Midwest Everest

Midwest Everest

Midwest Everest is a multi-distance trail event held September 25–26, 2027 at Cannonsburg Ski Hill, 6800 Cannonsburg Rd, Belmont, MI. The schedule spans two days with ultra distances and shorter trail races on the ski hill and surrounding single track.

The event uses short "everesting" loops up the Cannonsburg quad and down the double ski runs, plus additional roughly 2 mile trail loops that runners may use during the race to break up the hill repeats. The 100 mile course includes over 30,000 ft of ascent and descent and 152 everesting loops; the 50 mile option includes over 15,000 ft of ascent and descent and 76 everesting loops. The 100 mile distance has a 36 hour cutoff. Pacers are not allowed.

Distances:

• 100 Mile (Full Everest): 100 miles, over 30,000 ft gain and loss, 152 hill loops.
• 50 Mile (Base Camp): 50 miles, over 15,000 ft gain and loss, 76 hill loops.
• Sunset 10K: course on Cannonsburg trails including ascent to top of main hill.
• Sunrise 20K: two laps of the 10K course on single track and the ski hill.
• Summer Everest Challenge: complete 137 loops June 21 to Sep 24 then finish 15 loops on race day.

Races are capped at 200 entrants per event. A headlamp is recommended for all distances except the Sunday Sunrise 20K. Finishers receive event-specific awards including a unique belt buckle for 100 mile finishers and medals for other distances. Aid stations provide cold and hot food and breakfast is available Sunday morning. A portion of entries and shirt opt-out funds supports the event non-profit partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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