Among the Trees

Race Description 

Join us on October 25th, 2025, for a scenic run through the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest on the historic Ice Age Trail. Participants can choose between 100k and 50k distances. Each finisher will have the opportunity to brand their wooden medal on-site, with the option to have their finishing time burned on the back. Enjoy the stunning fall colors and be part of this memorable event.

100k Elevation - 6,493

50k Elevation - 2,221

Race Course

The 100k and 50 races will both start at DJ Mackie Campground, situated on the Scuppernong trails. Participants will navigate the green loop of the Scuppernong trail and proceed to join the Ice Age Trail westward to Emma Carlin. The 50k runners will turn around at Emma Carlin, while the 100k runners will continue on to Whitewater. Full maps with elevations along with aid station details will be posted on www.pricklypineultrarunning.com. 

100k Start time 6:00 AM / 12:00 AM Cutoff 

50k Start Time 8:00 AM / 12:00 AM Cutoff

Aid Stations 100k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin - 16.7 miles / HWY 12 - 30.8 miles / Whitewater 34.9 (Turnaround)

HWY 12 - 39 miles /Emma Carlin - 53.1 miles / HWY 67 - 61.8 miles / Finish - 64.4 miles

Aid Stations 50k

HWY 67 - 8 miles / Emma Carlin 16.7 miles (Turnaround) / HWY 67 - 25.4 / Finish 31.1