Lucky Number 13th Annual-ish NK50K - April 6th, 2024

 April 6th, 2024!

Earn the (Almost) World Famous NK50k Finisher Sticker!

Earn the (Almost) World Famous NK50k Finisher Sticker!

Join us for a point-to-point tour of the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail!
It's time to welcome Spring to the Northern Kettle Trail Running Community ... which means it will most likely be snowing!

At 7:00 AM, we will start at the Ridge Road Trailhead, just southwest of Sunburst Ski Hill. Transportation will be provided to the start from the finish (Greenbush Group Camp), leaving at 6:00 AM.

After we're done, we'll enjoy some food and refreshments at the Group Camp Shelter.

There will also be a 25k option that will start at Crooked Lake. Again, this run will be Point-to-Point, finishing at the Greenbush Group Camp.

The 25k will start from Crooked Lake. This stop is also where Aid will be provided to the 50k runners. See the map below for details.

Aid and access to drop bags for the 50k runners will also be provided at Mile 3.5 and at Mile 25. There is water available along the course at additional spots as well, at or near the backcountry shelters.

The Schedule
We are requesting a $13.13 contribution to cover expenses.

5:30-5:55 - 50K runner Check-in.

6:00 AM - The BUS will be leaving from the Greenbush Group Camp to take runners to the start at Ridge Road.

7:00 AM - The NK 50k Starts at Ridge Road. Have fun!

9:00-9:25 - 25K runner Check-in.

9:30 AM - The 25k runners will be picked up at the Greenbush Group Camp (the finish), and taken to their start at Butler Lake.

10:00 AM - The 25K runners will take off! Enjoy!

11:15-? - Welcome back to Greenbush! Congrats on a great morning in the Northern Kettles! Celebrate with us at the Finish area Shelter.

Aid Stations will include Water, Sports Drink, Coke, Mt. Dew, S!Caps, and assorted normal "Ultra Aid Station" foods.


And Finally...REMEMBER: This is a fun run. The best effort will be made to provide aid as scheduled and at those locations, but stuff happens, so go in to this run assuming you're on your own! No Whining!

** No Results Will Be Posted on UltraSignup.com. This is a RUN. This is NOT A RACE. **

Winter Beanie available for sale!

And Finally...REMEMBER:  This is a fun run.  The best effort will be made to provide some aid as scheduled and at those locations, but stuff happens, so go in to this run assuming you're on your own!  Assume no aid, and assume rugged trail conditions with variable weather!  No Whining!

The 518 Club

Curt Brey

Lucy Burke

Andrew Featherstone

Nic Giebler

Matt Lee

Ryan Norton

Geni Scalio

Ann Scholl

Tony Tushaus

Chris Weavers

Lucky 13th Annual-ish NK50k

 April 6th, 2024!

Earn the (Almost) World Famous NK50k Finisher Sticker!

NEW COURSE FOR 2024, TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY!

Join us for a point-to-point tour of the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail!

It's time to welcome Spring to the Northern Kettle Trail Running Community ... which means it will most likely be snowing/raining/sleeting/all-of-the-above-ing!

At 7:00 AM, we will start at the southern end, the Ridge Road Trailhead (just south of Sunburst Ski Area).  Transportation will be provided  to the start from the finish (Greenbush Group Camp), leaving at 6:15 AM.

After we're done, we'll enjoy some fellowship, food, and fun at the Greenbush Group Camp Shelter.

There will also be a 25k option that will start at Crooked Lake.  Again, this run will be Point-to-Point, finishing at the Greenbush Group Camp Parking Lot.

Aid will be provideed.

Aid and access to drop bags for the 50k runners will also be provided at Mile 3.5 and at Mile 25. There is water available along the course at additional spots as well, at or near the backcountry shelters.

The Schedule

5:30-6:00 - Check-in.  We are requesting a registration via UltraSignup.  Link is right HERE

6:00 AM - The BUS will be leaving from the Greenbush Group Camp to take runners to the start at Ridge Road. 

7:00 AM - The NK 50k Starts at Ridge Road.  Have fun!  Pace yourself, take care of yourself, and take care of each other!

9:30 AM - The 25k runners will be picked up at the Greenbush Group Camp (the finish), and taken to their start at Crooked Lake.

10:00 AM - The 25K runners will take off!  Enjoy!

11:15-? - Welcome back to Greenbush!  Congrats on a great morning in the Northern Kettles!  Now, time to celebrate! And no worries about "Cutoffs" -- this is a run, not a race, and we'll be here all day/afternoon/evening :)

Aid Stations will include Water, Sports Drink, Coke, Mt. Dew, S!Caps, and assorted normal "Ultra Aid Station" foods.  

Questions?  Comments?  Concerns?  Please ask away!  Let's make this the best year yet.

And Finally...REMEMBER:  This is a fun run.  The best effort will be made to provide some aid as scheduled and at those locations, but stuff happens, so go in to this run assuming you're on your own!  Assume no aid, and assume rugged trail conditions with variable weather!  No Whining!

31.6 Stickers cont...

2021

Ryan Norton 

Mike Cavanaugh

Curt Brey

Jessica Dodge

Kim Kedinger

Geni Scalio

DJ Plaggemeyer

Relena del Toro Ribbons

Andrew Featherstone

Doug Martin

Andy Mitchel

Darrick Hartmann

Evan Wetzel

Tim Wegner

Dave Schmitz

Scott Meyers

Nicole Barnardan

Ann Scholl

Kim Willison

Kim Huntley

Steve Falk

Brad Zank

2020 NK50k - 10th Annual - Saturday, April 4th, 2020

Earn the (Almost) World Famous NK50k Finisher Sticker!

Join us for a point-to-point tour of the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail!

It's time to welcome Spring to the Northern Kettle Trail Running Community ... which means it will most likely be snowing!

At 7:00 AM, we will start at the southern end, the Highway H Trailhead.  Transportation will be provided  to the start from the finish (Glenbeulah Trailhead), leaving at 6:15 AM.

After we're done, we'll enjoy some burgers, refreshments, and PRIZES at Fudgienuckles.

There will also be a 25k option that will start at Butler Lake.  Again, this run will be Point-to-Point, finishing at the Glenbeulah Trailhead Parking Lot.

The 25k will start from Butler Lake.  This stop is also where Aid will be provided to the 50k runners.  See the map below for details.

Aid and access to drop bags for the 50k runners will also be provided at Mile 3.5 and at Mile 25. There is water available along the course at additional spots as well, at or near the backcountry shelters.

The Schedule

5:30-6:15 - Check-in.  We are requesting a $10 contribution to cover expenses.  https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=64151

6:15 AM - The BUS will be leaving from the Glenbeulah Trailhead to take runners to the start at Hwy H. 

7:00 AM - The NK 50k Starts at the Hwy H Trailhead.  Have fun!  The last 3 miles of the run are the most technical (but, they're downhill!) of the entire course...so pace yourself :) 

9:30 AM - The 25k runners will be picked up at the Glenbeulah Trailhead (the finish), and taken to their start at Butler Lake.

10:00 AM - The 25K runners will take off!  Enjoy!

11:15-? - Welcome back to Glenbeulah!  Congrats on a great morning in the Northern Kettles!  Now, off to celebrate!

Aid Stations will include Water, Sports Drink, Coke, Mt. Dew, S!Caps, and assorted normal "Ultra Aid Station" foods.  

Questions?  Comments?  Concerns?  Please ask away!  Let's make this the best year yet.

And Finally...REMEMBER:  This is a fun run.  The best effort will be made to provide some aid as scheduled and at those locations, but stuff happens, so go in to this run assuming you're on your own!  Assume no aid, and assume rugged trail conditions with variable weather!  No Whining!

2018 NK50k - Saturday, April 7th

Earn the (Almost) World Famous NK50k Finisher Sticker!

Join us for a point-to-point tour of the Northern Kettle Moraine Ice Age Trail!

It's time to welcome Spring to the Northern Kettle Trail Running Community ... which means it will most likely be snowing!

At 7:00 AM, we will start at the southern end, the Highway H Trailhead.  Transportation will be provided  to the start from the finish (Glenbeulah Trailhead), leaving at 6:15 AM.

After we're done, we'll enjoy some burgers, refreshments, and PRIZES at Fudgienuckles.

There will also be a 25k option that will start at Butler Lake.  Again, this run will be Point-to-Point, finishing at the Glenbeulah Trailhead Parking Lot.

The 25k will start from Butler Lake.  This stop is also where Aid will be provided to the 50k runners.  See the map below for details.

Aid and access to drop bags for the 50k runners will also be provided at Mile 3.5 and at Mile 25. There is water available along the course at additional spots as well, at or near the backcountry shelters.

The Schedule

5:30-6:15 - Check-in.  We are requesting a $10 contribution to cover expenses.  SIGN UP RIGHT HERE!

6:15 AM - The BUS will be leaving from the Glenbeulah Trailhead to take runners to the start at Hwy H. 

7:00 AM - The NK 50k Starts at the Hwy H Trailhead.  Have fun!  The last 3 miles of the run are the most technical (but, they're downhill!) of the entire course...so pace yourself :) 

9:30 AM - The 25k runners will be picked up at the Glenbeulah Trailhead (the finish), and taken to their start at Butler Lake.

10:00 AM - The 25K runners will take off!  Enjoy!

11:15-? - Welcome back to Glenbeulah!  Congrats on a great morning in the Northern Kettles!  Now, off to celebrate!

The Course

Aid Stations will include Water, Sports Drink, Coke, Mt. Dew, S!Caps, and assorted normal "Ultra Aid Station" foods.  Any special requests?

Questions?  Comments?  Concerns?  Please ask away!  Let's make this the best year yet.

We need some solid numbers on participants to make sure we have enough stuff (BEER) at the finish, so please contact Nic or Tony or comment here, or comment on the Facebook page that you'll be running!

And Finally...REMEMBER:  This is a fun run.  The best effort will be made to provide aid as scheduled and at those locations, but stuff happens, so go in to this run assuming you're on your own!  No Whining!

2017 NK50K - 7th Annual

The 2017 NK50K will be held on...wait for it...Saturday, April 1st, 2017.

Fitting, isn't it?