North Country Trail Half Marathon
Race Day Weather
Comfortable temps, moderate wind, rain likely
Starting at 63°F, heat will be a factor from the gun — go out conservative and stay on top of hydration. Moderate winds around 17mph may affect pacing on open sections of the course. Rain is likely — waterproof your phone and bib, and consider a disposable poncho for the corral. Moderate humidity at 73% is worth noting for effort level, especially in later miles.
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Race Info
The Half Marathon is a single-track trail loop through the Manistee National Forest near Wellston, Michigan, and it is run on both days of race weekend. The route climbs the long hill runners call Half Mile Hill at about mile 2.4, then moves through beach sand, pine needles, tall grass, gravel and roots. A final climb near mile 12 tops out at a viewpoint, and the last mile drops through sand and pines toward the finish. The course gains about 2,400 feet.
