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The Mule 50k! Sheffield, Illinois

Point to point night time trail race! 

50k gun start race is 5 pm start
• No pacers for the 50k. 
• You will need a headlamp

50k runners can pick up bib at the start line and then grab your swag at the finish line.

• You can start after 5 pm if you want to. Many do this that run the 50k as a pacing gig.
• Race is Saturday evening, and you have until Sunday to finish.

Location: Lock 22, 1750N Park Split, Sheffield
GPS coordinates: 41.4008686, -89.7981585

We like big bling and we can not lie! Earn that 50k medal!

AWARDS- We LOVE sweet swag!

• Generous amount of time to finish- you have until 1pm Sunday.
• Trophies for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male & female
• Age group awards for 1st in AG- 10 year AG spans

• 29 & under, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Military Discount- we offer a discount for anyone that has served. Contact us and we will send a coupon code.

Is this your first 50k? Then you will earn a Hennepin "Ultra Virgin NO More" ultra soft T-shirt! #popcherry

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Night time 50k Information: Starts at Aid station 15

  • Finish line is same finish line as 100 mile runners

  • Optional bus service to starting line- 4:00 pm pick up at Colona Fire Department which is the 100 mile & 50k finish line. The bus drives you to the starting line of the 50k. That way you finish at your car. 

  • We allow you to start late- good option if you plan to pace a 100 mile runner. 

  • Bib pick up has 2 choices: Pre-race meeting Friday night - Or - pick up bib at race starting line. Shirts will be passed out at finish line if you pick up bib at race day. 

  • Drop bag will be available at aid station 19. You can leave at packet pick up Friday. Please mark with name, aid station, and race distance.