The course begins on the Tahqua Trail 4.3 miles west of Whitefish Bay in eastern Lake Superior. Runners follow a dirt forest road along the Tahquamenon River for one quarter mile until they reach the North Country Trail (NCT). The single track NCT winds through spruce swale, pine ridges, lush bogs, Jack Pine savannah, and past the Camp 10 and Water Tank lakes, where the occasional moose can be spotted. Runners reach Lower Tahquamenon Falls nine and a half miles into the race. The NCT then transitions into the heavily forested Lower Falls trails. One mile later the course merges with the River Trail which travels along the Tahquamenon River. The River Trail features old growth hemlock and yellow birch. Runners hear the roar of the Upper Falls encouraging a strong finish near the top of the second largest waterfall east of the Mississippi. New in 2026 - we are adding a 50K distance which will start at Tahquamenon Falls Parking lot and feature and out and back of the classic 25K route.
Great Lakes Endurance operates trail running events in the Great Lakes Region since 2000. Founded by local trail runner Jeff Crumbaugh, as of the 2026 season, the events will be operated by Aravaipa Running. We hope you'll join us for some spectacular and wild trail running races in Michigan!
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$125.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
08:00
$95.00
Aug 08, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:45
$60.00
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