Ultra Running Hub Mackinaw City, MI, United States · Saturday, July 11, 2026
Waugoshance Trail 50K
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, July
Regional 2001-2020 average for July — NASA POWER, grid elevation 205 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 62 | Zach Crim · 03:42:02 | Erica Aikman · 04:38:00 |
| 2025 | 50km | 29 | Shane Lishawa · 04:06:39 | Concetta MacKo · 05:27:32 |
| 2024 | 50km | 33 | Nick Gapp · 04:01:23 | Margaret (Joey) Retsema · 04:56:21 |
| 2023 | 50km | 33 | Shane Lishawa · 03:52:22 | Kyrstin Smith · 05:12:02 |
| 2022 | 50km | 15 | Brian Lishawa · 03:59:26 | Nicole Hanson · 04:05:32 |
| 2021 | 50km | 21 | Paul Hagan · 04:31:39 | Jenelle Whipple · 05:24:34 |
The field grew 114% between 2025 (29) and 2026 (62). 26% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — 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 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.