Pine Mountain 500 - Pine Mountain 500 - Extreme
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External Event
Distance
12 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Race yourself and other competitors up the 500 stairs of Giant Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Are you tough enough to become the "King of the Mountain"? How about tackling the Deuce? Better yet, Challenge yourself to the EXTREME route! New for 2026 - the Pine Muddin' 500, Trail run! Tackle one of our trails before you climb the stairs. Route is TBD but we can assure you - it's going to be a new challenge that'll be worth every second of training! The event will start at the top of Pine Mountain. Participants will race down Kramer Drive to Lower Pine Mountain Road/Hibbard Street before turning on Pine Mountain Road and racing to the Pine Mountain 500. Event is chip timed and participants will receive an overall and a Pine Mountain 500 time. Deuce participants will do it twice! EXTREME participants will do it FOUR times!
Typical conditions
For events around August 2027 in Iron Mountain, MI, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Half marathon prep usually includes a weekly long run that builds toward 16–20 km, plus easy runs for recovery. Confirm packet pickup and start procedures on the official registration page.
Plan longer races for 2026Getting there
This event is listed in Iron Mountain, MI, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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Also in this race
- Aug 8, 2027 · 1:00 PM
- Aug 8, 2027 · 1:00 PM (this one)
- Aug 8, 2027 · 1:30 PM
- Aug 8, 2027 · 1:30 PM
- Aug 8, 2027 · 2:00 PM
- Aug 8, 2027 · 2:00 PM

