Munising, MI

The course follows the perimeter trail of Grand Island in Lake Superior. The course travels counterclockwise up past Murray Bay and Duck Lake. At three miles the course heads eastward into the Tombolo, up into the island's thumb and then back along Trout Bay where runners can enjoy one of the most spectacular stretches of shoreline anywhere in the Great Lakes. Runners then ascend up the eastern cliffs of the island which treat runners to views of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The northern half of the island features 300 ft colored Jacobsville sandstone cliffs and the remote and exquisitely beautiful North Beach. The return trail on the island's western shore features remarkable vistas of Lake Superior. The 50K heads inland at mile 22 up to Echo Lake and up to the island's summit. This five mile section features relatively fast dirt forest roads. Runners in the 50K return to the Western Coastal Trail at mile 27. Much of the trail is shaded by lush hardwood forests. Exposed sections (atop cliffs) blanket runners with cool breezes off of Lake Superior. Trail includes single track, two track, and narrow dirt roads. The course is well marked with colored flags, directional arrows, and mile markers. 

Upcoming Races

Jul 27 2024
50 KM
Circumnavigation of Grand Island in Lake Superior, just off the coast of Munising, Michigan. Gorgeous white sand beaches, 300 ft amber sandstone cliffs and lush hardwood forests. Highly runable surface includes dirt forest roads, carriage trails and non-technical single track.
2,890 2,890 ft.
Single Loop Course
6 Aid Stations
8:30 Cutoff
3 Elevation Rating
Hilly, ~2500-7500 feet in 50 miles
3 Surface Rating
Some rocks, root, and/or ruts

Additional Distances

This event also has the following non ultra distances

26.2 Miles 13.1 Miles

Results

Date Finishers Top Result (M) Top Result (F)
07/29/23 87 4:24:54 4:38:01
07/30/22 91 3:44:00 4:37:32
07/24/21 94 4:00:21 5:08:18
07/25/20 Race Cancelled
07/27/19 95 3:18:39 3:43:02
07/21/18 83 4:30:43 4:59:36
07/22/17 79 4:13:18 4:21:19
07/23/16 62 4:08:20 4:12:26