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Helios 20 Hour Ultra

Name: Helios 20 Hour Ultra
Start: 2026-10-10
End: 2026-10-11
Location: Eagle

Eagle, United States • 10-11 Oct 2026

Trail Ultra in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest

The HELIOS Ultra is an endurance event held in Eagle, Wisconsin, within the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest. This inaugural autumn run offers participants the opportunity to complete as many loops as possible within a chosen timeframe. The event takes place on the McMiller Trail system, where runners can choose from three different loop options measuring approximately 3 miles, 5 miles, or 6 miles.

The race features three primary time based categories:

6 Hour Solo or Team Relay
12 Hour Solo or Team Relay
20 Hour Solo or Team Relay

Participants can compete as solo ultra runners or as part of a relay team consisting of up to four people. The event is capped at a total of 150 runners to maintain the quality of the race experience. The course is located at S104 W38754 County Rd NN in Eagle, providing access to the natural terrain of the state forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Eagle

Race information

Registration

6 Hour

20 Hour

12 Hour

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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