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Name: NCTRaces: Palmers
Start: 2026-07-18
End: 2026-07-18
Location: Solon Springs

Solon Springs, United States • 18 Jul 2026

NCTRaces: Palmers

NCTRaces: Palmers is a trail running event in Solon Springs, Wisconsin, with a venue listed at 9988 S. County Rd. A. Races follow the North Country Trail through wooded, hilly terrain. All courses are out and back, with the start and finish area on Lake St. Croix.

Distances offered include:

5K
Half Marathon
Marathon
50/50 Mystery Ultra (between 50k and 50 mile; actual distance is revealed at the turnaround aid station)

Runners will not know the exact length of the 50/50 Mystery Ultra until they reach the "50/50 Mystery Ultra Turn Around Aid Station" on course. Each distance is limited to 50 entrants. Registration for the event closes on Thu, Jul 16 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Wisconsin Solon Springs

Race information

Website Registration

50 mi

50/50 Mystery Ultra

Marathon

Half Marathon

1/2 Marathon

5 km

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

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