This is NOT your typical Ultra race.
This is a wilderness adventure. Prepare.
The Midwest States 100 course is in a lightly travelled section of Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. The majority of the course is on Wisconsin’s iconic Ice Age Trail. The terrain in this area is difficult. Wild animals include bears. The course aid stations are spaced from 6 to 7 miles apart. This race is for the runner looking for a challenging wilderness adventure. The course will be well marked. We use reflective flags/tape. The race is a 34 hour cutoff because it will be needed to finish this race.
A small field of runners
The appeal of this remote location means there is not a lot of parking in the area. This means we get to have a cozy & small group of runners. Our race cap will sit at 150 runners.
Camping- we are planning to have a group “get to know each other” event for those camping the week before the event. Pancake breakfast, shake out run, a few things to relax before the big day. We will post details as they come together. All are welcome to come. If you are staying outside the park, please know you are welcome.
Race Entry includes:
Registration on ultrasignup.
Race entry includes
Group camping is saved for runners. You bring and use one 2-man tent, and one car. The group camping is at Spearhead campground. You can choose to share that 2-man tent with your pacer if you like, but do not put up a larger tent or bring more than one car.
Register early to be guaranteed a campsite. When they fill we have one other group option we will open up. One tent per runner. One car per runner.
You can purchase an extra camping spot in the group camping on ultrasignup. One camping spot purchase is good for one 2 man tent.
If you are bringing a camper, or a large group of people with you booking a nearby campground is your option. LINK
We will send an email before race day on where your campsite is, and who you will be camping with in the group camping.
National Forest campsites are very roomy. These are gorgeous, many of them are on the water, and there is a lot fun activities in the park. Great restaurant and Mondeaux Lodge, boat rental and beautiful trails to explore. Camping is from Thursday August 22nd to Monday August 26th.
100 mile Finisher buckle, 100k Finisher buckle or 50k finisher medal.
2024 Something NEW but equally cool to the 2023 Custom Designed Race backpack made by Boco Gear.
Race t-shirt
Your 100 mile race entry is good to be either an official 100 mile or an official 100k finisher. When Runners get back to the start/finish line at the 100k point they can stop here and be an official 100k finisher, or head back out and go for the 100 mile finish.
Race photo by world class photographer Jenny Thorsen.
Spearhead Point Campground
Each person can bring one tent and one car. There will be 3-4 tents on each campsite. Primitive camping.
Rollover policy.
Rollover Race entry as long as you let us know by 70 days before event. Do this on Ultrasignup
50% OMR race credit as long as you do this by 25 days before event. Do this on Ultrasignup
100% rollover option is available all the way to race day if you volunteer at Midwest States 2024 race. We will assign the volunteer spot.
Transferring your bib & camping spot to someone else is available through August 1st.
We continue a 100% rollover all the way until race day with signing up to volunteer at the race. SIGNUP to VOLUNTEER
Pregnancy rollovers are allowed. Please let us know as soon as you know your pregnancy is going to keep you from participating.
No exceptions.
How to do your rollover
Sign into your ultrasignup account
Go to registration history
Remove yourself from the race
The options available based on the date you do this will pop up, make your choice
You will have a credit given to your ultrasignup account to signup for next years race.