Course Information
Popple Shoot Trail Races 87K-62K-25K-10K
Saturday May 9, 2026
Minong WI
We are excited to have you join us in Northern Wisconsin for a great day of running and comradery! Net proceeds will be donated to local charities that serve the local community.
The races will be run over a variety of surfaces/terrain including; flat public ATV trail (Wild Rivers Trail), single lane ATV trails and county roads (paved and dirt). While there are some rolling hills, primarily when on the single lane ATV trails, total elevation gain and loss is minor resulting in a fairly easy and potentially fast course.
This is a great event to test the results of your speed work training and is also a great tune-up for many of the summer marathons and ultra marathons. Due to the generous 15 hour finish cutoff (87K and 62K) these races are an excellent choice for your first ultra.
Testimonials
“Popple Shoot was so beautiful and the RD's did an excellent job!! SO FUN & well organized!!”
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The course was marked very well, the aid stations were well stocked, and the volunteers were incredible. This was my first ultra race and it was a great experience. Having run many marathons, I felt as though a 50K would not be much of a step up, yet a 50-miles race would be too much of a step. This distance was a perfect median. The course was very scenic which helped the time pass by fast. I highly recommend this event.”
“This event was ran flawlessly! I hope to come back next year”
Looking for a nice build up for Grandmas? The 25k is all on gravel “roads” with well groomed ATV and fire roads. If you get thirsty bring a bottle, but you will be impressed by the turn around aid station. Didn’t get my shoes wet at all even with all the snow this winter. Highly recommend.
