The Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run is a six-loop (6 x 16.7 = 100.2 Miles) 100% trail ultramarathon. The Zumbro Endurance Run 100MI trail races take place within the Zumbro River Bottoms Management Unit in Southeastern Minnesota’s Bluff Country – just outside of the tiny village of Theilman, MN approximately …
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The Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run is a six-loop (6 x 16.7 = 100.2 Miles) 100% trail ultramarathon. The Zumbro Endurance Run 100MI trail races take place within the Zumbro River Bottoms Management Unit in Southeastern Minnesota’s Bluff Country – just outside of the tiny village of Theilman, MN approximately 1:45 from Minneapolis – St.Paul, MN. The races and finish at the West Assembly / Horse Campround Area. Generally speaking the Zumbro River Bottoms Management Unit lies within a portion of the Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood Forest – an expansive 1.7 million acre tract of Minnesota hardwood forest on the Northern edge of the Driftless Region which is mainly characterized by its tall bluffs and deeply carved river valleys. This “bluff country” is rugged, hauntingly beautiful and provides the perfect venue for 100 miles of trail running – while this is certainly not an “easy” trail race it can still be a great choice for your first 100, that is if you are ready for a good amount of climbing / elevation gain. This is a laid back, old school, low-key trail race hosted by ultrarunners for ultrarunners.
What you get:
A well marked course with plenty of aid and tons of friendly, experienced volunteers. All 100 mile finishers will receive a BELT BUCKLE and a wood medal. All registered runners that show up on race day get an awesome Rocksteady Running Tri-Blend (read; non-technical / casual cotton blend) T-Shirt with a super cool design, Shirts are unisex but fit both genders really well.
Quick Stats:
Race Founded in 2009, 100% trail Race & Minimum Maintenance Gravel Roads, Located 1:45 South of Minneapolis / St. Paul MN, 6 x 16.7 mile loops = 100 miles, Elevation Gain 18,588 FT, Elevation Loss 18,588 FT, NET Elevation Change 37,176 FT, 29 Aid Stations, 34 hour time limit.
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Finally Zumbro
This was my first real race post Covid and I loved every minute. Zumbro has been on my list of races to do and this year it worked out. The … MORE
This was my first real race post Covid and I loved every minute.
Zumbro has been on my list of races to do and this year it worked out. The weather was great for running, upper 40’s – 50’s with rain at times. The course has a handful of steep climbs and some decent views of the hills and valleys. You cross over the Zumbro river a few times and I stopped to check it out for kayaking, looks good for that.
For me, the day was long and slow as I decided to do it even though I had torn my meniscus the week before. So I was using poles and had to mostly walk. The course is runnable for the most part except for some of the rocky declines and the handful of miles in sand, Loved every minute.