NCTRaces
Mission:
Our mission at NCTRaces is to raise a charitable donation for our local chapter of the North Country Trail Association. The Brule-St. Croix chapter of the NCTA is responsible for building, improving, and maintaining the North Country Trail in our area. As runners, hikers, and nature enthusiasts this trail is essential to in our connection to nature. It is our pleasure to help in any way possible, whether through donations, trail work, volunteering, or enrollment.
Quick Answers:
Date: July 19th (3rd Full Weekend in July), 2025
Distances: 5k, 13.1, 26.2, 50/50 Mystery Ultra
Registration: Ultrasignup and In Person
Location: 9988 E. Cty. Rd. A, Solon Springs Wi 54873 (closest address)
Registration: UltraSignup and In Person (if spots are available.
5k Course Stats:
Surface: Single Track Dirt
Elevation Gain: 200 ft.
Aid Stations: None
Course Layout: Out/Back
Start Time: 11:00 AM
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Event Schedule:
Date: July 18th, 2025
Location: 9001 Hughes Ave, Solon Springs Wi.
3 - 6:00pm- Registration and Packet Pick-Up (Required for 50/50 Mystery Ultra)
6:00pm- Beer Mile
8:00pm- Quiet Time/Bed Time
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Date: July 19th, 2025
Location: Palmer's Landing (closest address 9988 E. Cty. Rd. A, Solon Springs Wi.
4 - 5:00am- 50/50 Mystery Ultra Check-In (Required)
5:00 am- 50/50 Mystery Ultra Start
5 - 7:00 am- Marathon Check-In (Required)/Packet Pick-up
7:00 am- Marathon Start
7 - 9:00am- Half Marathon Check-In (Required)/Packet Pick-Up
8:30am- Land Acknowledgment Ceremony
9:00 am- Half Marathon Start
9 - 11:00am- 5k Registration/Packet Pick-Up
11:00am- 5k Start
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5k
It all began with this 5k, and we will continue to offer it for those interested in running the shorter distance as well as those looking to hike the course.
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In 2024 will saw two changes for the 5k. The 5k is now labeled a "fun run". There are no official timed results. There will still be a First place staff, and top 3 finisher awards, as well as general finisher awards. Also, the 5k start will be at 11:00 am. 5k runners will need to be very aware of other distance's runners coming "inbound", or towards the Finish Line, on the trail.
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The 5k takes place primarily on the Historic Brule Portage Trail which has was first used as a connecting route between the St. Croix River and the Brule River by Native Americans. Early voyageurs also used the trail for the same purposes. Along the trail are memorial stones for some of the explorers who traveled this trail, dating back to the 1600's.
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All race distances start and finish at Palmer's Landing. The 5k course is an out and back route, which does contain a short spur (50 yards) off of the North Country Trail in order to facilitate the turnaround aid station.