Ornery Mule Racing

There are races... and then there are race weekends you'll never forget. 💚

Come volunteer at **Midwest States 100** and be part of an incredible trail running community. Whether you're handing out snacks at an aid station, cheering runners through the night, or helping behind the scenes, you'll make a difference every mile.

August 29th, 2026

✨ Volunteer perks:
🏕️ Free camping
🙌 Great vibes & unforgettable memories
🏃 Race credits toward a future Ornery Mule Racing event

Sign up today on the **Midwest States 100** website and join the team that makes the magic happen!



https://www.midweststates100.com/volunteer-2026

October has a way of making every mile look like it belongs in a postcard. 🍂

Ready for cool air, crunchy leaves, and a trail that practically begs you to chase a PR?

🏃 Des Plaines River Trail Races 📅 October 10, 2026

📍 Half Marathon • Marathon (Boston Qualifier) • 50K • 50 Mile

Whether you're chasing your first finish line or your fastest one, the Des Plaines River Trail delivers flat, fast miles through some of the most beautiful fall scenery in Illinois. Come join us and experience why so many runners make this an October tradition. Registration is open!

We're counting down the days until Midwest States 100! 🌲🔥

We can't wait to welcome so many familiar faces back to the trails and meet some new ones too.
How many times have you run Midwest States?

👇 Let us know in the comments. First-timers, veterans, and everyone in between, we'd love to hear your number!

🌲 Deep woods. Big adventure. Endless singletrack.

The Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest is calling.

Whether you're chasing your first ultra or your next epic challenge, Midwest States has a distance for you:

🏃 50K 🏃 100K 🏃 100 Miles

Remote trails. Incredible volunteers. A weekend you'll be talking about long after the finish line.

Who's joining us this August? 👇🌲

Register on UltraSignup and come experience one of the Midwest's wildest trail adventures. �

Photo by Jenny Thorsen

🍂 Half Marathon. Full Fall Vibes. 🍂

Cool mornings. Crunchy leaves under your shoes. A fast, scenic course that reminds you why fall is the best season to race.

Whether you're chasing a PR, running your very first 13.1, or just looking for an unforgettable day on the trails, the Des Plaines River Trail Half Marathon is waiting for you.

Register, lace up, and let the miles fly this October. 🍁🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️