Event Description
An ideal course layout for elite speedsters and those taking their first strides in the world of ultra trail running, The Endurance Challenge Wisconsin course is run-able from start to finish, provided that you’ve trained properly. A large portion of the course takes place on the renowned Ice Age Trail located 60 miles southeast of Madison in the southern reaches of the picturesque Kettle Moraine State Park. Join us on September 15-16 and choose from trail running distances of 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon, Marathon Relay on Saturday and Half Marathon, 10K, 5K on Saturday.
Event details and schedule
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
10:00 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
The North Face - Brookfield Square
95 N. Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
The North Face - John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
The North Face - Hilldale Mall
702 N. Midvale Boulevard
Madison, WI 53705
9:00 PM: Packet Pickup Ends
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2018
10:00 AM: Packet Pickup Begins
The North Face - Brookfield Square
95 N. Moorland Road
Brookfield, WI 53005
The North Face - John Hancock Center
875 N. Michigan Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611
The North Face - Hilldale Mall
702 N. Midvale Boulevard
Madison, WI 53705
6:30 PM: Packet Pickup Ends
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2018
3:45 AM: Packet Pickup & Gear Check Opens for Saturday Racers
5:00 AM: 50 Mile Race Start
7:00 AM: 50K Race Start
9:00 AM: Marathon Race Start
10:00 AM: Marathon Relay Race Start
11:00 AM: Finish Line Festival Begins & Packet Pickup Opens for Sunday Racers
2:30 PM: Overall Awards Ceremony presented by Dean Karnazes
3:00 PM: Kids' Race hosted by Dean Karnazes
3:30 PM: Meet and Greet with Dean Karnazes Begins
4:30 PM: Meet and Greet with Dean Karnazes Ends
6:00 PM: Finish Line Festival Ends
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2018
6:00 AM: Packet Pickup and Gear Check Opens for Sunday Racers
8:00 AM: Finish Line Festival Begins
8:00 AM: Half Marathon Race Start
9:00 AM: 10K Race Start
9:15 AM: 5K Race Start
10:30 AM: Overall Awards Ceremony presented by Dean Karnazes
11:00 AM: Kids' Race hosted by Dean Karnazes
12:30 PM: Finish Line Festival Ends
Ample parking is available at the Start/Finish Area for all participants and spectators.
Ottawa Lake Recreation Area
S59 W36630 County Road ZZ
Dousman, WI 53118
DIRECTIONS TO OTTAWA LAKE RECREATION AREA
From the North (WI-67):
- Head South on WI-67 S
- Turn Right onto County Rd ZZ
- Turn Right into Ottowa Lake Recreation Area
- Turn Left after park entrance
From the South (WI-67):
- Head North on WI-67 N
- Turn Left onto County Rd ZZ
- Turn Right into Ottowa Lake Recreation Area
- Turn Left after park entrance
From the West (County Road ZZ):
- Head northeast on County Rd ZZ toward Waukesha ZC
- Turn left into Ottowa Lake Recreation Area
- Turn Left after park entrance
COURSE OVERVIEW
OVERALL DIFFICULTY : ★★
TECHNICAL TERRAIN : ★★
ELEVATION CHANGE : ★★
SCENERY : ★★★★
Based on a 5-Star Ranking
The forested area, massaged by monstrous glaciers many millennium ago, contains wake-up-call hill climbs of 200-300 feet and enough undulating terrain to challenge even those granite-legged mountain runners. Overall, the soft, forgiving course is primarily single-track peppered with slightly wider, equestrian sections. View your race specific course guide here: https://bit.ly/2GDZNQu