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Midwest States 100

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Midwest States 100 race photoWestboro
US
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Race date Aug expected
August 2027
City · Distance
Westboro · 100M
Entry fee
$375From the 2026 edition
2027Date August 2027 · expected · Soon
2026Date Aug 29, 2026 · Entry ~ Aug 25, 2026 · Entry fee $185 · Start 06:00
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 8, 2026
Midwest States 100 race photo
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Midwest States 100 race photo
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About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Midwest States 100 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a small race with a very limited field.

It takes place on remote sections of the Ice Age Trail.

The venue is the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest, and most of course follows the Ice Age Trail.

The trail stretches 1,000 miles entirely within Wisconsin.

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.

Midwest States 100 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.

Race reports: 1
Gibson KelleyRan in 2024
“And you know what? Somehow at the end I was actually smiling.”

At Midwest States 100, mud and fallen trees disrupted the runner's rhythm and spirits early on. Helping another runner restored their drive; after persevering together overnight, they finished 100 miles as the first woman.

Read the original on Gibson Kelley

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

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

Midwest States 100 Race Recap in 3 minutes

Ornery Mule Racing

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Midwest States 100 — 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.

From the 2026 edition
Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Midwest States 100 course map and elevation

The 100M I'll run

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

From the 2026 edition
Runners start · local timeFrom 06:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

Westboro, WI

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

Ice Age National Scenic Trail

Finish · Google Maps

The distances are 100 Mile, 100K, and 50K.

The start is in Westboro, WI, at 6:00 AM local time.

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Midwest States 100 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 2026 edition
Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No public transit. Start/finish for all distances (100mi, 100k, 50k) is at W7969 Park Rd, Westboro, WI 54490, in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

Per official race site (midweststates100.com).

100mi/100k start 6:00 AM, 50k starts 11:00 AM.

Race is in Westboro, WISCONSIN, not Missouri — deep national forest venue, no public transit, car access only.

Getting to the finish

Same location — W7969 Park Rd, Westboro, WI.

Per official race site.

More details

No shuttle bus service between start/finish or aid stations mentioned.

Stations & transport near the venue

No dedicated transit card system;

Westboro, WI is a remote rural venue in northern Wisconsin with no local bus network, requiring car access.

Cash or card covers any fuel or parking costs.

Source · checked Aug 24, 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.

95% of course is an unpaved trail, and it mainly passes through sections of the Ice Age Trail, a 1,000-mile trail that runs through Wisconsin.

It takes place in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest and has three events: 100 miles, 100 km, and 50 km.

At 100km mark, you return once to start/finish, and at that point you can choose whether to finish with an official 100km finish or continue running 100 miles.

Bib and camping spot transfers are possible until August 1st.

Times are local to Westboro. 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.

Hotels near the Midwest States 100 start line in Westboro

Hotels that make race morning easyHotels to rest in right after the finish

Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Distances are straight-line from the finish.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

The start and finish are 2.5km apart.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

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Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Westboro with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Distances and ratings for food and sights come from the place provider, and experiences are travel products in Westboro.

Total cost and budget for Midwest States 100

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Midwest States 100

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Westboro runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Midwest States 100

FAQ
When does Midwest States 100 2027 take place?

Not officially announced yet.

It's expected in August 2027;

the 2026 race was held on Sat, August 29, 2026.

How much is the Midwest States 100 2027 entry fee?

Not announced yet. The 2026 race entry fee was about $185.

What distances does Midwest States 100 2027 offer?

Ultra. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does Midwest States 100 2027 start?

The race starts at 06:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does Midwest States 100 2027 start?

Westboro, WI. (From the 2026 edition)

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