
Pine Mountain 500 is a running race on August 8, 2027 in Iron Mountain, MI, with entry fees from $40 to $50.
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!
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
79°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Iron Mtn Ford Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
7,508
as of 2023
City 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.
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.
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Pine Mountain 500
Aug 8, 2027