Sports & Outdoor Events

All year round, Cook County hosts races and events that encourage competitors to push their limits and achieve more than they ever thought possible. With the backdrops of Lake Superior or the Superior National Forest, competing in races and events is as beautiful as it is exciting. Bike, hike, run, walk, canoe, sleddog, snowshoe and snowmobile your way to victory in Cook County.

Spring/Summer/Fall Races

  • Le Grand Do Nord Gravel Cycling Classic
  • Tofte Trek 10K
  • Gunflint Trail Canoe Races
  • Fisherman’s Picnic Trail Run/Walk
  • SheRides Mountain Bike Clinic
  • Lutsen 99er
  • North Shore Water Festival
     

Winter Races

  • Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race
  • Snowmobile Drag Races
  • Norpine Fat Bike Classic
  • John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon
  • Pincushion Winter Festival Virtual Ski Race/Tour
  • Snowshoe Under the Stars at Caribou Highlands Lodge
     

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