Decision summary
14:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Verified GPS route
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RaceIndex has a GPS course file for North Country Trail Run Ultramarathon, so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.
The course listing puts the climb at 2,124 m.
The North Country Trail Run Ultramarathon route starts at Big 'M' in the Manistee National Forest, 3500 Udell Hills Road, Manistee, Michigan and finishes at Big 'M' in the Manistee National Forest (start/finish are the same). Underfoot, expect roughly 95% shaded woods on hard-packed dirt singletrack trail, with roots and a few sandy spots; lightweight trail shoes recommended. It passes Manistee National Forest, North Country National Scenic Trail and Big M trailhead. Run on the North Country National Scenic Trail through mixed hardwood forest with birch, red and white pine and cedar.
15. Pacers are allowed free of charge for both the 50 Mile and 50K races.