The Dormie Challenge: 12-Hour Ultra Marathon

Stevens Point, United States • 30 May 2026

The Dormie Challenge: 12-Hour and 6-Hour Ultra Marathon

The Dormie Challenge takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin. The event offers two timed ultra marathon options: 12-hour and 6-hour. The course is a 1.01-square-mile loop on the UW–Stevens Point campus. The race is described as the first ultra marathon held in Portage County. The event location is 2050 4th Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481.

Organization and entry

The event is organized by Steps and Strides, Inc., a nonprofit organization. Proceeds benefit the UWSP Cross Country Team. The field is limited to 125 runners. Registration opens October 31, 2025. Entry fees listed are $125 for the 12-hour event and $100 for the 6-hour event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 km
The Dormie 12-Hour Challenge: 2026
6 km
The Dormie 6-Hour Challenge: 2026
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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