Porkies Wilderness Race
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About the race
The Porkies Wilderness Races stage trail events in the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park near Ironwood, Michigan. The event uses park singletrack and ridge trails to showcase remote forest, rocky shoreline, and waterfall scenery.
Distances offered include:
- 50 mile single loop course
- Heavy Half Marathon following the final stretch of the 50 mile loop
The course emphasizes scenic, demanding terrain rather than speed. Runners should expect steep climbs, technical descents, muddy and root-filled surfaces, and remote stretches with limited access. Some portions require night running in deep wilderness conditions and include long periods of solitude.
Aid stations are placed along the route and are stocked with traditional ultra fare and hot options. Because of limited access on the course, crews and pacers are allowed only at designated access points. The organizer requests volunteers for aid stations and notes that groups may host trail-side parties to support runners.
Race logistics include refund protection options through the registration platform and an entry rollover option tied to an eight-hour volunteer shift when refund protection is not selected. Dogs are not permitted to run the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.