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Popple Shoot Trail Races 87K

Draft Listing
  1. Big Slo Running Inc.
  2. 2026 Edition

A flat, runnable 54-mile Northwoods ultra with a 100% historical finish rate

Directions
Registration OpensNovember 28, 2025
DeadlineMay 03, 2026
This event took place on May 09, 2026
All trail races in Wisconsin→
May 09, 2026
Saturday 6:30am CDT start
Minong, WI
United States
54.3 miles
Multiple Loops Course
1,760 ft
Elevation Gain
Open Registration
No lottery
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
No Qualifier
No qualifier race required
Beginner Friendly
Suitable for first-timers
Links
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2019
Established
100%
Finish Rate
7:53 M / 8:47 W
Course Record

What Makes It Great

A 54-mile multi-loop through Wisconsin's Northwoods, combining the Wild Rivers Trail (a crushed-gravel converted railroad grade), single-lane ATV trails, and paved and gravel county roads. The course makes one large loop plus a smaller additional loop near the Hall Road aid station before returning to Wild River Campground. Elevation gain is minimal at under 1,800 feet, making this one of the flattest and most accessible long ultras in the Midwest. A Trail Sisters approved event.

Difficulty

Entry-Level
3/10

Suitable for first-timers

Night Running
Variable Weather
Sun Exposure

Race Highlights

100% historical finish rate
Every 87K starter from 2023–2025 finished — generous 15-hour cutoff and flat terrain make completion highly achievable
Historic railroad corridor
Runs the Wild Rivers Trail, a crushed-gravel rail trail converted from an old railroad bed through Wisconsin's lake-dotted Northwoods
Race for a cause
Net proceeds from every entry donated to Minong-area community organizations
Intimate Northwoods event
Fewer than 15 starters in recent years for the 87K — a low-key, volunteer-powered community race in Washburn County

Popple Shoot Trail Races 87K

Minong, WI, United StatesMay 09, 2026

May 09, 2026
DistDistance54.3 mi
GainElevation Gain1,760 ft
LimitCutoff15 h
Night RunningVariable WeatherSun Exposure

Entry Timeline

Registration OpensNovember 28, 2025
Registration DeadlineMay 03, 2026
Race DayMay 09, 2026

Lottery

This event uses open registration - no lottery entry required.

Qualifier

This event does not require a qualifier for entry.

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.

Terrain

Surface Types
Singletrack61%
Gravel Road19%
Doubletrack12%
Pavement8%
54.3 mi
Distance
Multiple Loops
Route
15h
Cutoff Time
1,760 ft
Total Ascent
1,740 ft
Total Descent

Aid Stations & Cutoffs

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On-Site Camping Available

Wild River Campground serves as the race start and finish area at 802 Railroad St in Minong. Totogatic Park is also located in Minong. The Wild River Trail Inn is within walking distance of the start/finish.

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

No Pacers Allowed

Crew Rules

No Crew Allowed

Gear Rules

Required Gear

No required gear specified

Recommended Gear

No recommended gear specified

Featured Videos

The RUNdown - Episode #31 | Thunderbunny 50k, Popple Shoot Trail Races and Much More!
The RUNdown - Episode #31 | Thunderbunny 50k, Popple Shoot Trail Races and Much More!
The RUNdown•2019

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Register•May 09, 2026