Kettle Moraine
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Event overview
Kettle Moraine is a trail ultramarathon event in LaGrange, Wisconsin, held on June 13-14, 2026. The course is 100% trail with a few road crossings, and about 65 miles of the course follow the Ice Age Trail. Distances offered include:
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 50K
- 38 Miler
- 4-person 100M Relay
The event was established in 1996 and includes a Western States qualifying standard: finishing the 100 mile distance in 30 hours or under qualifies a runner for Western States 100.
Registration, entry rules and logistics
Registration uses a lottery system for some entries. The lottery signup window runs December 1–30, with a drawing on January 1; those not selected are placed on the waitlist. Registration closes May 30. Early-bird pricing is available during the lottery period with stated fees for each distance. Rollover, refund, and deferral policies are specified by the organizer; transfers are not allowed. The event operates an honor system requiring eight hours of local volunteer service prior to the race. A Wisconsin IDNR parking pass is required for every vehicle; race entries include a parking pass to be picked up at packet pickup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
