Millston, WI, United States · Saturday, October 17, 2026

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Black River Trail Classic 85 Km

31 days away

85 km Distance

not publishedn/a Climbing

4.3 est Grit · Challenging

Calculated from 85 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 4.3 as a floor, not a verdict.

44.1930° N, 90.6476° W© OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Field size ~9 Tiny. You will run alone for most of it.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (85km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 14°C

Night low 3°C

Rainfall Mostly dry

Daylight 10 h 59 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 301 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

By UltraHub Expert

Gear for this race

Chosen for 85 km of trail.

Trail Running Shoes85 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
Race Nutrition85 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration VestsFlask capacity for 85 km, without the bounce.
Headlamps85 km almost certainly means running into the night.
GPS WatchesBattery life first — a 85 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Asics

Trabuco Max 3

★★★★★ 4.6

Brooks

Catamount 3

RunRepeat found the Brooks Catamount 3 to have a cozier upper that enhances the overall fit, though breathability and durability could be better. iRunFar noted…

★★★★★ 4.5

Spring Energy