
Queen City Trail Series - Superior Division
Date
Thu, May 28, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTRace options
6 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A challenging multi-month trail series across three unique locations, culminating in a championship finale for the overall title.
Best for: cause-driven runners, 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, 12:00 PM EDT
2mo 28d 12h 46m leftSuperior Division Race 1 - The Beginning
Closes May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Superior Division Race 4 - The Puker
Closes Aug 6, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
6K
2 options · closes Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
4mo 10d 12h 46m leftSuperior Division Race 2 - Let's Get Rolling
Closes Jun 18, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Superior Division Race 5 - Forest Fun
Closes Sep 17, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
8K
closes Jul 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
2mo 12h 46m leftSuperior Division Race 3 - Across the Blueberry Ridge
Closes Jul 9, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
10K
closes Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
5mo 3d 12h 46m leftTrail Series Championship
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT · From $0.00
Race feel
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Embrace the trails this summer with the Queen City Trail Series, a multi-month competition spanning three unique locations in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Each month features a 10K race with consistent distances and difficulty, offering varied terrain and challenges. A proportional scoring system allows runners to compete for the overall Trail Series title, culminating in a championship grand finale in October. The series celebrates those who endure miles of trail, with an optional opportunity to donate to local trail maintenance efforts.
What to expect
- Expect a multi-month trail series with races held monthly from May to September, leading to an October finale.
- Compete for the overall series title with proportional scoring across varied 10K courses.
- Join a post-race celebration at the championship event and consider supporting local trail maintenance.
Standout details
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! Some of our races will take place on trails managed by the NTN, if you would like to make a donation to help maintain the trails you can do so at the following link: noquetrails. org 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!