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The Hennepin Hundred
~800 athletes
Sterling, IL, USAOctober 4, 2025 - October 3, 2026
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50 Mile Trail Race
October 3, 2026 @ 07:00
Start Time
07:00
Profile
flat
Elevation
+591 / -0 ft
+180m / -0m
Net: +591 ft
Surface
trail
Typical Weather
68°F / 45°F
Chance of rain
Fast Score
94/100
Scenic Score
70/100
Start Waves & Corrals
Mass start 7:00 AM Saturday from Sterling, IL; 15-hour cutoff.
Notable Facts
- Run along the flat, fast Hennepin Canal State Trail from Sterling to the 50-mile turnaround/finish point; part of the Hennepin Hundred weekend.
- Illinois' only point-to-point, all-trail ultramarathon course; ideal for a first 50 or a PR.
- Organized by Ornery Mule Racing (RD Michele Hartwig).
- Phil Young has won the men's 50 mile numerous times (2017, 2022-2025).
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