Sports & Outdoor Events

Throughout the year, 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 and the Superior National Forest, competing in races and events here is as beautiful as it is exciting. Check out the tool at the bottom of this page for links to more information on how you too can bike, hike, run, walk, canoe, dogsled, snowshoe or snowmobile your way to glory in Cook County!

Spring/Summer/Fall Races & Events

• *Le Grand Do Nord Gravel Cycling Classic: May
• Superior Spring Trail Race: May
• SheRides Mountain Bike Clinic: June
• Lutsen 99er: June
• Tofte Trek 10K: July 4
• Gunflint Trail Canoe Races: July
• Fisherman’s Picnic Pincushion Trail Run/Walk: August
• *Sawtooth Stage Race: August
• Superior Fall Trail Race: September
• *Gunflint Scramble: October

Winter Races & Events

• *Norpine Fat Bike Classic: January
• Gunflint Mail Run Sled Dog Race: January
• Snowmobile Drag Races: Jan-Mar
• John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon:January
• Pincushion Winter Festival Ski Race & Tour: January 
• Ski North Ultra: March
• Annual Trout Derby: March

Race Series

• Aurora Borealis Cycling Series*

• Minnesota Snow Drag Tour

• Pincushion Virtual Ski Series