17 2025. 135+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to have 985 registered runners from 2 countries,...
by Rocksteady | Apr 28, 2025 | Race Updates
Photo Credit Mike Wheeler Greetings Runners, With just under three weeks to go, I wanted to check in, and extend an early welcome to everyone. I will, as usual, be sending out our final / week-of ‘2025 Superior Spring Trail Race Runner Welcome’ email with final...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2025 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
After a three year hiatus in order to do some different hat styles, we are back to t-shirts for 2025. We are very excited about these! All registered runners and volunteers will receive one of these t-shirts. The American Black Bear (Ursus americanus) is the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2025 | Posters, Uncategorized
The 2025 Superior Spring Trail Race Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2025 | Uncategorized
Aid stations will have salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks as pictured (candy varieties will vary). It is our understanding that the chips, nuts, Oreos and fruit snacks are all vegan, but please do your own research (Google the items shown) if this is important to...
by Rocksteady | Apr 1, 2025 | Uncategorized
• The cutoff at the Sawbill Aid Station had previously been 12:00PM / Noon on the inbound (from the turnaround) leg / at mile 17.7 • The cutoff at Sawbill is now 11:15AM on the outbound (to the turnaround) leg / at mile 13.3 • The cutoff at the Oberg Aid Station on...
by Rocksteady | Feb 27, 2025 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Jan 17, 2025 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2025 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those...
by Rocksteady | Nov 15, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 15 2024 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Mike Wheeler Hi Friends, We hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. We are excited to announce the 2025 Rocksteady...
by Rocksteady | Nov 15, 2024 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
After a successful and impactful partnership in 2023 ($10,000 raised) and 2024 ($15,000 raised), Rocksteady Running is proud to continue with Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2025 races! Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities Minnesota...
by Rocksteady | May 24, 2024 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Photo Credit Mike Wheeler The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race was established on the Superior Hiking Trail in the fall of 1991, it is the 10th oldest 100 mile trail race in the country. This fall we will host the 34th annual. Later, the 50 miler and marathon were...
by Rocksteady | May 24, 2024 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit Scott Rokis A magical land where everyone works together and gets along? Does such a place exist? 22 years of the Spring Race and 34 years of the Fall Race seem to say that yes, for the most part it does. How is it that so many people (135ish volunteers...
by Rocksteady | May 10, 2024 | Race Updates
Greetings Runners, Welcome to the 22nd Annual / 2024 Superior Spring Trail Race. 135+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to have 981 registered runners from 2 countries, 24 states and 203 Minnesota cities. NOW is also the time...
by Rocksteady | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
In the Spring of 2024 Lutsen Mountains asked if we would be willing to move the final mile of the Superior Spring and Fall Trail Races off of the paved portion of Ski Hill Road / Cook County Road 5 and onto their ski hill. Ski Hill Road bisects the ski hill / resort...
by Rocksteady | Apr 29, 2024 | Race Updates
Photo Credit Scott Rokis Greetings Runners, With just under three weeks to go, I wanted to check in, and extend an early welcome to everyone. I will, as usual, be sending out our final / week-of ‘2024 Superior Spring Trail Race Runner Welcome’ email, with final...
by Rocksteady | Mar 6, 2024 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2024 Superior Spring Trail Race ‘Cool Operator’ Hat! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome, super breathable, quick drying, crushable, run hat! We purchased extras of these so if friends, family or crew would like one, they...
by Rocksteady | Feb 11, 2024 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Jan 17, 2024 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2024 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2023 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 15 2023 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Scott Rokis Hi Friends, We hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. We are excited to announce the 2024 Rocksteady...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2023 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
After a successful and impactful partnership in 2023, where the Rocksteady Running community raised nearly $10,000 for Mile in My Shoes, Rocksteady Running is proud to continue with Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2024 races! Mile in My...
by Rocksteady | May 29, 2023 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Photo Credit Scott Rokis The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race was established on the Superior Hiking Trail in the fall of 1991, it is the 10th oldest 100 mile trail race in the country. Later, the 50 miler and marathon were added to the Fall lineup. In 2003 the...
by Rocksteady | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit Cary Johnson Friends, volunteers – a quote… “You’re only a success the moment you do a successful act, so these acts have to be repeated all the time.” – Phil Jackson On average, I give myself a lot more latitude...
by Rocksteady | May 15, 2023 | Race Updates
Welcome to the 21st Annual / 2023 Superior Spring Trail Race. 100+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to have 980 registered runners from 2 countries, 24 states and 200 Minnesota cities. We will be racing on the Superior Hiking...
by Rocksteady | May 15, 2023 | Race Updates
Dear Runners, The 21st Annual Superior Spring Trail Race will be held on the Superior Hiking Trail as normal. Below, I share a summary of the twists and turns that brought us here. While I encourage you to read it, for those that choose not to, at a minimum please...
by Rocksteady | May 9, 2023 | Race Updates
Dear Runners, If you did not see or take the time to read ‘2023 Superior Spring Trail Race Conditions Update 1’, sent on Monday May 1, you can review it HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/2023-superior-spring-trail-race-conditions-update-1/ This...
by Rocksteady | May 1, 2023 | Race Updates
Greetings Runners, You are receiving this email because you are registered for the Superior Spring Trail Race on Saturday May 20th, 2023. The following is an important update regarding conditions on the North Shore and our race course. I always try to err on the side...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2023 Superior Spring Trail Race Beanie! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome beanie. We purchased extras of these so if friends, family, crew or pacers would like one, they may purchase one on race weekend. If you want to add a shirt...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Feb 13, 2023 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
Rocksteady Running is proud to introduce Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2023 events! Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities Minnesota based nonprofit that uses the power of running to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to...
by Rocksteady | Jan 18, 2023 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2023 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 7 2022 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Scott Rokis Hi Friends, I hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. I am excited to announce the 2023 Rocksteady Running...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
In November of 2021, after hosting a season of Covid-modified races, I was updating our race website(s) for what we hoped would be (and thankfully was) a mostly “normal” 2022. While doing so, I decided to include a preface to our Participant Guide(s) titled “Setting...
by Rocksteady | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Greetings 2022 Superior Spring Trail Race runners / accepted entrants. Today I officially announced our 2023 race schedule https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/2023-rocksteady-running-race-schedule-announced/ – the Superior Spring Trail Race will be held on...
by Rocksteady | May 29, 2022 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Photo Credit – Scott Rokis | Photo highlights from the 2022 race can be found HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/photos-2022-highlights/ Thank You: For those of you that don’t need another dissertation from me, I totally get it. I will...
by Rocksteady | May 29, 2022 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit – Scott Rokis Dear Friends, In the face of adversity, not only did we prevail, but we did so safely while creating an unforgettable experience for a lot of people. Given all of the challenges this year, I had to lean more heavily than normal on a...
by Rocksteady | May 20, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
I am as dumbfounded to be writing this email as you will be to receive it. Late yesterday when we were out marking the alternate course I saw that the level of the Poplar River had gone down significantly from its peak a few days ago. The footbridge that crosses the...
by Rocksteady | May 18, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
This is update 3. If you have not been following along or would like to review again, Update 1 can be found HERE...
by Rocksteady | May 13, 2022 | Race Updates
Dear Runners, My last email to you was just over a week ago. If for some reason you missed it, or would like to review it again, it can be found HERE...
by Rocksteady | May 5, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Friends, I hope you are having a great Spring. Many of you were with us at the Zumbro Endurance Run in early May – we had a great event. While the snow was gone early in the Twin Cities, Central and Southern Minnesota this year – Winter just...
by Rocksteady | Apr 28, 2022 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2022 Superior Spring Trail Race Hat! We are switching it up a little this year, taking a break from t-shirts. All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome hat. We purchased extras of these so if friends, family, crew or pacers would like one,...
by Rocksteady | Apr 28, 2022 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Apr 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
A great personal friend, dedicated Superior Trail Race / Rocksteady Running volunteer and seven time Superior 100 Mile finisher Steph Hoff has been named the Superior Hiking Trail Association’s 2021 Volunteer of the Year! A huge congratulations to an...
by Rocksteady | Jan 17, 2022 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2022 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those...
by Rocksteady | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brian crossing the Split Rock River during the 2017 Superior 100 Mile Trail Race – Photo Credit Cole Peyton Brian Landstrom passed away peacefully and with dignity at home on Christmas Day 2021, he was 70 years old. While Brian led a vibrant life outside...
by Rocksteady | Dec 15, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email sent to everyone that is on our mailing list Hi Friends, I hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. I am excited to announce the 2022 Rocksteady Running race schedule and am looking forward to an amazing year...
by Rocksteady | May 27, 2021 | Race Recaps
Steph Hoff finishing the 50K and Ava Hoff finishing the 25K, together – Photo Credit Amy Broadmoore Wow, what a SUPERIOR! First and foremost, I have to thank our volunteers. They did not just give a few hours of their time, but instead they each gave two...
by Rocksteady | May 27, 2021 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
2021 SSTR 12.5K Sweepers; Greg, Maria and Mike – Photo Credit Kevin Langton Thursday May 27, 2021 TO: Superior Spring Trail Race Volunteers ‘Professional’. Maybe a word you don’t normally associate with your role as a volunteer at...
by Rocksteady | May 13, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Friends, [ A long email, but an important read since you are running next week. It will take you about 8 minutes to read this. Thanks in advance for taking the time. ] I am super excited to see you at Superior next week! I had the opportunity to run from Carlton Peak...
by Rocksteady | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on May 10, 2021, the subject of the email was ‘Superior Spring Trail Race registration closes on Wednesday May 12! and other RSR updates.’. It contains updates for all of our events including...
by Rocksteady | May 8, 2021 | Race Updates
Hi All, After Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s Covid-19 update this past Thursday May 6, I have gotten a few questions regarding whether or not the lifting of restrictions for outdoor events is going to change how we will be proceeding with the 2021 Superior Spring...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Superior Spring Trail Race Covid 19 Preparedness Plan, Event Logistics Plan and Participant Guide Preface We are excited to be holding a Covid-modified Superior Spring Trail Race on May 20, 21, 22 & 23, 2021. We will run the 12.5K, 25K and 50K each of the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Hi Friends! In the first part of this email I am going to talk about the Superior Spring Trail Race, later in the email I will provide updates on Afton, the Superior Fall Trail Race and the Endless Summer Trail Run Series. We are excited to announce that we will be...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2021 | Race Updates
[ Below is a copy of an email sent to our Canadian friends that were registered for the 2020 Superior Spring Trail Race ] Greetings to my Canadian friends! Today I sent out an update regarding the 2021 Superior Spring Trail Race. We will be holding a Covid-modified...
by Rocksteady | Apr 19, 2021 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2021 Superior Spring Trail Race T-Shirt! We liked the 2020 t-shirt design so much that I did it in a different color scheme for 2021
by Rocksteady | Apr 18, 2021 | Medals, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race finishers Medals will be different in 2021, and quite possibly going forward. This is for a number of reasons. One is so that we can more easily ship them when needed. Secondly, my friend and former race director Larry and his wife...
by Rocksteady | Mar 12, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on March 12, 2021 – it contains updates for all of our events including Superior. If you did not receive this as an email and would like to join our mailing list, you can do so HERE...
by Rocksteady | Jan 9, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on Jan 9 2021 – it contains updates for all of our events including Superior. If you did not receive this as an email and would like to join our mailing list, you can do so HERE...
by Rocksteady | Oct 16, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
The 2020 Superior Spring Trail Race was cancelled due to COVID 19. The 2020 race would have been our 18th annual. We hope to be able to hold the race in 2021. Our ability to hold the race will be contingent on where things are at with the pandemic generally, state...
by Rocksteady | Apr 9, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE 4/9/20 2020 SUPERIOR SPRING TRAIL RACE CANCELLATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC AND STATUS UPDATE REGARDING ALL OTHER ROCKSTEADY RUNNING RACES; [ZUMBRO ENDURANCE RUN – ALREADY CANCELLED ON 3/20/20] AFTON TRAIL RUN, ENDLESS...
by Rocksteady | Apr 2, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* The following was emailed to all registered 2020 Superior Spring Trail Race runners and volunteers on Thursday April 2, 2020. Dear Friends, I hope this email finds you and your family healthy and safe during these extraordinary times. If I am being completely...
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE 3/20/20 2020 ZUMBRO ENDURANCE RUN CANCELLATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC AND STATUS UPDATE REGARDING ALL OTHER ROCKSTEADY RUNNING RACES; SUPERIOR SPRING TRAIL RACE, AFTON TRAIL RUN, ENDLESS SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES AND SUPERIOR FALL...
by Rocksteady | Mar 12, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE 3/12/20 COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) IMPACTS ON ROCKSTEADY RUNNING TRAIL AND ULTRARUNNING RACES INCLUDING THE ZUMBRO ENDURANCE RUN, SUPERIOR SPRING TRAIL RACE, AFTON TRAIL RUN, SUPERIOR FALL TRAIL RACE AND ENDLESS SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES. On March 11th,...
by Rocksteady | Feb 28, 2020 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2020 Superior Spring Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Feb 27, 2020 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Jan 20, 2020 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2020 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures HERE https://www.superiorspringtrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those selected...
by Rocksteady | Sep 22, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Thank you very much for your interest in the Superior Spring Trail Race 50KM, 25KM and 12.5KM. The tentative date for this coming years race is Saturday May 16, 2020 – the race having always / historically been held the weekend before Memorial Day weekend. Race...
by Rocksteady | Jun 10, 2019 | Interviews, Uncategorized
Anna Lahti Enroute to the 25KM Win – Photo Credit: David Markman An Interview with 2019 Superior 25K Women’s Winner Anna Lahti (AL) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Anna. Congrats on your win at the Superior 25k. Can you tell us a...
by Rocksteady | Jun 2, 2019 | Interviews, Uncategorized
Nathan Swenson Enroute to the 25KM Win – Photo Credit: Cary Johnson An Interview with 2019 Superior 25K Men’s Winner Nathan Swenson (NS) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Nathan. Congrats on your win at Superior. You’ve been...
by Rocksteady | May 24, 2019 | Race Recaps
Frequent Runners and RSR Volunteer Jared and Sarah Simpson Are Elated Finishing the 50K – Photo Credit Mike Wheeler After each year’s race I write a recap, often times blending factual and statistical information from race weekend with the emotional and...
by Rocksteady | May 20, 2019 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit: Fresh Tracks Media Monday May 20, 2019 TO: Superior Spring Trail Race Volunteers Dear Friends, I do not necessarily believe that great leaders are born or chosen – I believe that great leaders emerge. Each year that passes, I notice that there are fewer...
by Rocksteady | May 13, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Photo Credit: Fresh Tracks Media Welcome runners to the Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM – Saturday May 18th, 2019! We are excited to be hosting another talented field of runners hailing from 21 states and four Canadian provinces all coming to...
by Rocksteady | May 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Welcome to the seventeenth running of the Superior Spring Trail Race. The Spring race was started in 2003 by my fellow Minnesota Dog Pack Ultrarunning Club member Rick Lindquist and his wife Linda. Rick and his family are in our thoughts and prayers as he mourns the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 26, 2019 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2019 Superior Spring Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Apr 26, 2019 | Posters, Uncategorized
The 2019 Superior Spring Trail Race Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Apr 18, 2019 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Jan 18, 2019 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2019 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Thursday January 17th, 2019 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures HERE...
by Rocksteady | Jan 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Ancient Woods – Photo Credit Kevin Langton Last year, we were super excited to announce the creation of a new 12.5 KM (7.75 MI) race distance as part of the Superior Spring Trail Race weekend. The new 12.5K race was held on a a section of trail North of Lutsen...
by Rocksteady | Jun 20, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview With 2018 Superior 12.5KM Women’s Champion Bayli Maliszewski (BM) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Bayli congrats on your win. That race was incredibly tight with the top three women within four seconds of each other. What were your...
by Rocksteady | Jun 16, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Superior 25KM Men’s Winner Chase Nowak (CN) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Chase, congrats on your win. What were your plans or goals for the race and how did the race play out for you? CN: My goal was to have an honest...
by Rocksteady | Jun 7, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Superior 50KM Men’s Winner Ben Cogger (BC) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Ben congrats on your win and on breaking your own course record. I saw you maybe a mile and a half into the race and you already had a significant...
by Rocksteady | Jun 4, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Superior 12.5K Men’s Winner Wynn Davis (WD) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Wynn, congrats on your win and new course record (54:48). I walked the course backwards and saw you and Jake Hegge, owner of the Superior 100...
by Rocksteady | Jun 1, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Superior 25K Women’s Winner Cassie Pratt (CP) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Cassie, congrats on your win in the 25k (2:05:41). Please tell us how your race played out. CP: This was my first time running the Superior 25k, and I...
by Rocksteady | May 25, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Superior 50K Women’s Winner Michelle Pratt (MP) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Congrats on the win, Michelle. First female with a time of 4:53:07 is impressive. Please tell us how your race played out. MP: Thanks, Kevin! Well,...
by Rocksteady | May 22, 2018 | Race Recaps
Written by Race Director John Storkamp The Tribute to Jon: The 2018 / 16th annual Superior Spring Trail Race was run in the memory of, and dedicated to, Jon Mathson. At the Friday evening pre-race meeting we read the following statement which was jointly crafted...
by Rocksteady | May 21, 2018 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
RE: 2018 Superior Spring Trail Race Thank You Letter to Volunteers Dear Friends, Leading into this years Superior Spring Trail Race, my and Cheri’s beloved dog Autumn was nearly a year into her battle with cancer, and at 14 years old she had been with us just...
by Rocksteady | May 14, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM – Saturday May 19th, 2018! We are excited to be hosting another talented field of runners hailing from 23 states and three Canadian provinces all coming to experience the North Shore, Lake...
by Rocksteady | May 9, 2018 | Race Previews, Uncategorized
Welcome to the sixteenth running of the Spring version of the Superior Trail Race. The Spring race was started in 2003 by Minnesota Dog Pack Ultrarunning Club legend Rick Lindquist who just so happens to come from the same kennel as current RD John Storkamp. Spring...
by Rocksteady | Apr 19, 2018 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2018 Superior Spring Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | Posters, Uncategorized
The 2018 Superior Spring Trail Race Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior Spring Trail Race hosts three races simultaneously, the Superior 50KM Trail Race (starts at 7:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 25KM Trail Race (starts at 8:00 AM Saturday) and the Superior 12.5K Trail Race (starts at 9:00AM Saturday). Each distance will...
by Rocksteady | Jan 19, 2018 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2018 Superior Spring Trail Race 12.5KM, 25KM and 50KM lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Thursday January 18th, 2018 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures HERE...
by Rocksteady | Dec 4, 2017 | Uncategorized
We are excited to announce the creation of a new 12.5 KM (7.75 MI) race distance as part of the Superior Spring Trail Race weekend! The new 12.5K race will be held on a a section of trail North of Lutsen which is different from the 25KM and 50KM races. All runners...
by Rocksteady | Jun 22, 2017 | Race Recaps
Written by Jamison Swift Stories. All trail runners love to tell stories. It’s a foregone conclusion that when you start talking trails with another runner, you’re going to hear about some incredible experience that they’ve had, and you’re going to be anxious...
by Rocksteady | Jun 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
During the 2017 Superior Spring Trail Race, we lost a member of our trail running community. Jon Mathson, 41, of Eagan, Minnesota, collapsed on the trail between Moose Mountain and Mystery Mountain while running the 25KM race. The official cause of death has not yet...
by Rocksteady | May 24, 2017 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
A huge thank you to all of the volunteers that make our event so special. Please read the letter below. You can click on the letter / image for a larger / .PDF version.
by Rocksteady | May 17, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the Superior Spring Trail Race 25KM and 50KM – Saturday May 20th, 2017! We are excited to be hosting another talented field of runners hailing from 17 states and two Canadian provinces all coming to experience the North Shore, Lake Superior...
by Rocksteady | May 10, 2017 | Race Previews, Uncategorized
Driving North and climbing out of the St. Louis River Valley you come over “the hill” and find yourself atop the high bluffs of Duluth looking down on Lake Superior, the greatest fresh water lake in the world – you not only see but you can...
