The Hungerford Games
The Hungerford Games race day weather
Warm progression, adjust pace mid-race
Runners will face a temperature rise from 56°F at the start to 72°F at the finish, with humidity averaging 73%. Light winds from the S will shift to headwinds in the later miles, particularly from mile 9 to 10 and again at mile 16. It's advisable to start conservatively and adjust pacing, especially during the climbs and headwind stretches around those key mile markers.
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The Hungerford Games route and elevation
The Hungerford Games course has about 2,560 ft (780 m) of climbing and 2,561 ft (781 m) of descent, and finishes near the elevation it starts. The hardest mile is mile 46, with 169 ft (52 m) of climbing and a 2.4% average grade.
Biggest climbs
- Miles 0.6 to 2.5: climbs about 215 ft (66 m).
- Miles 23.3 to 24.2: climbs about 165 ft (51 m).
- Miles 45.1 to 46: climbs about 165 ft (51 m).
What the hills cost
- 7:40 on a flat course is about 7:46 here (6 minutes slower).
- 7:55 on a flat course is about 8:01 here (6 minutes slower).
- 8:10 on a flat course is about 8:16 here (6 minutes slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 7:40, 7:55 or 8:10 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 7:40 | 7:55 | 8:10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 ft | 27 ft | 9:08 | 9:26 | 9:44 |
| 2 | 139 ft | 16 ft | 10:18 | 10:38 | 10:59 |
| 3 | 114 ft | 44 ft | 9:46 | 10:05 | 10:24 |
| 4 | 96 ft | 135 ft | 8:56 | 9:13 | 9:30 |
| 5 | 90 ft | 82 ft | 9:10 | 9:28 | 9:46 |
| 6 | 33 ft | 54 ft | 8:59 | 9:17 | 9:34 |
| 7 | 6 ft | 23 ft | 9:01 | 9:19 | 9:36 |
| 8 | 7 ft | 14 ft | 9:03 | 9:21 | 9:39 |
| 9 | 73 ft | 38 ft | 9:26 | 9:44 | 10:03 |
| 10 | 58 ft | 56 ft | 9:06 | 9:24 | 9:42 |
| 11 | 17 ft | 100 ft | 8:45 | 9:02 | 9:19 |
| 12 | 59 ft | 59 ft | 9:05 | 9:23 | 9:41 |
| 13 | 6 ft | 116 ft | 8:39 | 8:56 | 9:12 |
| 14 | 0 ft | 31 ft | 8:57 | 9:14 | 9:32 |
| 15 | 7 ft | 15 ft | 9:03 | 9:21 | 9:39 |
| 16 | 35 ft | 1 ft | 9:25 | 9:43 | 10:02 |
| 17 | 64 ft | 0 ft | 9:43 | 10:02 | 10:20 |
| 18 | 36 ft | 51 ft | 9:01 | 9:19 | 9:37 |
| 19 | 69 ft | 56 ft | 9:13 | 9:31 | 9:49 |
| 20 | 82 ft | 55 ft | 9:21 | 9:39 | 9:57 |
| 21 | 69 ft | 13 ft | 9:37 | 9:56 | 10:15 |
| 22 | 32 ft | 64 ft | 8:57 | 9:14 | 9:32 |
| 23 | 107 ft | 78 ft | 9:22 | 9:40 | 9:58 |
| 24 | 128 ft | 72 ft | 9:37 | 9:57 | 10:15 |
| 25 | 106 ft | 94 ft | 9:12 | 9:29 | 9:48 |
| 26 | 77 ft | 145 ft | 8:48 | 9:06 | 9:22 |
| 27 | 105 ft | 35 ft | 9:46 | 10:05 | 10:25 |
| 28 | 18 ft | 60 ft | 8:54 | 9:11 | 9:29 |
| 29 | 0 ft | 18 ft | 9:00 | 9:19 | 9:36 |
| 30 | 0 ft | 3 ft | 9:05 | 9:22 | 9:40 |
| 31 | 96 ft | 27 ft | 9:45 | 10:04 | 10:23 |
| 32 | 44 ft | 81 ft | 8:56 | 9:13 | 9:30 |
| 33 | 10 ft | 100 ft | 8:42 | 9:00 | 9:17 |
| 34 | 58 ft | 73 ft | 9:02 | 9:19 | 9:37 |
| 35 | 4 ft | 88 ft | 8:44 | 9:01 | 9:18 |
| 36 | 0 ft | 22 ft | 9:00 | 9:17 | 9:35 |
| 37 | 12 ft | 12 ft | 9:05 | 9:24 | 9:41 |
| 38 | 40 ft | 0 ft | 9:28 | 9:46 | 10:05 |
| 39 | 63 ft | 1 ft | 9:41 | 10:00 | 10:19 |
| 40 | 68 ft | 54 ft | 9:14 | 9:32 | 9:50 |
| 41 | 45 ft | 66 ft | 9:00 | 9:17 | 9:35 |
| 42 | 95 ft | 42 ft | 9:35 | 9:55 | 10:13 |
| 43 | 38 ft | 17 ft | 9:18 | 9:35 | 9:54 |
| 44 | 51 ft | 63 ft | 9:02 | 9:20 | 9:37 |
| 45 | 89 ft | 104 ft | 9:01 | 9:19 | 9:37 |
| 46 | 169 ft | 42 ft | 10:21 | 10:41 | 11:01 |
| 47 | 95 ft | 96 ft | 9:05 | 9:23 | 9:41 |
| 48 | 42 ft | 115 ft | 8:47 | 9:04 | 9:21 |
| 49 | 17 ft | 135 ft | 8:37 | 8:53 | 9:10 |
| 50 | 25 ft | 36 ft | 9:02 | 9:20 | 9:38 |
| Last 0 | 1 ft | 0 ft | 0:12 | 0:13 | 0:13 |
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About The Hungerford Games
The Hungerford Games offers runners a challenging and scenic journey through Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Participants navigate a mix of dirt trails and fire roads, encountering varied terrain that can range from dry to muddy conditions. The course features rolling hills and the notable "Powerlines" section, providing a memorable experience for trail enthusiasts. Runners are rewarded with unique hand-branded wooden finishers' medals and chainsaw-carved trophies, celebrating their accomplishment in this autumnal adventure.
