Pine Mountain 500 2027
- Date
- Sunday, August 8, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Menominee)
- Location
- Iron Mountain, Michigan
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $45 on Oct 8, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Mountain 500 - Extreme | Other | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 8, 2026 | 200 |
| Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run - Extreme | Other | Aug 8, 20278:00 AM | $40$45 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Pine Mountain 500 - Deuce | 10K | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | 200 |
| Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run - Deuce | Other | Aug 8, 20278:30 AM | $35$40 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
| Pine Mountain 500 | 5K | Aug 8, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 8, 2026 | 200 |
| Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run | Other | Aug 8, 20279:00 AM | $30$35 after Oct 8, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Other fee goes up to $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Pine Mountain 500 - Extreme and Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run - Extreme: $40 until Oct 8, then $45 until Jul 8, then $50 until Aug 8.
- Pine Mountain 500 - Deuce and Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run - Deuce: $35 until Oct 8, then $40 until Jul 8, then $45 until Aug 8.
- Pine Mountain 500 and Pine Muddin' 500 - Trail Run: $30 until Oct 8, then $35 until Jul 8, then $40 until Aug 8.
Online registration closes Aug 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Michigan runs 1:01:56, about 9:58 a mile, based on 112 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:47 and men in 58:40.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 5:42 AM, and the Pine Mountain 500 - Extreme starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 1,230 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 8 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,230 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Other
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 8, 2027), 2026 (Aug 2, 2026), 2025 (Aug 3, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Pine Mountain 500?
- Sunday, August 8, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Oct 8, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 8, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Michigan ($38).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- N3332 Pine Mountain Road, Iron Mountain, MI 49801.
From the organizers
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!