Ice Age Trail 50

05/24/2026

Here is the link to ALL of the photos. Our webmaster has consolidated the work of our three volunteer photographers. Please note that Michael is still working on his photos (life intervenes) so check back periodically to see his updates.

We hope that you love looking at them as much as the photographers loved capturing you day.

Each volunteer photographer provides for free downloads for social media use – right click on the download icon in the lower right hand corner of the image. Please credit the photographer when you post. You also have the option of purchasing a print or specialty item via the “Buy” option. We h...

05/23/2026

FLASH SALE!

We have a few of the popular 2026 Ice Age Trail sweatshirts at headquarters in limited sizes.

Pink -- 1 Small and 2 XS.
Dark Sand -- 6 Small.

Sorry for the photo quality. Our model was out of town for the shoot.

$70 including shipping.

If you're interested, please contact Jeff at [email protected]

05/19/2026

We hope that you have recovered well from the Ice Age Races a few weeks ago and we want to thank Hammer Nutrition for once again being one of our main sponsors. Check out their website to see all the Fuels, Supplements, Gels, and Knowledge Base that they offer. And remember first time orders can use the special offer code RACEREADY15 for 15% off. Thanks, Hammer Nutrition!

📞 Need expert fueling advice? Call Hammer at 1-800-336-1977 for personalized recommendations.
🌐 Learn more at www.hammernutrition.com and get your race-day fueling dialed in!

05/12/2026

Peter Morris and Kristin Stevenson are the 2026 Ice Age Trail Half Marathon champions.

Peter posted the fastest overall time in the Half Marathon in the last ten years, running the 13.1 mile course in 1:25:43 (6:32/mile pace)! In second place was Todd Kemper (1:34:08). Gregory Vorontsov finished third in 1:38:07.

Kristin Stevenson posted a 1:47:52 finishing time. Following her were Ashley Plummer (1:51:47) and Laura Schroeder (1:51:22).

Congratulations to all our winners and everyone who participated in this year's Half Marathon!

05/12/2026

And if that wasn't enough! More photos! This group is from the Start/Finish area. It includes Finish photos. Kristine hopes she didn't miss anyone. There will be one more batch of photos later in the week, we missed you.

These are also free to download and have the option to purchase a print or item. Note that all of our photographers are professionals who donate their time for the love of the race and runners.

I tried to get every finisher. If not another photographer may have gotten your photo. They are arranged by time of day of the finish - based on the "race clock' These photos are available for you to download - free of charge. Just use the right click option. Prints and other items are available for...

05/12/2026

Photos! We have photos! This first batch is from Kim Kedinger - in the vicinity of Bluff, Duffin, and Rice Lake. They are free to download - courtesy of this pro who volunteered her time.

Photo collection by Kim Kedinger Photography LLC

05/11/2026

Jake Erschen of Wauwatosa is our 2026 50k champion! Jake broke the tape in 4:00:49, with Jordan Williams (4:01:51) and Devon Johnson (4:20:41) completing the podium.

Women: Lauren Bourdreau took first in 5:06:32, followed closely by Hannah Inyart (5:09:45) and Kerry Butters (5:15:14).

Congratulations to all our 50k finishers!

Photos courtesy of Kris Hinrichs.

05/11/2026

Great day for racing in the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest! Congratulations to our 2026 50-mile champions: Liam Gayter from Louisville, Colorado (7:10:10) and Katia Wanish (8:04:24) from Madison. This is Katia's second Ice Age win!

James Luebke was second overall (7:33:22), and John Hollister rounded out the top three (7:35:53).

Emily Muhs (8:21:04) took second place among women with Julia Hartig finishing third (8:23:46).

Of our 240 50-mile finishers, 28 gritted it out in the final 15 minutes (overall 75% finish rate). Massive shoutout to our final runner, Martyna Zawilinska, who crossed the line at 11:58:31.

05/09/2026

And they’re off!

05/07/2026

By this time on Saturday, we'll all be on the trails of the Southern Kettle Moraine Forest!

The weather forecast is holding up -- cool start with temperatures warming into the 60s throughout the day. This is Spring in Wisconsin, though, so stay tuned.

Included below are links to our race week newsletters (50 mile and 50k/Half), in case you didn't see them in your inbox.

Time to hydrate, repack the drop bags, ignore the phantom aches and pains and get excited for a day on the trails!

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01/19/2026

Our first runner's newsletter was sent out last week. If you didn't receive your copy, please check your Spam folder and add Ice Age as an Approved Sender so you don't miss future newsletters. A link is also attached.

Here's what you may have missed:

The deferral deadline is February 20th.

We'll be hosting two training runs on the Ice Age course on Saturday, April 18th and Saturday, April 25th.

If you need lodging on race weekend, book soon.

Please support our sponsors: Hammer Nutrition, Central Waters Brewery, Performance Running Outfitters and Hydrapak. Also, if your company or nonprofit would like to join us as a sponsor, please reach out to Jeff at [email protected].

Ice Age runners and the race will be donating more than $3,000 to the state and local chapters of the Ice Age Trail Alliance. Thank you!

Know someone who would like to help out on race day? Have them email our Volunteer Coordinator, Angela Barbera, at [email protected].

Finally, enjoy the winter running season...and watch out for deer!

With race day about four months away, there are several things you'll want to keep in mind as you prepare for this year's race: