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Among the Trees

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Among the Trees race photo
Among the Trees race photo
Dousman
US
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Race date in 22 days
Oct 31, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Dousman · 100km · 50km
Entry fee
$125Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenSun, June 7, 2026 ~ Thu, October 29, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Among the Trees race photo
I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: · CC BY-SA 3.0
Among the Trees race photo
Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Among the Trees race photo
Royalbroil · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Among the Trees — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

It takes place on October 31, 2026.

Runners follow the Ice Age Trail through the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Among the Trees runner reviews and race reports

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Among the Trees — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

100K

Entry cost $125

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

50k

Entry cost $75

until Oct 30, 2026 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Among the Trees course map and elevation

The 100km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
EventStartTime limit
100k100km06:0017h
Ultra50km08:0015h
START

S57 W35510 Co Road ZZ, Dousman, WI

Start · Google Maps
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Run along the Ice Age Trail in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest.

The event consists of 100K and 50K distances.

The start is at S57 W35510 Co Road ZZ, Dousman, WI, at 6:00 AM local time.

Course is an out-and-back course that retraces the same route.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Pacers

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Among the Trees race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

Among the Trees in Dousman; packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startRace starts at DJ Mackie Campground on the Scuppernong Trail segment of the Ice Age Trail, Southern Kettle…

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

Race starts at DJ Mackie Campground on the Scuppernong Trail segment of the Ice Age Trail, Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest, near Dousman, WI. 50k and 100k share the same start.

No public transit serves this area — private car only. Remote Wisconsin trail ultra roughly 35-40 min drive from Milwaukee (no rail/bus option).

Getting to the finish

Same location as start (DJ Mackie Campground) — out-and-back/loop course.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

The race follows the Ice Age Trail through the Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest near Dousman, Wisconsin, and is split into two distances: 50K and 100K.

The start is at the DJ McKee Campground;

the 100K is a(n) course that heads west past the Emma Carlin trailhead and further before turning back (about 6,493 feet of elevation gain),

while the 50K is a(n) course that turns back at Emma Carlin (about 2,221 feet of elevation gain).

In late October, southern Wisconsin sees late-autumn weather where nighttime temperatures can drop below freezing, with the possibility of frost.

The forested trails and gently rolling terrain call for cold-weather gear and trail shoes.

Times are local to Dousman. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Milwaukee | General Mitchell International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service

$208

View on Klook

Madison｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dane County Regional Airport

$195

View on Klook

Madison Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$83

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Milwaukee | General Mitchell International Airport Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service

$208

View on Klook

Madison｜Private airport pickup/drop-off service at Dane County Regional Airport

$195

View on Klook

Madison Car Rental | Wide Range of Vehicles Available

$83

View on Klook

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from O'Hare International Airport

$73

View on Klook

Chicago｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-off Service from Chicago Meigs Airport

$87

View on Klook

Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art Admission Ticket

$22

View on Klook

Where runners eat in Dousman

Eating well is part of the trip

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A meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.

Chicago classic food & walking tour

Includes free bicycle and kayak rental · $20

View on GetYourGuide

Special Brunch, Lunch or Dinner River Cruise in Chicago

$120

View on Klook

What to see in Dousman after the race

Seeing Dousman with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Chicago Architecture River Cruise Half-Day All-Inclusive Tour

$47

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Dousman.

Total cost and budget for Among the Trees

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Among the Trees

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Dousman runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Among the Trees

FAQ
When does Among the Trees 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 31, 2026 in Dousman, WI, United States.

How much is the Among the Trees 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $125.

What distances does Among the Trees 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Among the Trees 2026 start?

The race starts at 06:00.

Where does Among the Trees 2026 start?

S57 W35510 Co Road ZZ, Dousman, WI.

When does registration for Among the Trees 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sun, June 7, 2026 to Thu, October 29, 2026.

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