Midwest Everest

About the Event

The Midwest Everest is without a doubt the most difficult 100 mile run in West Michigan. With over 30,000 feet of ascent and an equal amount of descent runners should prepare to have your legs, mind and spirit challenged.

Race Location Dates & Times

*Saturday and Sunday, September 26-27, 2026. *Saturday 100M and 50M: 7am *Saturday Sunset 10K 6:30pm *Sunday Sunrise 20K 8:00am Packet Pick-Up 100M and 50M: Saturday 5:30am Packet Pick-Up Sunset 10K: Saturday 5:30pm Packet Pick-Up Sunrise 20K: Sunday 6:30am Cannonsburg Ski Hill: 6800 Cannonsburg Rd Belmont, MI 49306

Race Format

The 100M & 50M events consist primarily of short “everesting” loops up the Cannonsburg Quad and down the Double ski runs. Runners will also run additional ~2 mile loops through the trail system to break up the everesting loops and spread runners out. When you choose to to run the ~2 mile loops is entirely up to you. Sunset 10K. This 10K will take you on a tour of other trails on the Cannonsburg property and a trip to the top of the main hill. Sunrise 20K. This race is SUNDAY MORNING and will complete 2 laps of the 10K course on single track and the ski hill.

Event Details

The race will feature two ultra distances, a 10K race, and a 20K race. They all will take place over the two days. Full Everest– 100 miles and over 30,000ft/30,000ft gain/loss. 152 “everesting” loops and four, ~2 mile, trail loops on wooded single track that can be run at any time during the race. 36 hour cutoff. Base Camp– 50 miles and over 15,000ft/15,000ft gain/loss. 76 “everesting” loops and two, ~2 mile, trail loops on wooded single track that can be run at any time during the race. Saturday Sunset 10K. This 10K will take you on a tour of other hills and trails on the Cannonsburg property. Sunday Sunrise 20K is two laps of the 10K course. We do not have access to the ski hill lights so you are responsible for bringing a headlamp and extra batteries. A headlamp is recommended for every distance except the Sunrise 20K on Sunday. Pacers are not allowed in any distance

Non-Profit Partner

A portion of each entry plus money from opting out of the shirt option will go to our chosen non-profit partner

Goodies

100 Mile finishers receive a one-of-a-kind belt buckle 50 Mile, 20K, and 10K finishers receive a custom finishers medal 10k/20k Combo racers receive a one-of-a-kind, hand painted award! Awards to top finishers Race swag: something sweet to show off to your friends and free-to-download race photos Aid Station with cold and hot food. Unique food creations on hand and our chef takes requests! We also provide breakfast on Sunday morning so stick around and keep those 100 milers moving.

Number of Entrants

Races are capped at 200 racers per event.

Important Information

Find us on IG and FB at West Michigan Whiskey Rollers We will open Race Day registration for Saturday. You may change race distance to a different open distance or transfer your race entry to another participant before Wednesday Sept 26, 2026. All distances have tiered deferral options. You may edit your registration through your account.

Actual 100M Record

Ultrasignup won’t allow us to update the record. Officially, Joshua Harrison holds the record at 26:06:20, run in 2024 with Jesus Vasquez holding second place at 26:26:22 in 2023.