Wolverine State 100 — 100 Mile

All routes are subject to change.

Get ready to experience Michigan like never before with the Wolverine State 100! This epic 100-mile adventure kicks off at Bayfront Park in Petoskey and carries you all the way to Bayview Park in Alpena, from the shores of Lake Michigan to the edge of Lake Huron.

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.

Are you ready to conquer Michigan, one step at a time? 

We’ve broken down the route into five key surface types so you’ll know exactly what to expect along the way: 25% single-track trail, 22% unimproved single-lane road, 17% limestone path, 14% gravel road, 14% road shoulder, and 8% paved path.

Course cutoff: 33 hours.  Review the athlete guide for additional cut-offs at aid stations.

Course map:  Check out our Strava map and Athlete Guide for more course details.

Elevation gain:  Approximately 5000'

You can download the GPX file from Strava.  The course may change, even during race week, if course conditions dictate a need.  When in doubt, follow the course markings.  We overmark our courses (see the Athlete Guide for how the course is marked).

Please review the Athlete Guide before registering for the race.  The Guide lists athlete rules, rules for crew/pacers, required gear, course cuf-offs, how the course is marked, and a more detailed description of the course.

Also review the Aid Station Chart for aid and water station locations, fuel and hydration offerings, drop bag locations, course cut-offs, and more.