Miner 49er

Event Details

Join us on Saturday, November 8, 2025, for the Miner 49er endurance runs at 8991 Bellevue Heights Rd, Dubuque, IA. Choose between two distances: 50K and 25K.

Course Description:
The course includes singletrack, doubletrack, and prairie trail, providing stunning views of the historic Julien Dubuque Monument and Horseshoe Bluff. The 25K course is an out-and-back with approximately 2200 feet of elevation gain, while 50K runners will repeat this course, totaling 4400 feet of elevation gain. Be prepared for challenges, including stone steps, stream crossings, and roots.

Aid Stations: There will be three aid stations stocked with typical ultra event nutrition.

Registration Details: Registration closes on Friday, October 31 at 11:59 PM CT. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Packet Pick-up: Pick-up will be at EB Lyons Interpretive Center, on Friday, November 7 from 6 PM to 7:30 PM and on race day from 7 AM to 7:45 AM.

Start Times

• 50K: 8:00 AM
• 25K: 8:30 AM

No pacers are allowed. There will be no same-day registration available.