Waugoshance’s point-to-point trail and published 25.3-mile distance
The advertised category name and published distance differ, so check with the organizer if a measured marathon result matters to your goal. Do not quietly round 25.3 miles up to 26.2. The site also warns that permitting can change distances, making the final route and briefing especially important.
The school address is the meeting and finish location, not the remote trail start. Arrive for the marathon bus and collect your bib before departure; the general Saturday pickup window extending toward 07:00 is too late for a 05:30 bus. Consider Friday collection if it makes the early transfer simpler.
The marathon passes the Sturgeon Bay bluffs, Goose Pond and French Farm Lake before a smoother rail-trail finish. The 50K adds a separate detour, while the half marathon joins later. Follow the markings for your category and do not add the ultra section by staying with the wrong group at a split.
The event is cupless and requires a refillable carrying system. The marathon chart lists several-mile gaps between aid stations, so plan familiar supplies for your likely time on those sections. There are no remote drop bags for this race; items taken on the bus are returned to the finish instead. Check the current gates at Goose Pond, Carp River and Farm aid rather than relying only on the nine-hour overall limit. Prepare for narrow woodland trails and changes in footing, and allow room when passing. Give supporters an approved meeting point at the school athletic grounds and confirm any access restrictions before asking them to drive to a remote station.
Confirmed race date
Waugoshance Trail Marathon: July 10, 2027. Verified on October 14, 2026 against the official event information.
Last-known race profile
These details identify the race page; they do not establish the next edition's operations. The previous race date does not establish the next edition. Use the confirmed date above and recheck the final participant instructions before committing to a race-day schedule.