Marquette Trail 50
Marquette, United States • 14-15 Aug 2026
Event Overview
The Marquette Trail 50 is a trail running event held in Marquette, Michigan, scheduled for August 14-15, 2026. The event is managed by a volunteer organization and raises funds for local trail organizations and cross-country teams. The courses primarily utilize technical single-track trails and include significant elevation changes, such as the 4 Peaks loop.
The event offers several distances:
- 50 Mile
- 50 km
- 5 km
- 1 Mile (Kids race)
The 50 Mile and 50 km races have participation caps of 175 and 375 runners respectively. These races utilize a mass start and begin with a one-mile roll-out loop to help the field disperse. The course is marked with orange flags and ribbons, and organizers recommend that participants carry a race map or GPS file for navigation.
This is a cupless event, meaning participants must carry their own bottles or hydration systems to use at aid stations. Aid stations provide water, electrolyte drinks, gels, and various food items like fruit, cookies, sandwiches, and salty snacks.
Training runs are organized in the months leading up to the race, covering different sections of the course such as the 11-mile small loop and the 10-mile 4 Peaks loop. All merchandise purchased during registration must be collected in person on race day as shipping is not provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.