Best Trail Running Events in the Midwest 2023/2024

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Strambecco rates the best trail running events in the Midwest for 2023/2024 based on various factors, including reputation, route quality, location, runner feedback, and the overall uniqueness of the event or race. Spanning Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Kansas, Iowa, South/North Dakota, Nebraska, Indiana, and Minnesota, the Midwest terrain features of Strambecco’s best list is generally flat or rolling.

The Midwest is home to many prominent and well-organized events. Strambecco’s list of best trail running events in the Midwest 2023/2024 includes events that are components or qualifiers for prestigious regional, national, and international race series, including the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Series, Western States 100, and UTMB World Series.

Strambecco does not list every event. We strive to identify and review events that are special and noteworthy. If you have suggestions on other events we should consider or review, don’t hesitate to contact us here or send us a note at editors@strambecco.com.

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Ironbull Ultra Trail

Ironbull invites all trail runners to gather in Rib Mountain State Park for 3-course options at the Ironbull Ultra Trail. Participants can select to compete in 15K, 25K, or 50K, and making…

Indiana Trail 100/75/50

The final leg of the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning and a qualifier event for the famed Western States 100, this Ignite Trail Series event was founded and nurtured by a small group…

Ice Age Trail 50

The Ice Age Trail 50 is one of the oldest continuously-running ultras in the country and is rated by Strambecco as one of the Best Trail Running Events in the Midwest. Experience…

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Mohican Trail 100-50-Marathon

The 34th Annual Mohican Trail 100-50-Marathon is the 5th oldest Ultra race in North America and rated by Strambecco as one of the best trail-running events in the Midwest. The event…

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Kettle Moraine 100

This classic ultra marathon, the Kettle Moraine 100 Endurance Trail Races was started in 1996. It is the second leg in the Midwest Grand Slam of Ultrarunning Series and a qualifier event…

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Burning River Endurance Run

The 17th Annual Burning River Endurance Run & Relay offers 100 mile, 50 mile, and Marathon solo runs as well as 100 mile relay option in Northeast Ohio and is produced by…

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Gravel Worlds

Gravel Worlds is celebrating its 14th annual event in 2023, and as testament to the quality of the event, Garmin is the title sponsor, and Strambecco rates the event among the Best…

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