Storm the Bluffs 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Minnesota City, Minnesota
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duathlon | 15K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $75 | – |
| Duathlon Relay | Relay | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $75 | – |
| 15K Mountain Bike | 15K | Dec 5, 202610:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 15K Trail Run | 15K | Dec 5, 202610:10 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Trail Run | 5K | Dec 5, 202610:15 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Duathlon and Duathlon Relay: $75 until Dec 1.
- 15K Mountain Bike and 15K Trail Run: $45 until Dec 1.
- 5K Trail Run: $35 until Dec 1.
Online registration closes Dec 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:26 AM, and the Duathlon starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,130 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
26524 Brook Dr, Minnesota City, MN 55959
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results (2 years)15K Trail Run
5K Trail Run
15K Mountain Bike
Aggregated from official results for Storm the Bluffs. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Storm the Bluffs?
At the 2023 15K Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 1:26:28 or better, the top quarter in 1:39:55, and half the field in 1:46:05; the last tenth came in after 3:17:45.
At the 2023 5K Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 30:27 or better, the top quarter in 36:13, and half the field in 44:57; the last tenth came in after 1:03:29.
At the 2023 15K Mountain Bike, the fastest tenth finished in 57:11 or better, the top quarter in 1:03:22, and half the field in 1:29:52; the last tenth came in after 2:00:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 40-49 | 1:52:26 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Up 15 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Storm the Bluffs Other year by year
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 20 to 27 finishers, and the median time dropped from 2:05:19 to 1:46:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27 (+35%) | 1:46:05 | under 1:26:28 | 1:15:21 |
| 2022 | 20 | 2:05:19 | under 1:46:18 | 1:35:35 |
From each year's official results for the Other; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 19°F at dawn to 33°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 5°F and hot years reach 44°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 26524 Brook Dr, Minnesota City, MN 55959Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,130 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 15K, Relay
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Storm the Bluffs?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 15K, Relay.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 27 runners finished the 15K Trail Run; the median finish was 1:46:05 and the winner ran 1:15:21.
- Where does it start?
- 26524 Brook Dr, Minnesota City, MN 55959.
From the organizers
For detailed information, course maps, and schedules, click here: Storm the Bluffs.