Memorial Day Weekend brought runners from across the region to the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge for the 6th annual Back 9 Endurance Run. Capped at 40 runners to preserve the wilderness feel of the event, we had 22 individuals participate this year. Together, they covered a cumulative 1,026.72 miles on the course.
Below are the top finishers in each category:
12 Hour Solo
- Kurt Johnson (#61) – 16 laps | 58.88 miles
12 Hour 2-Person Relay
- The Trojan Goats – 17 laps | 62.56 miles: Cecilia Acres, Morgan (new course record)
12 Hour 4-Person Relay
- No participants
24 Hour Solo
- Nicholas Steel (#62) – 28 laps | 103.04 miles
24 Hour 2-Person Relay
- No participants
24 Hour 4-Person Relay
- No participants
We are already looking ahead. The 7th annual Back 9 Endurance Run is set for May 29-30, 2027, back at the Keweenaw Mountain Lodge.
