Sponsors are the lifeblood of our event that provide critical financial support. Click on the sponsor logos below to learn more and please, if possible support them with your dollars and / or drop them an email and thank them for supporting our event. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor you can learn more HERE.
We are honored to have Mill City Running as the official running store sponsor of the Superior Spring Trail Race! Owned by husband and wife Jeff and Bekah Metzdorff, Mill City is a culmination of their life’s passions of running and community building. Both avid runners, they opened Mill City Running in 2013 after spending a decade working in a variety of running related positions. The homegrown Minnesotans are living their dream and are excited to help you on your path to fitness. Our staff of 13 includes teachers, students, social workers, professional runners, artists and moms, all brought together by our passion for running. When you visit Mill City Running you will find a staff of experts here to help, whether you’re just getting started or a seasoned competitor. From finding the perfect shoe, to nutrition suggestions and training advice, we’ve got you covered.
Trailfitters opened in May 2004 to provide clothing and footwear to active outdoor people like trail runners, hikers and anyone that appreciates the fit and performance of products designed and built for outdoor use. Trailfitters is located in Fitger’s Brewery Complex in beautiful downtown Duluth, MN. For people not familiar with Duluth, it is an outdoor lover’s dream. Located on Lake Superior, Duluth has been rated in the Top 10 Outdoor Dream Towns by Outside Magazine. It is home to numerous hikers, runners, cross-country skiers, rock climbers, kayakers, in-line skaters, triathletes and other endurance athletes. Duluth has over 52 miles of hiking trails and 65K (40 miles) of cross-country ski trails all within the city limits! Duluth is home to the southern terminus of the Superior Hiking Trail – a 296 mile footpath that winds its way along the ridgetops overlooking Lake Superior. It was rated the #2 hiking trail in the country by Backpacker Magazine. It has become a destination for hikers and backpackers from all over the country. If you love the outdoors, Duluth is a great place to be. Come visit sometime and stop into Fitger’s Complex to say hi and get some ideas on where to hike, run or ski.
Northwoods Running is a run coaching service that is highly personalized. Certified Running Coach Jeff Miller has over 40 years of competitive running, cycling, Ironman, trail running and ultrarunning experience. No cookie cutter programs. One-on-one time with your coach on a regular basis. You already lead a busy life, but you have goals and dreams. Most training plans are pretty rigid. Running should add to your life, not be another challenge to squeeze into it. I am passionate about running and helping others stay active and healthy — not just for a race, but for your entire life. NORTHWOODS RUNNING – Real Coaching For Real People Chasing Extraordinary Dreams. https://www.northwoodsrunning.com/
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