Wolverine State 100
October 10 - 11, 2026
Petoskey, MI 49770 US
The 2026 race will take place October 10-11, 2026. Registration Opens November 18, 2025.
From Lake Michigan to Lake Huron—The Journey Continues. Runners, relay teams, and crews will once again take on the rare chance to cross Michigan’s Lower Peninsula from lake to lake, racing from Petoskey to Alpena on a route built for grit, beauty, and pure endurance.
Choose your challenge:
- 100 Mile – The full Lake-to-Lake journey, point-to-point across the state.
- 100 K – A point-to-point test of strength that starts at Tomahawk Lake Campground and finishes in Alpena.
- 50 K – An early Sunday Morning out-and-back from Alpena with smooth surfaces, generous cutoffs, and the same Wolverine spirit.
- 100 Mile Relay – Team up and conquer the distance together.
Expect a mix of singletrack trail, gravel and limestone roads, and quiet seasonal roads through Northern Michigan’s forests and farm country. Trails are technical; expect roots, rocks, and leaves that require concentration and reward you with pure Michigan trail running. You'll run on packed dirt, sandy seasonal roads, grass, and pavement. Aid stations every 5–8 miles will keep you fueled, supported, and moving toward the Huron shore. While no 100-miler is ever “easy,” Wolverine is designed to be challenging yet approachable—a race that welcomes first-timers and rewards veterans alike. Finishers earn custom awards, with special recognition for those who break the 24-hour barrier on the 100-mile course.
Events and Pricing:
- 100 Mile: Price: $265. Date Range: 10/10 - 10/11. Time: 5:30AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT.
- 100 Mile Relay: Price: $120. Date Range: 10/10 - 10/11. Time: 5:30AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT.
- 100 Kilometer: Price: $160. Date Range: 10/10 - 10/11. Time: 10:00AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT.
- 50 Kilometer: Price: $110. Date Range: 10/11. Time: 5:00AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT.
- Pacer: Price: $0. Date Range: 10/10 - 10/11. Time: 5:30AM EDT - 2:30PM EDT.
- Virtual 100 Mile: Price: $60.
- Virtual 100 K: Price: $60.
- Virtual 50K: Price: $60.
Race Weekend Schedule:
Friday, October 9th
2:00 – 7:00pm: Pre-race packet pickup at host hotel, Holiday Inn Express Alpena*.
Saturday, October 10th
5:30 am: 100 Mile race start
10:00 am: 100K race start
Sunday, October 11th
4:30 am: 50K race start
2:30 pm: Finish line closes for all events
