North Country Trail Run

The North Country Trail Run is an annual race, held since 1999, is one of the best trail races in the United States. It features the largest half-marathon and ultra marathon and the 3rd largest marathon finish in the country with medals. We’ll start grilling at 9 AM and won’t stop until the last runner crosses the finish line.

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Race Info

Each participant will receive free tickets to one of the best parties in the country after the race. Athletes 21 years old and older can drink a mug of beer for $2.00 and 100% of the proceeds will go to the local school support program.

Awards will be given for the top 5 men and women in each age category. Also crystal awards will be given to the best overall male and female and male and female masters.

The time limit: the half marathon: 11.5 hours, full marathon 12,45 hours, 50M 14 hours, 50K 9 hours. Not allowed: runners walking backwards, participants without BIBs, animals, bicycles, treadmills, strollers, rollers, manual wheel chairs and wheeled vehicles.

Race Date

August 24-25, 2024.

Location

3500 Udell Hills Rd, Manistee, MI US 49660

Directions

Distances

50M
50K
Marathon (26.2 miles)
Half marathon (13.1 miles)

Starting Time

August 24, 2024

6:30 AM – 50M
7:10 AM – full marathon 1 wave
7:25 AM – full marathon 2 wave

August 25, 2024

6:30 AM – 50K
8:30 AM – half marathon 1 wave
8:40 AM – half marathon 2 wave

Entry Fees

$93 and up – 50M
$93 and up – 50K
$93 and up – full marathon
$93 and up – half marathon

Course Map

You can find the course map and description here: northcountrytrailrun.com. There will be 3 aid stations at the course of the half marathon with food and hydration. Elevation gain is 2,417 ft. At the marathon course there will be 8 aid stations. Elevation Gain: 4,322 ft. 50M race elevation gain is 6,968 ft. (15 aid stations). 50K elevation gain: 4,845 ft.(11 aid stations).