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Marquette Trail 50

Name: Marquette Trail 50
Start: 2025-08-15
End: 2025-08-16
Location: Marquette

Marquette, United States • 15-16 Aug 2025

The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featuring 50K and 50-mile races. The course includes challenging single-track trails with significant climbs over four peaks—Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback—offering scenic views of Lake Superior. Known for its technical terrain with rocks, roots, and ruts, the race is rated 3 out of 5 for terrain and 4 out of 5 for surface difficulty. The event also offers kids' races and a 5K, with races taking place over two days in August 2025. Registration opens on Black Friday, with limited spots and no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Marquette

Race information

Website

50 mi

50 Miler

50 km

50k

5 km

Adult 5k

1 Miler

Kids 5k

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

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