LATEST NEWS
June 12, 2020
2020 RACE & COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS
On behalf of the Marquette Trail 50 crew, it’s with great sadness that we will not be hosting the Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon in its traditional format come August 2020. The 2020 Marquette Trail 50 has weighed heavy on my mind for the past few months and we wanted to be able to allow both our participants and vendors enough notice along with time to plan for an alternative format. We do not take this decision lightly and it has been a process of reviewing guidance from the CDC; reviewing our Michigan Safe Start Plan; consultations with our medical director, local doctors, first responders, and local health officials; and countless heartfelt discussions within our team concerning the health and safety of the high risk populations of our small community, volunteers, and participants. The MT50 is fortunate to have immense support of runners from all over the Midwest and further reaching regions of the country and even outside the U.S.; however, what this means is that we would be bringing a majority of the 500 runners, plus their families, to Marquette from outside the area in the midst of a pandemic.
Our hearts continue go out to all that are suffering during these challenging times and we are wishing you and your families good health. Please responsibly get out there on the trails this summer, support your local trail systems, and plan a local adventure with some friends – several of us on the MT50 crew have certainly been enjoying some epic local adventures! Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the MT50 and I hope to see each one of you crossing the finish line in the years ahead.
All registered runners will be receiving an email from me via UltraSignup with specific details of your options.
-Laura Neumeier, Race Director
June 3, 2020
TRAINING RUN UPDATE
Due to travel restrictions in Michigan and limits on group gathering size imposed by the pandemic, we unfortunately will be cancelling our first scheduled MT50 training run coming up on Sunday, June 14, 2020.
April 27, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Marquette Trail 50 is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to hosting the MT50 events in August 2020. We have already secured our permits, most of our vendors, and continue to plan for race weekend with cautious optimism. In all fairness to our vendors and those making travel arrangements for the event, we expect to make a decision on the status of the 2020 MT50 on or around June 15. Our decision will be based on local, state, and federal health department guidance along with protection of our community as a top priority. Please also stay tuned for possible changes to training run dates. Our hearts go out to those suffering. We hope you and your families are well and you can all find the simple joy in running during these challenging times.
February 12, 2020
2020 TRAINING RUNS
If you are interested in running part of the race course, let's meet on Sunday July 12th, 2020 ● Meeting point: Forestville Trailhead in Marquette at 6:30 AM ● Options to run the small loop (11 miles) or the big loop (20 miles)
November 29, 2019
REGISTRATION UPDATE
Thank you for the overwhelming response! ● The 50K filled 250 spots in a little over one hour (waiting list is open) ● We have over 100 in the 50 mile (capacity is 150).... and some 5K and children signed up too
November 21, 2019
REGISTRATION TO OPEN ON BLACK FRIDAY
Registration opens on Black Friday (November 29, 2019) at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ● Please be sure to register early and take advantage of the cost savings! The 50K event sold out within hours on Black Friday last year, but we will have a wait list option again this year ● Details here
October 16, 2019
MARQUETTE TRAIL 50, 2020 EDITION
The Marquette Trail 50 will be held on August 14 & 15, 2020 ● Registration opens on Black Friday (November 29, 2019) at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ● The race fills up fast: go to UltraSignup on Black Friday to get the best deal and secure a spot
2020 RACE & COVID-19 IMPLICATIONS
On behalf of the Marquette Trail 50 crew, it’s with great sadness that we will not be hosting the Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon in its traditional format come August 2020. The 2020 Marquette Trail 50 has weighed heavy on my mind for the past few months and we wanted to be able to allow both our participants and vendors enough notice along with time to plan for an alternative format. We do not take this decision lightly and it has been a process of reviewing guidance from the CDC; reviewing our Michigan Safe Start Plan; consultations with our medical director, local doctors, first responders, and local health officials; and countless heartfelt discussions within our team concerning the health and safety of the high risk populations of our small community, volunteers, and participants. The MT50 is fortunate to have immense support of runners from all over the Midwest and further reaching regions of the country and even outside the U.S.; however, what this means is that we would be bringing a majority of the 500 runners, plus their families, to Marquette from outside the area in the midst of a pandemic.
Our hearts continue go out to all that are suffering during these challenging times and we are wishing you and your families good health. Please responsibly get out there on the trails this summer, support your local trail systems, and plan a local adventure with some friends – several of us on the MT50 crew have certainly been enjoying some epic local adventures! Thank you for your understanding and continued support of the MT50 and I hope to see each one of you crossing the finish line in the years ahead.
All registered runners will be receiving an email from me via UltraSignup with specific details of your options.
-Laura Neumeier, Race Director
June 3, 2020
TRAINING RUN UPDATE
Due to travel restrictions in Michigan and limits on group gathering size imposed by the pandemic, we unfortunately will be cancelling our first scheduled MT50 training run coming up on Sunday, June 14, 2020.
April 27, 2020
COVID-19 UPDATE
The Marquette Trail 50 is closely monitoring the COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to hosting the MT50 events in August 2020. We have already secured our permits, most of our vendors, and continue to plan for race weekend with cautious optimism. In all fairness to our vendors and those making travel arrangements for the event, we expect to make a decision on the status of the 2020 MT50 on or around June 15. Our decision will be based on local, state, and federal health department guidance along with protection of our community as a top priority. Please also stay tuned for possible changes to training run dates. Our hearts go out to those suffering. We hope you and your families are well and you can all find the simple joy in running during these challenging times.
February 12, 2020
2020 TRAINING RUNS
If you are interested in running part of the race course, let's meet on Sunday July 12th, 2020 ● Meeting point: Forestville Trailhead in Marquette at 6:30 AM ● Options to run the small loop (11 miles) or the big loop (20 miles)
November 29, 2019
REGISTRATION UPDATE
Thank you for the overwhelming response! ● The 50K filled 250 spots in a little over one hour (waiting list is open) ● We have over 100 in the 50 mile (capacity is 150).... and some 5K and children signed up too
November 21, 2019
REGISTRATION TO OPEN ON BLACK FRIDAY
Registration opens on Black Friday (November 29, 2019) at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ● Please be sure to register early and take advantage of the cost savings! The 50K event sold out within hours on Black Friday last year, but we will have a wait list option again this year ● Details here
October 16, 2019
MARQUETTE TRAIL 50, 2020 EDITION
The Marquette Trail 50 will be held on August 14 & 15, 2020 ● Registration opens on Black Friday (November 29, 2019) at 8:00 AM Eastern Standard Time ● The race fills up fast: go to UltraSignup on Black Friday to get the best deal and secure a spot
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