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North Country Trail Marathon

Manistee National Forest, MI
Saturday, August 29, 2026


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Course Description
The North Country Trail Marathon course is a well marked 25 mile loop. There is an additional 1.2 mile section to complete the marathon distance.

The trail is a single-track hiking trail with enough hills to make for a challenging race. There is no high altitude to contend with, no rocks to jump over, and no stream crossings to wade through, just a beautiful forest with a few roots to remind you you’re not on pavement.

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Race Information

Race Dates

2026: Saturday, August 29, 2026
2025: Saturday, August 23, 2025

Course Information

Profile: Rolling Hills
Type: Loop
Surface: Trail

Boston Qualifier?: No
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No

Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 68°F (20°C)
Average High: 78°F (25°C)
Average Low: 58° F (14°C)

PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: N/A
Course Score: N/A

Race Size

2025: No Results
2024: 179 Finishers
2023: 151 Finishers
2022: 198 Finishers
2021: 137 Finishers
2020: No Results

BQ Percentages

2025: N/A
2024: N/A
2023: N/A
2022: N/A
2021: N/A
2020: N/A

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No




North Country Trail Marathon Rankings, Course Speed & Boston Qualifier Statistics

The North Country Trail Marathon was the 260th largest marathon in the U.S. in 2024 based on the number of finishers. The 2025 marathon ranking is not available because the race was cancelled. Race size gives runners useful context when comparing marathon events, including expected field size, crowd support, and overall race atmosphere.



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