Waugoshance Trail Run

Waugoshance Trail Run

Waugoshance Trail Run is a point-to-point trail event in Emmet County, Michigan, on a section of the North Country Trail between Wycamp Lake and Mackinaw City. The route is more than 90% single track and passes rolling bluffs that overlook Lake Michigan, coastal forests, and several inland wilderness lakes.

Distances offered:

• 50K - includes a five mile section on the Sturgeon Bay Trail
• Marathon - follows the North Country Trail and joins the half marathon route
• Half Marathon - starts near Goose Pond in Wilderness State Park

The course surface includes pine-needle carpeted trails, sandy lake shorelines, a dense balsam fir stretch, and a final converted rail trail into Mackinaw City School athletic grounds. The event uses colored flags, ribbons, and directional signs for navigation. Runners are bused from Mackinaw City School to their start locations; gear bags are transported back to the finish.

This is a cupless event. Participants must carry a refillable cup and a 20 oz water bottle or other functional hydration system. Aid stations provide water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel2O), sweet and salty snacks, and fruit. The 50K, marathon, and half marathon have different numbers of remote aid stations plus a finish aid station. Entrant limit is 400 runners. All finishers receive a commemorative award; podium awards are given to the top three male and female finishers in each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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