Midwest Everest
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Midwest Everest - Belmont, MI
Midwest Everest is a multi-distance trail event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan on September 26-27, 2026. The event centers on repeated uphill-and-downhill loops on the ski hill combined with short trail loops on wooded single track. The 100 mile course includes substantial elevation change and a course design based on many repeated "everesting" loops plus several roughly 2 mile trail loops that can be run at any time during the race.
Course and format details include sustained hill loops on the Cannonsburg quad and descents on the double ski runs, plus optional trail loops to separate the hill repeats. Headlamps and extra batteries are required when running in darkness; they are recommended for all distances except the Sunday 20K. Pacers are not allowed.
Aid stations will offer cold and hot food with some unique options and a chef who accepts requests; breakfast is provided Sunday morning. Finishers awards vary by distance: the 100 mile receives a belt buckle, other distances receive custom medals, and the 10K/20K combo gets a hand-painted award. Races are capped at 200 entrants per event.
The event also offers a Summer Everest Challenge (June 21 to Sept 25) based on self-tracking: participants complete 137 loops before race day, then finish remaining loops at the event. A portion of entry fees and some shirt opt-out funds support a chosen non-profit partner. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
