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Saturday, October 31st, 2026
S57 W35510 Co Road ZZ, Dousman WI
Ultra
39–53°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
38–51°F
dry
2024
42–67°F
rain
2023
27–36°F
dry
2022
46–63°F
dry
2021
39–50°F
dry
2020
28–55°F
dry
2019
22–32°F
rain
2018
42–57°F
dry
2017
30–37°F
dry
2016
45–58°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Race Description
Join us on October 31th, 2026, for a scenic run through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on the historic Ice Age Trail. Participants can choose between 100k and 50k distances. Each finisher will have the opportunity to brand their wooden medal on-site, with the option to have their finishing time burned on the back. Enjoy the stunning fall colors and be part of this memorable event.
100k Elevation - 6,493
50k Elevation - 2,221
Race Course
The 100k and 50 races will both start at DJ Mackie Campground, situated on the Scuppernong trails. Participants will navigate the green loop of the Scuppernong trail and proceed to join the Ice Age Trail westward to Emma Carlin. The 50k runners will turn around at Emma Carlin, while the 100k runners will continue on to Whitewater. Full maps with elevations along with aid station details will be posted on www.pricklypineultrarunning.com.
100k Start time 6:00 AM / 11:59 PM Cutoff
50k Start Time 8:00 AM / 11:00 PM Cutoff
Aid Stations 100k
HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin - 16.7 miles / HWY 12 - 30.8 miles / Whitewater 34.9 (Turnaround)
HWY 12 - 39 miles /Emma Carlin - 53.1 miles / HWY 67 - 61.8 miles / Finish - 64.4 miles
Aid Stations 50k
HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin 16.7 miles (Turnaround) / HWY 67 - 25.4 / Finish 31.1
Items - (Water / Tailwind / PB & Js / Pickles / Bananas / Potato chips / Sour Patch Kids)
Pacers - Pacers may join the 100k runners anytime at or after the turnaround at Whitewater
Military Discount code - TYforyourservice
Additional race details check out - www.pricklypineultrarunning.com
Course map
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