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Wolverine State 100

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Wolverine State 100 race photoPetoskey
US
Todd Van Hoosear · CC BY-SA 2.0Bkonrad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 1 day
Oct 10, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Petoskey · 100M · 100km
Entry fee
$140From the 2025 edition
Status
ClosedSun, July 12, 2026 ~ Thu, October 8, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 9, 2026
Wolverine State 100 race photo
Todd Van Hoosear · CC BY-SA 2.0
Wolverine State 100 race photo
Bkonrad · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Wolverine State 100 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

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

This is a new race that the organizers have been preparing for a long time.

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.

Wolverine State 100 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

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

Race reports: 1
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“I have never run such a well marked course. It would have been impossible to get lost.”

At Wolverine State 100, the runner was impressed by clear course markings that made getting lost difficult, along with thorough prerace information. Aid-station food and volunteer support were also satisfying.

Read the original on Reddit / u/Violet_Daffodil

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.

Wolverine State 100 Oct. 1, 2025 Pre-Race Athlete Meeting

Trivium Racing

View on YouTube

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 Wolverine State 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 2025 edition
Registration history

The 2026 race opened entry on Sun, July 12, 2026

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Wolverine State 100 course map and elevation

Your 160.9km

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

Runners start · local timeFrom 05:30
EventStart
100 Kilometer100km10:00
100 Mile160.9km05:30
Ultra50km04:30
100 Mile Relay160.9km05:30
START

101 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI

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The 100 Mile, 100 Mile Relay, and 100 Kilometer events are held together.

Start line is located at 101 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI, and the start time is 5:30 a.m. local time.

Course is a point-to-point event with a different start and finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 9°C (49°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers
Aid stations
Aid every 5-8 miles

Participant benefits

Finisher medal

Where and when to collect your Wolverine State 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 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

A point-to-point 100M/100K race running from Petoskey to Alpena, where you can ask the race director questions during advance pickup.
The day before, 14:00-19:00

Advance pickup: Holiday Inn Express Alpena

host hotel

Google Maps

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the start100 Mile: Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI.
  • Getting to the finishBayview Park, Alpena, MI (finish line for all distances; closes at 2:30 PM)
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Petoskey, MI is a small northern Michigan town accessed by car.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

100 Mile: Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI. 100K: Tomahawk Lake State Forest Campground, Onaway, MI. 50K: Bayview Park, Alpena, MI.

No public transit; car access only, plus race-organized shuttles (see below). Advance packet pickup also offered Friday at the Holiday Inn Express in Alpena.

Point-to-point course across three northern Michigan counties; no public transit, but the race itself runs mandatory shuttle buses between the Alpena finish and the Petoskey/Onaway starts.

Map

Getting to the finish

Bayview Park, Alpena, MI (finish line for all distances; closes at 2:30 PM)

Point-to-point course across Petoskey → Onaway → Alpena, Michigan.

Map

Start shuttle

Yes, mandatory shuttle buses provided by the race: 100-mile shuttle departs the finish (Bayview Park, Alpena) at 2:50 AM Saturday to the Petoskey start; 100K shuttle departs the finish at 8:00 AM Saturday to the Onaway start.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Petoskey, MI is a small northern Michigan town accessed by car. Standard bank cards work fine for parking, gas, and local purchases.

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.

The 100-mile event is a point-to-point finish course crossing Michigan's Lower Peninsula from Petoskey to Alpena, from lake to lake.

The 100K starts at Tomahawk Lake Campground and finishes in Alpena,

while the 50K starts early Sunday in Alpena and follows an out-and-back section with generally smooth surfaces and generous time limit.

Course includes a mix of single-track trails, gravel roads, limestone paths,

and seasonal roads, so runners should be prepared for changing surfaces from section to section.

Registration is available through Running Sign Up, UltraSignup, or the official Trivium Racing website.

Times are local to Petoskey. 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.

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.

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Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Petoskey with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

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

Total cost and budget for Wolverine State 100

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Wolverine State 100

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Petoskey runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Wolverine State 100

FAQ
When does Wolverine State 100 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 10, 2026 in Petoskey, MI, United States.

What distances does Wolverine State 100 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Wolverine State 100 2026 start?

The race starts at 05:30.

Where does Wolverine State 100 2026 start?

101 E Lake St, Petoskey, MI.

When does registration for Wolverine State 100 2026 open?

Registration runs from Sun, July 12, 2026 to Thu, October 8, 2026.

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