Ice Age Trail 50 course.
The half marathon course for 2027 (8 May 2027).
Half Marathon
- Distance
- 21.1
- kilometers
- Climb
- —
- not published
- Descent
- —
- not published
- Profile
- —
- not published
- Layout
- —
- Road
- Time limit
- —
- not published
- Start
- TBC
- not published
Racing it
Pro tips
- 01
Ballot and Trailhead
Entry is by ballot, and the start/finish area is at Nordic Trailhead in the Southern Unit of Kettle Moraine Forest. Plan registration and race-day logistics around both.
From the entry, description
- 02
Incessant Hills
The course tops numerous hills; none are extremely long or overly steep, but they are incessant. Run by effort and avoid hammering every rise.
From the description
- 03
Rough Single-Track
The terrain is mostly single-track dirt, rocky, and tree-rooted trail through pinewoods, hardwood forests, and rolling prairie. Keep your eyes on the trail and shorten your stride on rough sections.
From the description
- 04
Yellow Flag Course
The course is marked with YELLOW ground flags. Stay alert for flag lines, especially where the trail moves through woods and prairie.
From the description
- 05
Cool 12.2°C Start
Typical race-day temperature is 12.2°C. Start cool but be ready to adjust as the trail effort warms you.
From the temperature
Written by AI from the course data. Check race-day details with the organizer.