Waugoshance Trail Run

Event overview

The Waugoshance Trail Run takes place in Emmet County, Michigan on July 11, 2026. Distances offered are 50K, Marathon, and Half Marathon. The course follows a section of the North Country Trail from Cross Village to Mackinaw City and is reported as over 90% single track. Terrain includes rolling bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, coastal forests and inland wilderness lakes. The 50K includes an additional five-mile section on the Sturgeon Bay Trail. The half marathon starts near Goose Pond in Wilderness State Park.

Logistics and race services

Event locations for the long distances are Mackinaw City School (Mackinaw City, MI) and the half marathon start is at Wilderness State Park (Goose Pond). Registration is online only and closes July 6, 2026; participant limits are listed as 50K 100, Marathon 100, Half Marathon 200. Race fees include bus transportation to the start, a race shirt if registered by the deadline, post-race refreshments and a custom finisher medallion. Aid station provision varies by distance: the 50K has six aid stations, the marathon five, and the half two; all runners must carry a refillable 20 oz water bottle or similar hydration system. Drop-bag storage is provided near the start/finish. Awards include finisher medallions for all and age-group awards; podium awards are given for top finishers in each distance. Nearest airport listed is Pellston Regional Airport. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.