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40 miRegistration open
St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra
- Aid stations
- 1
- Days to go
- 79
At a glance
- Date
- Jan 9, 2027
- Location
- Hinckley, Minnesota
- Distances
- 40 mi
- Aid stations
- 1
- Registration
- Open, via ultrasignup.com
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The St. Croix 40 Winter Ultra is a winter survivalist race through St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, MN, where participants travel roughly 40 miles on foot, ski, or fat bike carrying all essential survival gear through a cold Minnesota night. Participants must also demonstrate survival skills at two checkpoints, including boiling water using their stove kit.
Key dates
Registration opens
Aug 15, 2026
Race day
Jan 9, 2027
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Aid stations
1| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Checkpoint (Mile 24) Outdoor checkpoint near Race HQ. Only water available. No inside facilities (besides a very cold vault toilet). Participants must check in here and complete the boiling water skill test (boil 12oz of water using stove kit). | 24.00 miles | 3:00 AM | water |
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