by Rocksteady | Sep 15, 2024 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
100 Mile Runner Kevin Montroy well supported at the County Road 6 Road aid station / Mile 42.6 – Photo Credit Christine Armbruster The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race is held on the Superior Hiking Trail on the north shore of Lake Superior in northern...
by Rocksteady | Sep 15, 2024 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Nancy can be found helping runners at Oberg during both the spring and fall races – Photo Credit Howie Stern Dear Friends, There is no shortage of things in our day to day lives that we both ‘get to’ and ‘have to’ be a part of....
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Runners, We are just over one week out from the 32nd Annual Superior Fall Trail Race. 315+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to have 960 registered runners from 2 countries, 35 states and 175 Minnesota cities –...
by Rocksteady | Aug 20, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Photo Credit David Markman Greetings Runners, With under three weeks to go, I wanted to check in, and extend an early welcome to everyone. We cannot wait to see you all on the North Shore in a couple of short weeks! I will, as usual, be sending out our final /...
by Rocksteady | Aug 15, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
For many years we published elevation gain numbers for the Superior Fall Trail Race that were rendered using LiDAR in commercial GIS software (ArcGIS). This method produces some of the most accurate elevation gain numbers you can get for the Superior Fall Trail Race;...
by Rocksteady | Aug 1, 2024 | 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 | Mar 6, 2024 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2024 Superior Fall 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, crew or pacers would like one,...
by Rocksteady | Feb 11, 2024 | 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 | Jan 17, 2024 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2024 Superior Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.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 Tone Coughlin 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 | Sep 18, 2023 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Birbal Ekka nearing the Sonju Lake Road Aid Station – Photo Credit Scott Rokis The Superior 100 Mile Trail Race was founded in 1991 and is the 9th oldest 100 mile trail race in the country – Western States (’74), Old Dominion (’79), Wasatch (’80),...
by Rocksteady | Sep 18, 2023 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
2023 Sonju Lake Road Aid Station Volunteers – Photo Credit David Shannon Preface: This year’s ‘volunteer thank you’ and recap is going to be a longer than normal, multi-part affair. If you have the time, I think it is a worthwhile read....
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2023 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Runners, We are about a week-and-a-half out from the 31st Annual Superior Fall Trail Race. 325+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled have 942 registered runners from 3 countries, 35 states and 196 Minnesota cities...
by Rocksteady | Aug 24, 2023 | 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 | Mar 9, 2023 | Race Updates
Greetings Runners! Congratulations again on being accepted into the 2023 Superior 100 Mile Trail Race, we look forward to being with you this Fall. Train well in the months to come, brush up on race logistics and details via our website, chat with fellow...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2023 Superior Fall 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 to...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | 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 | 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 Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those...
by Rocksteady | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Photo from the Bigger Than The Trail aid station at Kettle 100 We are excited to announce that Bigger Than the Trail will be heading up the Sugarloaf Aid Station at the Superior Fall Trail Race for the 2023 race and beyond. Bigger Than The Trail is a 501(c)(3)...
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 Cary Johnson 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 | Sep 18, 2022 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Rolling Along the Temperance River – Photo Credit Kent Keeler Founded in 1991, the Superior 100 Mile Trail Race in Northern Minnesota is part of what is now the three race Superior Fall Trail Race event weekend – the 100 miler being the tenth oldest...
by Rocksteady | Sep 18, 2022 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
2022 Split Rock Volunteers – Photo Credit Scott Rokis The day before, the day(s) of, and the days after this year’s Superior Fall Trail Race I was heartened, dumbfounded, maybe even slightly horrified to hear so much ‘next year’ talk...
by Rocksteady | Sep 1, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Runners! We are just over a week out from the 2022 Superior Fall Trail Race. 325+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled have 945 registered runners from 5 countries, 39 states and 202 Minnesota cities. If You Can No...
by Rocksteady | Aug 26, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
The suspension bridge over the High Falls of the Baptism River within Tettegouche State Park was damaged during historic flooding in May of 2022. The bridge has been closed indefinitely until it can be replaced. As a result of the bridge closure the Superior 100 Mile...
by Rocksteady | Apr 28, 2022 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2022 Superior Fall 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
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 | Apr 27, 2022 | 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 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 Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures as outlined HERE https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.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 in Duluth on Christmas Day 2021, he was 70 years old. While Brian led a vibrant...
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 | Sep 19, 2021 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Emily Ascending – Photo Credit Scott Rokis Intro: “Marathoners! I have some bad news. The bears, squirrels, and a few of the other forest critters have formed a blockade between the start here at Cramer Road and Temperance River, it looks like it...
by Rocksteady | Sep 19, 2021 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
2021 SFTR Trail Marking Team – Photo Credit Scott Rokis “Well good morning Mr. John! It sure is a great day, but I do believe it is also going to be a little bit of a bearcat.” When I was younger I worked construction with a wonderful human...
by Rocksteady | Sep 6, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Hi All, We are just days out from SUPERIOR. Whew, what a trip it has been. We cannot wait to see you all up on the North Shore! We owe a huge debt of gratitude to the 275 volunteers making this year’s race possible! Below are a few final notes, changes, updates...
by Rocksteady | Sep 3, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Since my communication on August 27 regarding a potential cancellation of the Superior Fall Trail Race due to direct and indirect consequences of wildfire in our region, we have simultaneously been planning for a cancellation, while continuing to move forward with the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 27, 2021 | Race Updates
The 2021 Superior Fall Trail Race is scheduled to be held two weeks from today – September 10 & 11, 2021. The following is an update on the wildfire situation here in Northern Minnesota; the impacts on our event thus far, and the potential impacts in the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 22, 2021 | Race Updates
Hi All! [ You are receiving this email because you are registered for the 2021 Superior Fall Trail Race – September 10 & 11, 2021. As with most of the info I put out, this email is detailed / comprehensive, so allow some time to review it, if you don’t...
by Rocksteady | Aug 21, 2021 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled, the 2021 Superior Fall Trail Race T-Shirt! The 2019 race shirt was one of our all time favorites so we ran it again for 2021, but in a different color scheme! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt. ...
by Rocksteady | Aug 21, 2021 | 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 20, 2021 | Medals & Buckles
The Superior Fall 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 Colleen...
by Rocksteady | Aug 3, 2021 | Race Updates
[ This is a copy of an email sent to all registered runners on August 3, 2021 after the initial “lottery” registration period. ] Hi All, You are receiving this email because your payment card was charged yesterday and you are officially entered into the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 1, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Aid stations will have following salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks (it is our understanding that all of these but the Goldfish are vegan, but of course, do your own research if you are concerned). We are encouraging aid station captains to procure some fun-size...
by Rocksteady | Jul 16, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
I am beyond excited to announce that lottery registration for the 2021 Superior Fall Trail Race will open on Sunday July 18 at 9:00AM CST. Lottery registration will close on Sunday August 1 at 9:00AM CST. Those that were registered for, and subject to the 2020...
by Rocksteady | Jul 7, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Hi All, This is an update primarily for those of you who were registered for the 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race and are interested in registering for the 2021 race this September. This email is also applicable to those that were registered in 2020, and cannot, or do...
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 the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on April 22, 2021, the subject of the email was ‘The Superior Spring Trail Race is On! and other RSR updates’. – it contains updates for all of our events including the Superior Fall...
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 Fall Trail Race was cancelled due to COVID 19. The 2020 event would have been our 30th 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 | Jul 30, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
2020 SUPERIOR FALL TRAIL RACE CANCELLATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC – WRITTEN BY RACE DIRECTOR JOHN STORKAMP I apologize in advance, this communication is really long – there is simply no way to put what I have to say into soundbites or a couple of paragraphs....
by Rocksteady | Jul 30, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
*Below is a copy of the email that was sent to all registered runner pertaining to the cancellation of the 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race on 7/30/2020. Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that today, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are announcing the cancellation...
by Rocksteady | Jun 15, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* The following was emailed to all registered 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race runners and volunteers on Monday June 15, 2020. Hi All, I hope this email finds you well. What a wild ride this year has been. Between the impacts of Coronavirus, the political atmosphere in...
by Rocksteady | May 7, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* The following was emailed to all registered 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race runners and volunteers on Thursday May 7, 2020. Dear Friends, I hope that this email finds you and your family healthy and safe during these extraordinary times. In all honesty, these have...
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,...
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 27, 2020 | 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 | Feb 21, 2020 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Jan 20, 2020 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2020 Superior Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures HERE https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.com/registration-info/. Those selected have...
by Rocksteady | Oct 2, 2019 | Interviews
2019 Moose Mountain Marathon winner Lane Johnson – Photo Credit Ian Corless An interview with 2019 Moose Mountain Marathon winner Lane Johnson (LJ). Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Lane. Congrats on another win at...
by Rocksteady | Oct 1, 2019 | Interviews
2019 Superior 50 Men’s winner Jake Hegge – Photo Credit Cary Johnson An interview with 2019 Superior 50 Mile winner Jake Hegge (JH). Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Jake. Congrats on your win and course record at...
by Rocksteady | Sep 24, 2019 | Interviews
2019 Superior 50 Women’s winner Colleen Macdonald- Photo Credit Dan LaPlante An interview with 2019 Superior 50 Mile winner Colleen Macdonald (CM). Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Colleen. Congrats on your win at Superior...
by Rocksteady | Sep 22, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Thank you very much for your interest in the Superior Fall Trail Race 100 Mile, 50 Mile and 26.2 Mile. The tentative date(s) for this coming years race(s) are Friday September 11 and Saturday September 12, 2020 – the race having always / historically been held the...
by Rocksteady | Sep 20, 2019 | Interviews
2019 Superior 100 Women’s winner Kelly Teeselink W/ Her Crew – Photo Credit Amy Broadmoore An interview with 2019 Superior 100 Mile winner Kelly Teeselink (KT). Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Kelley, congrats on winning...
by Rocksteady | Sep 18, 2019 | Interviews
2019 Superior 100 Men’s Winner Mick Jurynec Above Lake Superior – Photo Credit Ian Corless An interview with 2019 Superior 100 Mile winner Mick Jurynec (MJ). Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Mick. Congrats on your win...
by Rocksteady | Sep 14, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Photo Credit Tone Coughlin Dear Friends, Wow, it is hard to believe that it has been a week since the 2019 Superior Fall Trail Race took place – I trust that everyone is recovering well, but missing the North Shore I am sure! I would like to thank each and...
by Rocksteady | Sep 14, 2019 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Written By John Storkamp – Race Director Kisses All Around At the Wolf – Photo Credit Tone Coughlin I have always gone back and forth – sometimes calling Superior a race, and sometimes an event. Rather than either of these, what I think I...
by Rocksteady | Sep 10, 2019 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit: Ian Corless Those of you that know me, know that when I sit down to write the thank you letter to our amazing team after each years race, I have big themes on my mind – all of the emotion and team spirit from the race yet to recede from the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are just over one week out from this years race / Saturday September 7th, 2019! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners from...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 50 Mile Runners! We are just over one week out from this years race / Saturday September 7th, 2019! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners from 34...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are just over one week out from this years race / Friday September 6th, 2019! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners from 34...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2019 | Race Updates
Photo Credit: Cole Peyton This is the 29th running of Superior. First we need to talk about tradition, about longevity. We need to talk about permanence. About durability. When this race started in 1991, there were only ten hundred-mile races in the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 24, 2019 | Guest Posts, Uncategorized
There are a lot of custom Superior 100 pacing charts, graphs, spreadsheets and web based tools floating around out there, but the one that four time Superior 100 Mile winner and course record holder Mallory Richard created and shared with us is one of the more unique...
by Rocksteady | Aug 19, 2019 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2019 Superior Fall Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Aug 19, 2019 | Race Poster
The 2019 Superior Fall Trail Race poster(s), printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames. The Bolt + The Wolf + The Wizard...
by Rocksteady | Aug 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Following is a detailed course description of the Superior 100 Mile Trail Race which also covers the (shared) 50 Mile and Marathon trail sections as well. A huge thank you to multi-year Superior 100 finisher and Superior documentarian Kevin Langton for taking the...
by Rocksteady | Aug 5, 2019 | 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 | Jan 18, 2019 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2019 Superior Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Thursday January 17th, 2019 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures...
by Rocksteady | Oct 31, 2018 | Interviews
Greg Allen on Mt Trudee – Photo Credit Cole Peyton An interview with Greg Allen (GA) about his 2018 Superior 100 finish – Greg had 7 DNF’s at Superior 100 prior to this years race – the lesson; never, ever, ever give up. Interview conducted by...
by Rocksteady | Oct 22, 2018 | Interviews
Photo Credit Cole Peyton An interview with Shelly Groenke (SG) about her 2018 Superior 100 finish, which at 60, makes her the oldest ever female finisher of the race. Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) Disclaimer: Shelly Groenke is a running partner of mine...
by Rocksteady | Oct 4, 2018 | Interviews
A Joint Interview with 2018 Moose Mountain Marathon Winners Emma Spoon and Shane Steele. Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Hi Shane and Emma. Congratulation to both of you for winning the Moose Mountain Marathon this year, and Emma, extra...
by Rocksteady | Sep 24, 2018 | Interviews
An interview with Mallory Richard (MR) post Superior 100, 2018 where she won the race and obliterated her existing course record. Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Mallory congrats on a great race. You beat your own course record by over an...
by Rocksteady | Sep 19, 2018 | Interviews
An interview with Neal Collick (NK) post Superior 100, 2018 where he won the race and smashed the existing course record. Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) In 2017, Neal Collick won the Superior 100 and came within a minute and a half of the...
by Rocksteady | Sep 14, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Tim and Kate Andrews on Mt Trudee – Photo Credit Tone Caughlin Dear Friends, Wow, it is hard to believe that it has almost been a week since the 2018 Superior Fall Trail Race took place – I trust that everyone is recovering well, but missing the North...
by Rocksteady | Sep 14, 2018 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Written By John Storkamp 2018 Superior 100 Mile Grand Masters Champion Janet Hausken 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 – Western States (’74),...
by Rocksteady | Sep 12, 2018 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Doug Kleemeier and Pacer Edward Sandor at the Finish of the 2018 Superior 100 – Photo Credit Mike Wheeler When we tell our children, our spouse or our parents that we “love” them I think we all realize that we are stringing together words that...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome 50 Mile Runners! We are about a week and a half out from this years race / Saturday September 8th, 2018! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners from 36 states...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Moose Mountain Marathon Runners! We are about a week and a half out from this years race / Saturday September 8th, 2018! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners...
by Rocksteady | Aug 29, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome Superior 100 Mile Runners! We are about a week and a half out from this years race / Friday September 7th, 2018! We are very excited to be hosting another extraordinary field of runners at this years Superior Fall Trail Race – represented are runners from 36...
by Rocksteady | Aug 28, 2018 | Race Updates
In September, we come together to answer a calling, something that sounds much like the distant beating of our own hearts, perhaps the sound our hearts made when we were younger, or when the earth was younger, a faint cry that begins our transformation, a yearning to...
by Rocksteady | Aug 25, 2018 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Below is the 2018 Superior Fall Trail Race shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this shirt.
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | Race Poster
The 2018 Superior Fall Trail Race poster(s), printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames. Heaven and Earth The Red Flame
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | 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 | Jan 19, 2018 | Race Updates
We thank everyone that entered the 2018 Superior Fall Trail Race 26.2MI, 50MI and 100MI lottery. The lottery drawing took place on Thursday January 18th, 2018 in accordance with our lottery protocol and procedures...
by Rocksteady | Oct 7, 2017 | Interviews
An Interview With Susan Donnelly (SD) After Running Her 100th 100 Mile Race at the 2017 Superior 100 Mile Trail Race, a feat accomplished by very very few people, anywhere – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: First, congratulations on...
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...