The Hennepin Hundred
Sterling, United States • 3-4 Oct 2026
The Hennepin Hundred : Sterling to Colona, Illinois, October 3–4, 2026
The Hennepin Hundred is a point to point, all-trail ultramarathon along the Hennepin Canal State Trail between Sterling and Colona, Illinois. The event offers multiple distances and a team relay that follow the canal trail across historic locks, lift bridges, farmland and small towns.
Distances include:
- 100 mile
- 100 mile team relay
- 50 mile
- 50K
- The Mule 50k nighttime run starting at aid station 7/15
Aid stations are placed approximately every 3 to 7 miles and are described as fully stocked and supported by volunteers. Bus service is provided for runners parking at finish-line areas to travel to the start line for a fee of $10. Early bird registration pricing is offered until January 1 with listed amounts for the main distances and relay teams. Registration closes September 25.
Finisher items and race swag vary by distance. 100 mile finishers receive a buckle and a finisher flannel; 50 mile and 50K finishers receive race shirts and medals among other items. The event maintains a rollover policy with a no cost rollover option if requested at least 70 days before the event and a 50 percent event credit option available until 25 days before. No refunds are offered. The 100 mile course has a 30 hour cutoff for Western States 100 qualification. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.