Waugoshance Trail Run

JUL
11
2026
Run rugged single track along the North Country Trail between Cross Village and Mackinaw City on July 11, 2026, choosing 50K, marathon or half marathon. Expect rolling bluffs, coastal forest, lakeside views and a true trail experience.
Sat 11 Jul 2026
50 kilometers 26 miles 13 miles

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Waugoshance Trail Run : July 11, 2026

The Waugoshance Trail Run takes place in Emmet County, Michigan, with courses running between Cross Village and Mackinaw City and a half-marathon start near Goose Pond in Wilderness State Park. Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon

The route follows a section of the North Country Trail and is reported to be over 90% single track. Course terrain includes rolling bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan, coastal forest, and inland wilderness lakes. The 50K includes an approximately five mile section on the Sturgeon Bay Trail. The course is marked with colored flags, directional arrows, and mile markers.

Course support, logistics and entry

Aid station planning and time limits are specified. The 50K is listed with six aid stations and the marathon with five aid stations at set mileages; all events require runners to carry a 20 oz water bottle or similar hydration system that can be refilled. Time limits stated are 8 hours for the 50K, 6 hours for the marathon, and 4 hours for the half marathon. Bus transportation to the start is provided and included in race fees. Registration is online only with a deadline of July 6, 2026. Participant limits are given as 50K (100), Marathon (100), Half Marathon (200). All finishers receive a finisher medallion and podium and age-group awards are given. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon

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