RACE ESSENTIALS:
February 28 - March 1, 2026
Dousman, Wisconsin
6 / 12 / 20 Hour Ultra Run
Solo Runner or Relay team of up to 4
RACE FORMAT
The goal of this race is to complete as many loops as possible during your selected timeframe of 6, 12 or 20 hours. You may race as a solo ultra runner or as a relay team of up to 4 people. You must be back and through the start/cones at the trailhead before time runs out for your mileage to count.
You check in, gear up and grab your shot of fireball (or Hammer HEED if you don't want alcohol). We all raise glass to friendship and the challenge ahead and start the race by taking a shot together. You can choose to run any of our three courses at anytime during the race. We have a short, middle and long distance loop that all start and finish at the main trailhead a.k.a. the ARKTOS Village. Check out the course details for more info on the routes.
There is a cabin at the trailhead where you can warm up. The parking lot is large and also right by the trailhead so you can keep dry / warm clothes and any extra gear / fuel nearby in your car. We also will have warming shelter(s) erected inside the village for a quick warm up before heading back onto the trail. All team exchanges happen inside the village at our designated runner exchange zone.
We believe in low key, well organized, challenging and uplifting races. Come challenge yourself, you'll be glad you did.
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RACE DAY SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, February 27th
5:00pm-6:30pm • Early packet pick-up @ the trailhead shelter
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SATURDAY, February 28th
10:00am - 11:45am • Race check in at the trailhead | Directions to trailhead
11:45am • Mandatory athlete meeting & toast
11:59am • ALL races start (20 hour / 12 hour / 6 hour)
2:00pm • Coffee, tea, hot cocoa served inside the cabin (we are cup less, please BYOC)
5:00pm • Chili is served inside the cabin (available throughout the race)
5:59pm • 6 Hour race is complete
11:59pm • 12 Hour race is complete
SUNDAY, February 23rd
12:00am • Hot pizza is served inside the cabin
7:59am • 20 Hour race is complete
8:45am • Race village closes, see you next year!
COURSE OPTIONS
You can choose to run any of our three courses at anytime during the race. Loops are run counterclockwise. All courses start and finish at the main trailhead a.k.a. the ARKTOS Village. Teams may only have one athlete on the course at a time. Click to view the DNR Trail Map
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There is a cabin at the trailhead where you can warm up. The parking lot is large and also right by the trailhead so you can keep dry / warm clothes and any extra gear / fuel nearby in your car. We also will have warming shelter(s) erected inside the village for a quick warm up before heading back onto the trail.
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TIMING/RESULTS
We keep it old school and low key by design for a lot of our races, including this one. There’s no fancy chip timing system here and we like it that way. Each lap you will be directed to run to our timing station and give your race number (which is found on your athlete wristband) and what color loop you just completed to our volunteer timer. We have a simple system we use to track laps and calculate results. Our timer will confirm with you your number and color loop you just completed before you head out onto your next loop.
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Results will be posted in the cabin within 10 minutes following the race. It's your job to check those results and report any discrepancies right away. If you leave prior to the end of your race, please check in with our timers to confirm your results. Final results will be posted to the website by 8pm on Sunday. In the event of a tie for awards, whoever completed their race first will break the tie.
SHORT COURSE (Red Loop)
- 2.3 miles long (3.7 kilometers)
- trail rating: Easy / Intermediate
- elevation: 167ft of ascent
MID COURSE (Orange Loop)
- 4.1 miles long (6.6 kilometers)
- trail rating: Intermediate
- elevation: 331ft of ascent
LONG COURSE (Green Loop)
- 4.9 miles long (7.8 kilometers)
- trail rating: Intermediate
- elevation: 371ft of ascent
INSIDE YOUR RACE BAG
2026 Hybrid Backpack
Wooden Finishers Medal
ARKTOS Race Decal​
+ free coffee / tea / hot chocolate for all registered runners
+ warming shelters
+ free post-race meal (homemade chili, drink, chips) / *Vegan chili also available
+ Glow in the dark wristband
+ SPORTea, Hammer, etc. samples
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REFUNDS, DEFERRALS, PACERS
Refunds and bib transfers are not allowed under any circumstances.
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Runners may defer their entries until January 28th, 2026. All deferral requests must be submitted via email. Runners are awarded a one-year deferral.
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Pacers allowed for 12- and 20-hour runners after 8pm. Pacers must check in and sign a waiver.
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