
Queen City Trail Series - Copper Division
Date
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTRace options
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Quick take
A multi-month 10K trail series in Michigan's UP, offering consistent competition across varied terrain, culminating in a championship finale.
Best for: runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
6 optionsTap a distance to see fee tiers and close dates.
5K
2 options · closes Aug 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
2mo 28d 13h 49m leftCopper Division Race 1 - The Beginning
Closes May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Copper Division Race 4 - The Hill Climb
Closes Aug 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
6K
2 options · closes Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
4mo 10d 13h 49m leftCopper Division Race 2 - The Lactic Acid Trip
Closes Jun 18, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Copper Division Race 5 - The Ripper
Closes Sep 17, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
8K
closes Jul 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
2mo 13h 49m leftCopper Division Race 3 - The Long Run
Closes Jul 9, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
10K
closes Oct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
5mo 3d 13h 49m leftTrail Series Championship
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- Scenic
- Competitive
Step off the roads and embrace nature with the Queen City Trail Series - Copper Division. This unique series spans five months, featuring monthly 10K trail races across three distinct locations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Designed for consistent competition, each race offers similar distances and difficulty, with terrain varying monthly. The series culminates in an exciting championship grand finale in October, where runners from all locations compete head-to-head for the overall Trail Series title, followed by a celebratory gathering.
What to expect
- A five-month trail series (May-September) with a championship finale in October.
- Consistent 10K distances and difficulty across three locations each month.
- Proportional scoring rewards participation and performance for the series title.
- Note: An active Michigan Tech Trails day pass is required for June and August races.
Standout details
- Multi-month 10K trail series
- Championship grand finale in October
- Proportional series scoring
- Michigan Tech Trails pass required for some races
Perks & features
- After-Party
From the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
Step off the roads this summer and become one with nature in the inaugural QCRC Trail Series! Unlike traditional trail races in the UP, this series spans three locations, with one race at each location occurring during the same day each month from May through September.
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That means five races in five months leading to the big finale in October. Each month’s races will feature similar distances and difficulty across all locations, ensuring fair and consistent competition while still offering variety in terrain and challenge from month to month. Scoring will be based on a proportional system using each race’s winning time, allowing athletes to compete meaningfully across different courses. The series culminates in October with a championship grand finale in Marquette, where runners from all three locations come together to race head-to-head for the overall Trail Series title. We’ll cap it all off with a post-race celebration, honoring everyone who embraced the challenge and endured miles of trail over six unforgettable months. Sign Up for the races of the series you would like to participate in, the more races you run the higher your chances of winning the series! The races taking place on June 18th and August 6th will be held on the Michigan Tech Trails, you are asked to have an active MTU trails day pass to participate in those races. Day passes can be obtained here: https://mtu. universitytickets. com/w/event. aspx? id=5753&r=51b698ce4b1a4dec85ea9e488326f62d Scoring will be based on a proportion of the maximum points (15) earned by the first place finisher of each race based on their finishing time. This will allow those who run more races to easily overcome those who run faster at 1 or 2 races of the series!