Ultra Running Hub Millston, WI, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026
Black River Trail Classic 85 Km
Calculated from 85 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.3 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, October
Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 301 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 85km | 9 | Jeffrey Lanners · 08:14:35 | Jami Zwiefelhofer · 11:35:10 |
| 2024 | 85km | 7 | Matthew Jungers · 07:54:10 | Rebecca Mcvay-Brodersen · 10:44:21 |
| 2023 | 85km | 3 | Mark Romportl · 08:54:56 | — |
| 2022 | 85km | 1 | Michael McKeen · 09:48:43 | — |
The field grew 29% between 2024 (7) and 2025 (9). 11% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 85 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 85 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 85 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 85 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 85 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.