Have you always wanted to explore some of the trails of Jay Cooke state park? Come join UMTR for a Fat Ass fun run on June 27th at 9AM at the Jay Cooke visitors center. Run options of several lengths will be available and there might even be munchies afterward too!
Gnarly Bandit: For Better Or For Worse
The Gnarly Bandit sat hunched over the table, throbbing head in his hands. It was one of those mornings, the kind that drove one to carefully contemplate his relationship with Tequila. If someone were to knock his elbows out from under, he wondered if his head would stay put, or crash to the table leaving a forehead shaped dent in the hickory. He couldn’t imagine … Read More →
3rd Episode of UMTR Podcast
John Focke has finished up the third edition of the UMTR Podcast. This one features Joel Button and Jason Kask. https://soundcloud.com/upper-midwest-trail-runne/umtr-podcast-ep-3
Gnarly Bandit: Searching for the King of Cool
The Gnarly Bandit considered the curious amalgam of rough-necks, goons and thieves that passed for clientele in this well-aged watering hole. Back home, they would have been at each other’s throats. Here, they conducted themselves as gentlemen; like siblings home for Christmas, quelling their differences, if only to smile simultaneously (and momentarily) for the family picture. It was a détente the patrons accepted for Bandit-Con, … Read More →
Trail Fighter Weekend at TCRC
Check out what’s going on at TCRC this weekend (March 27-30)! UMTR members get 25% off shoes and 30% off apparel. On Friday the 27th come and see the premier of “Trail Fighter” at 7PM. Remember you membership cards. TRAIL FIGHTER TOUR
New Edition of UMTR Podcast, by John Focke
John Focke has finished up the second edition of the UMTR Podcast. This one features John Storkamp, Eric Nordgren, and Adam Schwartz-Lowe. Listen up to the best half hour of your life: https://soundcloud.com/upper-midwest-trail-runne/umtr-podcast-ep-2
Superior 100 and Gnarly Bandit
As most have heard, the Superior 100 is moving to a lottery this year. This has an impact on those doing the Gnarly Bandit as they will need to commit to Superior much earlier than normal. We have worked on some allowances for Gnarly Bandit runners to ensure that they, with some provisions, will be able to get into Superior. Please read the following paragraph … Read More →
UMTR Podcast
Check out the inaugural episode of the UMTR Podcast! Learn what UMTR is, about our various race series, and get the inside scoop on the Arrowhead 135. Big thanks to John Focke for being the driving force behind this.
Aaron Buffington 1973-2015
This morning, February 3rd, 2015, Aaron Buffington passed after battling kidney cancer for 13 months. For many, he was a dear friend, running partner, and ubiquitous trail presence. His friendly smile, kind words, and helpfulness will be dearly missed. Aaron was a frequent racer and aficionado of the 100-miler, having finished the Gnarly Bandit in 2012. Join us in mourning the loss of Aaron and … Read More →
Volunteer Tracking
New for 2015 – we will be tracking the volunteer hours that UMTR members put in throughout the year, but we need your help for accurate numbers! Starting February 1, when you give your time for any trail race or maintenance event, send us an email at info@umtr.net and let us know. This is not a competition, we simply wish to start putting some numbers … Read More →