by Rocksteady | Sep 25, 2017 | Interviews
An Interview with 2017 Superior 100 Mile Women’s Winner Gretchen Metsa (GM), Gretchen placed 10th overall and is a Type 1 Diabetic – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Congrats on a great race. You dominated the...
by Rocksteady | Sep 24, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with 2017 Superior 50 Mile winner Brent Loberg (BL), Brent ran the 2nd fastest time ever on the modern day 50 mile course – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Congrats on a great race. Please tell us how your race...
by Rocksteady | Sep 23, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with 2017 Moose Mountain Marathon winner and Course Record Holder Emma Spoon (ES) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Emma, congrats on an incredible race and course record. Please tell us how your race played out. ES: Full...
by Rocksteady | Sep 22, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with 2017 Moose Mountain Marathon winner Michael Borst (MB) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Congratulations on your Moose Mountain Marathon win. But we need to congratulate you on a couple other things as well. Your...
by Rocksteady | Sep 21, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with 2017 Superior 50 Mile winner Kelly Teeselink (KT) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: First, congrats on an incredible race and a great season (including a win at Kettle Moraine 100). Please tell us how...
by Rocksteady | Sep 20, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with Neal Collick (NK) post Superior 100, 2017 in which he won the race coming within 63 seconds of the course record and now owning the 2nd fastest time on the modern day course. Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Neal, congrats...
by Rocksteady | Sep 16, 2017 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
About the Superior Trail Race The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race was founded in 1991 and is one of ten original 100 mile trail races in the United States – currently there are about 150 held each year in the US alone. The Superior Fall Trail Race is held annually the...
by Rocksteady | Sep 12, 2017 | Race Recaps
Rugged, relentless and remote, Northern Minnesota near the Canadian Border, is the home of the Superior 100 – a course that parallells the North-Shore of Lake Superior traversing the Sawtooth Mountains on the Superior Hiking Trail. Breath taking vistas and panoramas...
by Rocksteady | Sep 12, 2017 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
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by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic Marathons in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race – represented are...
by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome 50 Mile Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic 50 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race – represented are...
by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are just under one week away from the 27th Annual Superior 100 Mile Trail Race – one of the toughest, most scenic and oldest 100 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of...
by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* Note, Beaver Bay issue effects the 100 mile race only. Due to road construction there is the potential that we will have to prohibit crew access to the Beaver Bay Aid Station at the last minute. Lax Lake Road out of Beaver Bay is going to be closed to through...
by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2017 | Race Updates
*Note, reroute issue effects the 100 mile race only. The good old Split Rock River bridge between the race start at Gooseberry Falls State Park and the Split Rock Aid Station had seen better days and has since been dismantled and is awaiting replacement. As a result...
by Rocksteady | Aug 28, 2017 | Race Updates
Superior When runners speak of tough mountain races or hot desert courses, we sit back with our quiet Midwestern stoicism and consider the unique challenges that await us at Superior. Those runners who say, This race can’t be as bad as (insert any mountain race...
by Rocksteady | Aug 27, 2017 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2017 Superior Fall Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Aug 14, 2017 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
You must wear your race number and it must be clearly visible at all times. The Superior “Fall” Trail Races host three races simultaneously, the Superior 100 Mile, the Superior 50 and the Superior / Moose Mountain Marathon. Each distance will have its own unique race...
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2017 | Race Poster
The 2017 Superior Fall Trail Race poster(s), printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Jan 18, 2017 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2017 Superior Fall Trail Race lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Wednesday January 18th, 2017 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures. Those selected have had their payment processed and their names added to...
by Rocksteady | Sep 21, 2016 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Written By John Storkamp – Race Director 2016 was a milestone year for the Superior Fall Trail Race 100MI, 50MI and 26.2MI with the Superior 100 Mile Trail Race being contested for the 25th time since its inception in 1991 (there was no 100 mile race held in...
by Rocksteady | Sep 14, 2016 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
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by Rocksteady | Sep 2, 2016 | Race Updates
I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again: there’s nothing quite like Superior. It’s where roots and rocks lay waste to west-coasters who think they’ll breeze to a course record. Where you can only feel the elevation profile – “death by a thousand paper cuts” – once...
by Rocksteady | Sep 2, 2016 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic Marathons in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race...
by Rocksteady | Sep 2, 2016 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome 50 Mile Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic 50 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race –...
by Rocksteady | Sep 2, 2016 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are just one week away from the 26th Annual Superior 100 Mile Trail Race – one of the toughest, most scenic and oldest 100 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2016 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
A 1.6 mile section of the Superior Hiking Trail between the 100 mile race start (Gooseberry Falls State Park) and Aid Station 1 (Split Rock) has been permanently closed and is pending a permanent reroute. We were holding out hope that the new permanent reroute would...
by Rocksteady | Aug 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
Total / All Races Stats: Field Size: 764, Male: 515 (67%), Female: 249 (33%), Oldest Entrant 71, Youngest Entrant 14 , Average Age 42, States Represented 33, Countries Represented 4, One or more finishes: Approx 300 (40%), Zero finishes or first attempt: Aprrox 464...
by Rocksteady | Aug 27, 2016 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
You must wear your race number and it must be clearly visible at all times. The Superior “Fall” Trail Races host three races simultaneously, the Superior 100 Mile, the Superior 50 and the Superior / Moose Mountain Marathon. Each distance will have its own unique race...
by Rocksteady | Aug 9, 2016 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2016 Superior Fall Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2016 | Race Poster
The 2016 Superior Fall Trail Race poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Mar 11, 2016 | Uncategorized
We thank everyone that entered the 2016 Superior Fall Trail Race lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Friday March 11th, 2016 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures. Those selected have had their payment processed and their names added to the...
by Rocksteady | Feb 27, 2016 | Medals & Buckles, Uncategorized
All finishers of the 100MI, 50MI and 26.2MI races will receive an awesome hand-made “Medal” – well, actually, even better, it’s wood! Oh, and that buckle, that is for the 100 milers!
by Rocksteady | Feb 27, 2016 | Medals & Buckles, Uncategorized
The modern day Superior 100 belt buckle – awarded to all who finish the Superior 100 Mile Trail Race!
by Rocksteady | Jan 13, 2016 | Uncategorized, Website
We are super excited to announce the unveiling of the new Superior Fall Trail Race website! This post probably gets a little more technical and delves into the nuts and bolts of why we designed our site the way we did than the average reader (runner) may be...
by Rocksteady | Dec 10, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
IMPORTANT / For Immediate Release RE: Superior “Fall” Trail Race 100MI, 50MI & 26.2MI, Lutsen Minnesota – September 9 & 10, 2016 The 12 day lottery registration / application period for the 2016 event will open on Sunday February 28th, 2016...
by Rocksteady | Oct 6, 2015 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race has been aptly described as the “Superbowl of Midwest Trail / Ultrarunning” – the point to point 100 mile trail race is paired with two of the most challenging and scenic 50 mile and 26.2 mile trail races in...
by Rocksteady | Sep 17, 2015 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
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by Rocksteady | Sep 6, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Superior “Fall” Trail Races 100MI | 50MI | 26.2MI : 2015 Race Preview Written By: Alex Kurt I would say the 2015 Superior “Fall” Trail Races should be “one for the ages,” but that betrays the fact that every year is epic and memorable in its...
by Rocksteady | Sep 4, 2015 | Uncategorized
Earlier this year we lost an important person from our local trail / ultra family to cancer – a week out from this years Superior 100 he is in the thoughts of many of the runners & volunteers that will be at the race. In 2014 Aaron Buffington (pictured...
by Rocksteady | Sep 4, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic Marathons in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race –...
by Rocksteady | Sep 4, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome 50 Mile Runners! We are about one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic 50 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race –...
by Rocksteady | Sep 2, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are just over one week away from the 25th Annual Superior 100 Mile Trail Race – one of the toughest, most scenic and oldest 100 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field...
by Rocksteady | Aug 6, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
A 1.6 mile section of the Superior Hiking Trail between the 100 mile race start (Gooseberry Falls State Park) and Aid Station 1 (Split Rock) has been permenately closed and is pending a permanent reroute. We were holding out hope that the new permanent reroute would...
by Rocksteady | Jul 28, 2015 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
You must wear your race number and it must be clearly visible at all times. The Superior “Fall” Trail Races host three races simultaneously, the Superior 100 Mile, the Superior 50 and the Superior / Moose Mountain Marathon. Each distance will have its own unique race...
by Rocksteady | Jul 22, 2015 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
All registered runners (and volunteers) will receive Rocksteady Wrap (like a Buff).
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2015 | Race Poster, Uncategorized
The 2015 Superior Fall Trail Race poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Feb 23, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Press Release: Superior Spring and Fall Trail Races will Switch to a Lottery Registration Process. Dear Friends of the Superior Trail Races; After careful consideration it has been decided that the Superior “Spring” Trail Race 50KM & 25KM and Superior...
by Rocksteady | Sep 11, 2014 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
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by Rocksteady | Sep 10, 2014 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
THANK YOUFirst off, a huge thank you is in order to all runners, crews, families, pacers, volunteers and sponsors for making this years Superior “Fall” Trail Races 100MI, 50MI and 26.2MI so special. This is truly a incredible weekend and we were all a part...
by Rocksteady | Aug 31, 2014 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are under one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic Marathons in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race...
by Rocksteady | Aug 31, 2014 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome 50 Mile Runners! We are under one week away from one of the toughest and most scenic 50 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall” Trail Race –...
by Rocksteady | Aug 31, 2014 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are under one week away from one of the toughest, most scenic and oldest 100 mile trail races in the country! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior “Fall”...
by Rocksteady | Aug 26, 2014 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
Race numbers will be assigned by the Monday prior to the race. Race numbers will be issued on race-morning, not packet pickup. You must wear your race number and it must be clearly visible at all times. If you are registered by August 15th you will have your first...
by Rocksteady | Aug 14, 2014 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
All registered runners and volunteers will receive the 2014 Superior ‘Fall’ Trail Race T-Shirt printed with waterbased inks on an awesome Rocksteady Running Tri-Blend T! We will have a limited number of these shirts for sale at the pre-race meeting /...
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2014 | Race Poster, Uncategorized
The 2014 Superior Fall Trail Race poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Mar 10, 2014 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Below is a list of significant changes for the 2014 Superior “Fall” Trail Races: 100 Mile: Field limit is now 250 competitors A qualification standard has been added for the Superior 100 Mile – *see below for details Cutoff at Sugarloaf Road has been...
by Rocksteady | Sep 12, 2013 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
The Superior Trail Races would not be possible without all of our dedicated volunteers – click on the image below to see a larger version.
by Rocksteady | Aug 31, 2013 | Uncategorized
We will have some cool stuff for sale at the pre-race meeting(s) for the 100, 50 and 26.2. We will have past years long-sleeve tech shirts, new t-shirts with this years race design, buffs, beanies, posters and stickers! Plan ahead as we will be accepting cash or...
by Rocksteady | Aug 26, 2013 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior “Fall” Trail Races host three races simultaneously, the Superior 100 Mile, the Superior 50 and the Superior / Moose Mountain Marathon. Each distance will have its own unique race number (unique color and number series) so runners can be easily identified...
by Rocksteady | Jul 24, 2013 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
The 2013 Race Shirt design – unveiled…
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2013 | Race Poster, Uncategorized
The 2013 Superior Fall Trail Race poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Sep 13, 2012 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Reprinted with permission from APKURT @ http://www.ultramn.com – Ultra Minnesota “COVERING THE TRAIL AND ULTRARUNNING SCENE IN MINNESOTA SINCE 2011” – Please pay them a visit! Preliminary recap – course records take a shelling...
by Rocksteady | Sep 13, 2012 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Over 125 people volunteered at this years event with others putting in countless hours throughout the year. Please consider joining us as a volunteer next year. Thank you all – we could not do it without you. (click on the image below to open a full-size...
by Rocksteady | Sep 8, 2012 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Cool weather and clear skies led to new course records in both the men’s and women’s Superior 100 Trail Races Sept. 7-8. Steven Moore (Austin, Texas) knocked off nearly 40 minutes off the previous course record finishing in 21:02. Kristina Folcik...
by Rocksteady | Sep 7, 2012 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
This will be the main feed for race updates. Check back often. 1:06 pm – Unofficial results available at http://results.bazumedia.com/event/results/event/event-1836 10:10 am – Top-3 men and women both in. Both men’s and women’s course records...
by Rocksteady | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
Many people start the Superior Trail Races. Below is a list of people who did not start or have dropped out of the race. We will do our best to keep this updated through out the races. 100 Mile Did Not Finish 2 – Doug Allen (Stillwater, Minn.) – Cty Road 6...
by Rocksteady | Sep 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
We will do our best to bring you some live updates, results and more throughout the race. Also visit us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/superior100
by Rocksteady | Sep 4, 2012 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Superior 100 Mile Runners, First of all, thank you all again for participating in this years Superior 100 Mile Trail Race, one of the original dozen or so 100 milers in the country, it is an honor and a pleasure to once again be hosting so many talented athletes from...
by Rocksteady | Aug 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Superior 100 mile buckle has been redesigned. All finishers will receive this handsome buckle.
by Rocksteady | Aug 13, 2012 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Superior “Fall” Trail Races host three races simultaneously, the Superior 100 Mile, the Superior 50 and the Superior / Moose Mountain Marathon. Each distance will have its own unique race number (unique color and number series) so runners can be...
by Rocksteady | Aug 13, 2012 | Medals & Buckles, Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Starting in 2012 you will receive one lifetime, Superior 100 hooded finishers sweatshirt when you finish the race (not a sweatshirt each year you finish) – you will be given a patch with your first name on it to sew onto the left chest and an orange star for...
by Rocksteady | Aug 4, 2012 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Here it is, the 2012 Superior Trail Race 100MI, 50MI, 26.2 (Moose Mountain Marathon) and Volunteer shirts – everyone gets the same this year, because we are all in this together! Encircling, the star on the front of the shirt is the names of all the iconic aid...
by Rocksteady | Jul 2, 2012 | Race Poster, Uncategorized
The 2012 Superior Fall Trail Race poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Feb 14, 2012 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
It’s a new year and registration for the 2012 Superior 100, 50 and Moose Mountain Marathon is less than one month away. Registration opens March 8th 2012 – detailed information regarding registration can be found HERE . Interest is at an all time high...
by Rocksteady | Aug 28, 2011 | Uncategorized
All Superior Trail Race runners will receive super high-quality, stylish long-sleeve technical shirt – unique to each race distance. Volunteers will receive the 100 mile shirt. Enjoy.
by Rocksteady | Apr 17, 2011 | Uncategorized, Website
Its been a work in progress but it has finally happened – the new website is finally here! Take a look around and check things out, we hope that finding the information you are looking for is easier than ever. Be sure to fully review the information about the...
