The Hennepin Hundred
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The Hennepin Hundred - October 3 to 4, 2026
The Hennepin Hundred is a point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon organized by Ornery Mule Racing. The course follows the Hennepin Canal State Trail from Sterling, Illinois to Colona, Illinois, using portions of the trail that total 104 miles in length. The course passes historic locks, lift bridges, farms and small towns and is described as flat.
Distances include:
- 100 Miler
- 100 mile team relay
- 50 Miler
- 50K
- 5 person relay with options for smaller teams
Aid stations are located every 3 to 7 miles. Bus service is provided for participants who park at the finish lines and need transport to the start; bus service carries a fee of $10.00. The Mule 50K is a nighttime event that begins at aid station 7/15.
Finishers receive event swag by distance. The 100 mile distance includes a buckle and a finisher flannel; 50 mile and 50K finishers receive shirts and finisher medals, plus additional race items described by the organizer. Awards are given for overall and for 10 year age group spans.
The event is listed as a Western States 100 qualifying race when a runner finishes within the race cutoff time of 30 hours. Registration availability, waitlist rules, early bird pricing, rollover and refund policies are set by the organizer. Volunteers and aid station captains may receive registration credits and other incentives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
