
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race is an adventure race on June 26–27, 2027 in Upson, WI, with entry fees from $80 to $250.
Join 180 Adventure for the 16th annual Stubborn Mule: not one, but THREE of the midwest's top adventure races! With 5-hour, 12-hour and 24-hour events, we have something for everyone! First-timers will enjoy our choose-your-own adventure style that gives you the opportunity to try out this amazing sport. More experienced racers tackling our longer events will enjoy challenging navigation sections with lots of route-choices, and some of the best biking and paddling that the midwest has to offer.
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
75°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Drummond, 8 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
DLH
Duluth International Airport · 63 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 134 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Adventure racing strings together trekking, mountain biking, and paddling — with navigation by map and compass — across a course you have to find as much as finish. Most events are raced as a team, often over many hours or even multiple days.
It rewards the all-rounder and the problem-solver as much as the pure athlete: route choice, teamwork, and staying steady when you're tired and off the map are as much the challenge as the miles.
Trek, mountain bike, and paddle with navigation between checkpoints — from a few hours to multi-day expeditions, usually in teams.
Stubborn Mule Adventure Race
Jun 26, 2027