This is your friendly reminder that if you would like to be apart of any of the race series, you must be a member of the group BEFORE the first race. With END-SURE being only two weeks out, this means many of you need to sign up before that weekend! However, and equally important to remember is that even if you do not want to … Read More →
Call for sponsors!
Looking for a way to promote your business while supporting great trail running and friendly competition? The Upper Midwest Trail Runners is looking for sponsors for our annual Trail, Ultra, and Gnarly Bandit Race Series! If your business would like to support a race series with a cash or in-kind sponsorship, send your proposal to info@umtr.net by February 26. (If you have questions, that’s how … Read More →
Welcome to 2017 Trail Runners!
Upper Midwest Trail Runners is ready to kick off another great year of running trails, and being an awesome community of people who care about each other and the outdoors. The Board of Directors met in January and finalized our 2017 race series calendar, as well as addressed some exciting changes coming this year. First, we’re going to utilize this website more often to share … Read More →
Ultra Series – Glacial Trail
Good evening! Please see the attached results for the current standings after Glacial Trail 50K/50M, with only Surf the Murph left on the race calendar! Congratulations to Jeff Leuwerke for his second place finish in the 50 mile race! Mark Martinsen continued his impressive year with a strong 50K finish, along with Gary Sheets and Rick Bothwell. For the series, we still have a close … Read More →
Trail Series – Harder ‘n Hell Half Marathon
Brook Wheeler was the only UMTR trail series participant in the Harder than Hell Half Marathon last weekend. She is now tied with Pam Albin for the Overall Female. The final race in the series is the Great Pumpkin Chase 10k in Lake Elmo, MN!
UMTR Banquet – November 12th
Hear ye! Hear ye! It’s that time of year again…UMTR Banquet time! More info will be forthcoming, but here are the basics… When: Saturday, November 12th, 5pm-8:30pm Where: Richfield United Methodist Church, 5835 Lyndale Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 554199(new and bigger location!) Who’s invited? Current UMTR members are free and you can bring a guest for free too. Additional guests are $5/person. What do we … Read More →
Meet Gnarly Bandit Contender Jim Lemke
1. When you started out at the Zumbro 100-mile back in April did you feel confident you would still be in the running for the award at this point? Going into any ultra I never assume I will finish. I hope for the best and plan for the worst. I plan my work and then I work the plan. Training, studying, and strategizing each race … Read More →
Meet Gnarly Bandit Contender Erik Raivo
1. When you started out at the Zumbro 100-mile back in April did you feel confident you would still be in the running for the award at this point? Yes, while knowing that each race will pose a different set of uncertain challenges, I felt that my experience and preparation would allow me a good chance at success in the series. 2. What races … Read More →
Trail Series Update
Updated results through In Yan Teopa. Ashley Busack leads the open division with 170 points. Brook Wheeler maintains a solid lead in the masters divison with 245 points. Pam Albin continues to rack up the points in the grandmasters division with 315 points. On the men’s side, Josh Thiemann continues to lead with 210 points in the open divison. Steve Smilie leads with way in … Read More →
Voyageur Volunteering
The weather was great and the fun had at Voyageur on July 30. Even more fun may have been had at the Beck’s Rd. UMTR aid station. If you needed aid and your spirits lifted, this was the place to go! Thanks to all those that volunteered. Much appreciated!