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Among the Trees

Sat, Oct 31, 2026, 6:00 AM CDT

Location
Dousman, WI
S57 W35510 Co Road ZZ, 53118
Type
ULTRA

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At a glance

A challenging 100K or 50K ultra on Wisconsin's scenic Ice Age Trail, featuring stunning fall colors and a unique, custom-branded wooden finisher medal.

  • Scenic
  • Quirky
  • Festive

Who it's for

  • Military & First Responders

Great for: runners training for a serious effort

Less ideal for: first-time racers without recent mileage, pure PR-chasing on a bare course

Embrace the challenge of an ultra on the historic Ice Age Trail in Dousman, Wisconsin. Held on October 31st, this event invites runners to experience the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest amidst stunning fall colors. Choose between a 100K or 50K distance, navigating rolling terrain and significant elevation. Finishers receive a unique wooden medal, with the special option to have it branded on-site with their race time, creating a truly memorable keepsake.

What to expect

Navigate rolling terrain and significant elevation gains on the historic Ice Age Trail.Run through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest, enjoying vibrant fall foliage.Receive a unique wooden medal you can brand on-site with your finishing time.

Standout details

  • Scenic Southern Kettle Moraine Forest course
  • Historic Ice Age Trail ultra
  • Custom-branded wooden finisher medal
  • Challenging 100K and 50K distances

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 50K

    Sat, Oct 31, 8:00 AM CDT · From $54.00

    Opens Oct 11, 2025, 6:09 AM CDT · Closes Feb 6, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 100K

    Sat, Oct 31, 6:00 AM CDT · From $80.50

    Opens Oct 11, 2025, 6:09 AM CDT · Closes Feb 6, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

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  • Rolling area

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The course

  • Rolling
From the organizer

Race Description

Join us on October 31th, 2026, for a scenic run through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on the historic Ice Age Trail. Participants can choose between 100k and 50k distances. Each finisher will have the opportunity to brand their wooden medal on-site, with the option to have their finishing time burned on the back. Enjoy the stunning fall colors and be part of this memorable event.

100k Elevation - 6,493

50k Elevation - 2,221

Race Course

The 100k and 50 races will both start at DJ Mackie Campground, situated on the Scuppernong trails. Participants will navigate the green loop of the Scuppernong trail and proceed to join the Ice Age Trail westward to Emma Carlin. The 50k runners will turn around at Emma Carlin, while the 100k runners will continue on to Whitewater. Full maps with elevations along with aid station details will be posted on  www.pricklypineultrarunning.com .

100k Start time 6:00 AM / 11:00 PM Cutoff

50k Start Time 8:00 AM / 11:00 PM Cutoff

Aid Stations 100k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin - 16.7 miles / HWY 12 - 30.8 miles / Whitewater 34.9 (Turnaround)

HWY 12 - 39 miles /Emma Carlin - 53.1 miles / HWY 67 - 61.8 miles / Finish - 64.4 miles

Aid Stations 50k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin 16.7 miles (Turnaround) / HWY 67 - 25.4 / Finish 31.1

Items - (Water / Tailwind / PB & Js / Pickles / Bananas / Potato chips / Sour Patch Kids)

Pacers - Pacers may join the 100k runners anytime at or after the turnaround at Whitewater

Military Discount code - TYforyourservice

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