Don't Relay Race, Team Race...MUTT Style!

Welcome to the first team race of it's kind! The MUTT team race format allows for different distance runners to race together, while assuring each runner contributes to the success of the team.

The Mighty MUTT Race

The Mighty MUTT team trail race is the longest distance race in the MUTT series. The race offers two different distance team races to choose from. The long course team race will consist of a 25, 50, 75, and 100 mile runner. The short course team race will consist of a 13.1, 20, 31, and 50 mile runner. Both follow the MUTT team format and rules. At the start of the race, each team will start out running together and MUST stay together until they reach the turnaround point for the shortest distance runner on that team (12.5 mile mark for long course and 6.55 mile for the short course). Once reached, that runner will return to the finish line alone. The remaining three runners continue on until the next turnaround is reached and so on. Once all 4 runners return to the finish line completing their individual distances, all four times are tabulated for the total team time.

The MUTT Team Trail Race Series

MUTT team trail races are NOT relay races but rather team trail races that require 4 team members to start and stay together at the beginning of the race, and one by one turn around at the halfway point of each individual distance. The format allows for different distance runners to race together, and also assures each runner contributes to the success of the team. Pace strategy is critical in assuring the best team time.

Race Course

The Mighty MUTT starts in Petoskey MI and follows the North Country trail. The 100 mile runner will travel the entire out and back course from Petoskey to the Mighty Mackinaw Bridge and back to Petoskey completing the total 100 mile course. The turnaround point for the 100 mile runner under the Mackinaw Bridge at night should be breathtaking! There will be a total of 4 “fully supported on-course" aid stations spread throughout the long course, plus 4 aid station "kiosks" positioned between the each aid station. Drop bag service at each turnaround will also be available.

Awards

All teams are automatically entered in the “Best in Show” (top team award) and “Best in Breed” (Top individual time) open division. This means that teams and individual times will not handicapped for the top spot in the race. Once the top team and individual distance awards are given, all remaining teams and individuals will be handicapped based on the following to determine the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in both team and individual categories: Women plus age handicap - 10% Age 10 and under - 10% Age 11 to 15 - 5% Age 16 to 39 - 0% Age 40 to 49 (for each year over 39) - 1% Age 50 to 64 (for each year over 49) - 10% + 1.5% per yr

Event's current local time: 9:40 PM ET