OVERVIEW
Join us on August 14th and 15th, 2026 for the 18th edition of the Marquette Trail 50 Ultramarathon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula!
The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback. All the peaks have views of Lake Superior, and portions of the course skirt its shoreline.
Much of the trail consists of moderate to difficult terrain, with significant climbs and technical areas. Total elevation gain is estimated at 3,237 feet for the 50K and 5,520 feet for the 50M. According to Ultrarunning Magazine, the course is rated 3 out of 5 for Terrain ("Hilly"), and 4 out of 5 for Surface ("Trail with substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts").
The two races are capped to ensure a quality event (375 runners for the 50K and 175 for the 50M). Registration opens on Black Friday at 8:00 AM. Both races fill up fast, so register early.
The Marquette Trail 50 consists of a 50-kilometer and 50-mile event held on Saturday. The course is mostly single-track, climbing the 4 peaks: Sugarloaf, Top-of-the-World, Bareback, and Hogback. All the peaks have views of Lake Superior, and portions of the course skirt its shoreline.
Much of the trail consists of moderate to difficult terrain, with significant climbs and technical areas. Total elevation gain is estimated at 3,237 feet for the 50K and 5,520 feet for the 50M. According to Ultrarunning Magazine, the course is rated 3 out of 5 for Terrain ("Hilly"), and 4 out of 5 for Surface ("Trail with substantial rocks, roots and/or ruts").
The two races are capped to ensure a quality event (375 runners for the 50K and 175 for the 50M). Registration opens on Black Friday at 8:00 AM. Both races fill up fast, so register early.
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On Friday evening, we will also host a 1-Mile race for kids (NMU Catch the Cat 1-Mile), Racers will enjoy singletrack trails with short ascents and descents, along with technical areas with rocks and roots. For more information on this events, click here.
Not running this year, but would like to participate? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities.
For the latest information about the race, check our Facebook page.
Not running this year, but would like to participate? We have plenty of volunteer opportunities.
For the latest information about the race, check our Facebook page.
Queen City Dash for Cash
Queen City Running Company, our title sponsor, has offered a $250 prize for anybody who sets a new overall course record (Male or Female) in either the 50K or 50M events. The race director will verify results and will have the final say. No double awards. No ties.
Noquemanon Ski Marathon & Marquette Trail 50 Combined Award
Times are to be combined on the Full Noquemanon Ski Marathon (50K) and the Marquette Trail 50 (50K). On the ski marathon side, skiers can choose classic or freestyle.