Pine Mountain 500
- Date
- August 2, 2026
- Distance
- Pine Mountain 500 · Pine Mountain 500 - Deuce · Pine Mountain 500 - Extreme & more
From the Organizer
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!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iron Mtn Ford Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Iron Mountain, MI
Population
7,508
as of 2023
Elevation
1,167 ft
Nearest Airport
IMT
Ford Airport · 2 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Pine Mountain 500, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
55
Days to train
- Race
- Pine Mountain 500
- Date
- August 2, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Pine Mountain 500?
- Pine Mountain 500 is a running race held in Iron Mountain, Michigan on August 2, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Pine Mountain 500?
- Sunday, August 2, 2026 in Iron Mountain, Michigan at N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Pine Mountain 500?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Pine Mountain 500
Aug 2, 2026