WHAT ARE THE UNDERDOWN TRAIL RACES? Still rowdy since 1989, the Underdown Trail Races are grassroots trail runs in Northern Wisconsin. It’s conveniently located only 6 miles off of Highway 51 and offers runners a wilderness experience on challenging trails formed from glaciers that swept the area thousands of years …
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WHAT ARE THE UNDERDOWN TRAIL RACES? Still rowdy since 1989, the Underdown Trail Races are grassroots trail runs in Northern Wisconsin. It’s conveniently located only 6 miles off of Highway 51 and offers runners a wilderness experience on challenging trails formed from glaciers that swept the area thousands of years ago. The course is primarily singletrack climbing hills (up to 70!) that pass by isolated lakes and dozens of boardwalks.
We want to be straightforward and make sure that you’re not getting into something you don’t expect.
- This is a challenging trail run on challenging terrain that goes through some remote areas.
- Cell phone service will be spotty at best.
- You should consider your ability and fitness carefully before signing up. You should be comfortable being along and have experience taking care of yourself in the woods.
- It is meant to be a physical and mental test that allows you to test your trail running mettle.
- If you’re new to the sport, we recommend signing up one of our shorter races first.
- Finish it and you just might burst with pride and happiness!
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Only if you love trails
I will preface this review by saying I am not the biggest fan of trail running, but have given enough races a shot to see if I change my mind. … MORE
I will preface this review by saying I am not the biggest fan of trail running, but have given enough races a shot to see if I change my mind. This race only solidified that yes, I do not enjoy them. As this race puts on several different distances, it did not start until 10 AM for the half marathon which was rather late in the day, and just not ideal for myself. There was only two aid stations and the course is technical enough. My biggest frustration is that there was no indication on how far you were in and instead of it being 13.1 miles it was closer to 15. I will say that the finish line food and beer was fantastic, really great to have a full meal and enjoy conversing with other runners after the event.
Trail run in the North Woods of WI
Beautiful run in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Course if on single track, so be prepared for a couple stumbles or falls. Instead of race medals, race director crafted handmade … MORE
Beautiful run in the North Woods of Wisconsin. Course if on single track, so be prepared for a couple stumbles or falls. Instead of race medals, race director crafted handmade wood burned plaques.