REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 9, 2025 @ 9:06 AM
WE SOLD OUT IN LESS THAN 5 MINUTES LAST YEAR
MASS START FEBRUARY 21, 2026 ::: ONLY 400 SPOTS AVAILABLE
Date: 2.17.25
Why: You love winter adventuring with 400 of your best friends.
Who: Anyone signed up for the Polar Roll-MS, their support crews, friends and family, and sponsors.
What: 15 or 30 miles of machine groomed singletrack, by bike or on foot.
When: February 17, 2026
Where:
Start Line: 319 East Division Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49855
Finish Line: 319 East Division Street, Ishpeming, Michigan 49855
Routes: Will not be released until the week of the event. GPS is required! If you do not use GPS, go off course, or cut the course, you will be disqualified.
Event start times:
MS-30 (Bike/Hike) *Reference PR26-MOD1 Field Manual when it is released
MS-15 (Bike/Hike) *Reference PR26-MOD1 Field Manual when it is released
Event Cut-offs: 12 hours for all event lengths.
Timing company: https://www.superiortiming.com/
2026 Field Manual: Coming Soon.
POLAR ROLL EX JANUARY 2026 - MARCH 2026 ::: NOT CAPPED
Date: 1.26 - 3.26
Why: You prefer your winter adventures alone, or with a small group of friends.
Who: Anyone looking for a challenge, or seeking a winter goal.
What: EX15, EX30, Duathlon for Dummies, IQ Test.
When: January 1 – February 2026
Where: Al Quaal Recreation Area
Routes: EX routes will be available one week prior to the opening of the EX window.
Start Times: Whenever the hell you want.
Event Cut-offs: 24 Hours, All events.
Timing company: Refer to the Field Manual for details.
Again, this page covers only who, what, when, where, and why.
Polar Roll Field Manuals provide a much deeper dive into the nuance and fundamentals of each event.
2026 Field Manual: Coming Soon.
POLAR ROLL ULTRA FEBRUARY 23, 2026 ::: PRU150 - 75 SPOTS, PRU100 - 50 SPOTS
Date: 2.23.26
Why: Because you’re looking for a new challenge that will take you to your limits.
Who: Anyone can sign up.
What: PRU150 (150 miles) PRU100 (100 miles)
When: February 23, 2026
Where: Start TBD, Finish: West End Ski & Trail, Ishpeming, MI
Route: The 2026 route will receive a few “enhancements”. Stay tuned.
Start Time: 7:00 AM
Event Cut-off: 48 hours. Buckle Times will be established once the route is finalized.
Timing company: https://trackleaders.com/
Again, this page covers only who, what, when, where, and why. Polar Roll Field Manuals provide a much deeper dive into the nuance and fundamentals of each event.
In compliance with MCL 324.51113 of the Commercial Forest Act, none of the funds raised for this event will be used as payment or compensation for use of any part of the event that traverses property enrolled in the Commercial Forest Program.
2026 Field Manual: Coming Soon
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