Participants must be at least 10 years old to attend the 20 Mile, 14 years old for the 50 mile and 16 years old for the 100 mile.
One aid station for each event distance (the 100 miler actually has two.) We do not offer a drop bag service. Each station will be staffed by experienced volunteers who will supply water, Skratch Hydration, cola, bananas, pb & j sandwiches, chips, pickles. Each station will have a toilet. We will have radio communication at these locations with our event team.
Please come prepared with the items you know you will need that we may not supply (special snacks, repair tool, spare tube, pump, etc.)
20 Mile Aid Station - Mile 11
50 Mile Aid Station - Mile 24
100 Mile Aid Station - Mile 40 and 66
Cell coverage is spotty, unreliable/nonexistent on course. All race maps will be have an offline option available for your phone.
No outside support from teams, family or friends is allowed. NO prearranged drops of water, clothing or food. Riders ARE allowed to assist other riders if they so choose (nutrition, water, tools, wrenching support, first aid, etc.). Prearranged support will mean disqualification. In case of emergency, then YES, use any available means to support one another. Thank you!
There is NO Heck of the North sanctioned sag support if you breakdown (physically or mentally). We will assist as able. We have limited volunteers at the checkpoints. In the event of an emergency CALL 911.
These courses are remote! There are no service stations or stores on course. All riders are required to a basic repair kit (including multi-tool, pump and spare tube) All riders must know how to use it. It is permissible to assist other riders during the event. CO2 cartridges do not count.
The Heck of the North is self-supported. This means very limited assistance from volunteers, no/very limited signage en-route. Navigation is by gpx map files or printed cue cards.
Yes, tandem bikes are allowed. Both riders must register seperatly.
No E-bikes are allowed for any races.
Yes. All riders are expected to maintain a minimum of 10 mph. We reseve the right to ask any rider to stop if they are not able to maintain this average. This is for the safety of the participant, our volunteers and community EMS/rescue resources.
Yes. Just make sure that bib numbers are given to the correct person. Make sure to ask if they have a tee shirt pre-ordered to pick up, too!
All tee shirts are available for sale during registration. We will have a few tee shirts for sale plus our awesome custom hats and merchandise available for sale on Friday night and Saturday.
Our special slate Heck medals are awarded only to the fastest female, male, nonbinary and toughest (slowest) riders in each distance. Age categories are recoginzed in the event timing website at Duluth Timing and Events.
Yes. We will have a wall of porta potties at the event start location. Each aid station will have one, too.
No.
The start line will be on 7th street, right between our Heck of the North tent and Castle Danger Brewery. This is also the ceremonial finish line. All official timing willl end about three miles north of Two Harbors. This is for the safety of our riders and local residents/motorists in Two Harbors.
