Hall of Fame
Ice Age Trail 50 Mile Course Records
MAX KING 5:41:07 (2014)
KACI LICKTEIG 6:41:39 (2014)
Tom & Lorraine Bunk
Holders of seven combined Ice Age 50-Mile course records.
Lorraine is the only 70+ woman to finish the 50-mile race under 12 hours.
Andy Jones
Canadian Andy Jones set the Ice Age Trail 50 mile course record on a hot day in May 1988. His time of 5:53:21 was the CR for 25 years.
Donna Perkins
Wisconsin runner Donna Perkins held the women’s course record for 18 years (7:04:00).
Past Winners
Men
| Year | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Scott Miller | 6:59:25 |
| 1983 | R. Hintz/J. Braatz | 6:56:48 |
| 1984 | Skip Hamilton | 6:29:47 |
| 1985 | Dave Wrolstad | 6:51:12 |
| 1986 | Tom Zimmerman | 6:06:57 |
| 1987 | Tom Zimmerman | 6:17:34 |
| 1988 | Andy Jones | 5:53:21 |
| 1989 | Brian Purcell | 6:15:09 |
| 1990 | John LaHoud | 6:54:12 |
| 1991 | Clement Grum | 6:16:46 |
| 1992 | Clement Grum | 6:09:10 |
| 1993 | Clement Grum | 5:59:56 |
| 1994 | Steven Szydlik | 6:09:56 |
| 1995 | Steven Szydlik | 6:11:41 |
| 1996 | Steven Mahieu | 6:55:38 |
| 1997 | Steven Szydlik | 6:13:57 |
| 1998 | Steven Szydlik | 6:16:17 |
| 1999 | Eric Clifton | 5:59:47 |
| 2000 | Dan Held | 5:54:41 |
| 2001 | Steven Szydlik | 6:20:04 |
| 2002 | Steven Szydlik | 6:14:56 |
| 2003 | Steven Szydlik | 6:29:18 |
| 2004 | Stuart Kolb | 6:44:28 |
| 2005 | Steven Szydlik | 6:35:25 |
| 2006 | Andy Holak | 6:55:25 |
| 2007 | Mark Lundblad | 6:31:17 |
| 2008 | Joel Lammers | 7:21:35 |
| 2009 | Zach Gingerich | 6:23:53 |
| 2010 | Todd Braje | 6:20:38 |
| 2011 | Shaun Pope | 6:27:18 |
| 2012 | Zach Bitter | 6:05:45 |
| 2013 | David Riddler | 5:56:46 |
| 2014 | Max King | 5:41:07 |
| 2015 | Zach Bitter | 6:17:22 |
| 2016 | Chase Nowak | 6:35:45 |
| 2017 | Jean-Bernard Flanagan | 7:13:22 |
| 2018 | Jeff Friedman | 6:47:09 |
| 2019 | Michael Quesnell | 6:33:20 |
| 2021 | Sidney Noble | 6:57:25 |
| 2022 | Sidney Noble | 6:54:29 |
| 2023 | Sidney Noble | 6:32:31 |
| 2024 | Sidney Noble | 6:17:23* |
| 2025 | Michael Quesnell | 6:05:38 |
| 2026 | Liam Gayter | 7:10:10 |
*Sidney was the first runner in 41 years to win four consecutive IAT 50-mile races.
Women
| Year | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Karina Nequin | 10:47:29 |
| 1983 | Sally Webb | 8:18:19 |
| 1984 | Danielle Clark | 10:35:04 |
| 1985 | Jean Burke | 8:53:26 |
| 1986 | Sandra Kiddy | 7:48:20 |
| 1987 | Alice Thurau | 8:07:22 |
| 1988 | Randi Bromka | 8:04:10 |
| 1989 | Randi Bromka | 7:31:34 |
| 1990 | Kris Clark-Setnes | 8:16:14 |
| 1991 | Kris Clark-Setnes | 7:47:26 |
| 1992 | Kris Clark-Setnes | 7:32:38 |
| 1993 | Ann Trason | 7:04:07 |
| 1994 | Debbie Bennett | 8:22:47 |
| 1995 | Donna Perkins | 7:04:00 |
| 1996 | Donna Perkins | 8:25:30 |
| 1997 | Donna Perkins | 7:18:59 |
| 1998 | Donna Perkins | 7:30:27 |
| 1999 | Amanda McIntosh | 7:29:55 |
| 2000 | Luanne Park | 7:11:43 |
| 2001 | Pam Reed | 7:26:26 |
| 2002 | Carolyn Smith | 7:50:36 |
| 2003 | Ann Haeslett | 7:35:04 |
| 2004 | Ann Haeslett | 7:30:46 |
| 2005 | Ann Haeslett | 7:49:52 |
| 2006 | Kimberly Holak | 7:58:10 |
| 2007 | Christine Crawford | 7:32:43 |
| 2008 | Christine Crawford | 7:43:43 |
| 2009 | Christine Crawford | 7:33:42 |
| 2010 | Meghan Arbogast | 7:17:07 |
| 2011 | Sandi Nypaver | 7:30:14 |
| 2012 | Denise Bourassa | 7:12:37 |
| 2013 | Cassie Scallon | 6:46:38 |
| 2014 | Kaci Lickteig | 6:41:39 |
| 2015 | Joanna Masloski | 7:50:19 |
| 2016 | Larisa Dannis | 7:05:56 |
| 2017 | Mallory Richard | 7:52:11 |
| 2018 | Jessa Hackman | 7:29:31 |
| 2019 | Blair Doney | 7:42:48 |
| 2021 | Shea Aquilano (Second Overall) | 7:28:16 |
| 2022 | Shea Aquilano (Second Overall) | 7:18:10 |
| 2023 | Tiffany Schwartz | 8:15:24 |
| 2024 | Katia Wanish | 7:38:12 |
| 2025 | Camille Heron | 7:44:41 |
| 2026 | Katia Wanish | 8:04:24 |
Mile Clubs
1,500 Mile Club (30 Finishes)
ANDY ARENA - First runner to complete the Ice Age Trail 50-mile race 30 times (2016)
PARKER RIOS (left) and ANDREW KLAPPERICH (right) complete their 30th Ice Age Trail 50-mile races in 2022.
1,250 Mile Club (25 Finishes)
Bob Telfer in 2006, less than 20 miles from his historic 25th finish at the Ice Age Trail 50. Bob ran every IAT50 between 1982-2006, making him the first runner to complete the race 25 times.
Jim Blanchard completing his 25th Ice Age Trail 50 in 2013.
The irrepressible Pat Gorman, moments before crossing the finish line for the 25th time at the 2018 IAT50.
World record holder and Wisconsin's own ultrarunning legend Roy Pirrung on the way to his 25th 50-mile finish in 2019.
Bill Thom, accomplished ultrarunner, RunRace.net guru and 25 time finisher of the Ice Age Trail 50, with his wife, Michelle.
Joel Lammers - 2008 winner of the Ice Age Trail 50, finishes his 25th race on May 10, 2025
1,000 Mile Club (20 Finishes)
Name |
Year |
| Andy Arena | 2003 |
| Tom Balzola | 2008 |
| Jim Blanchard | 2008 |
| Gordie Bartlett | 2011 |
| Lorraine Bunk* | 2011 |
| Tom Bunk | 2006 |
| Jason Dorgan | 2025 |
| Brad Drake | 2015 |
| Gail Edgar | 2012 |
| Jeff Gaff | 2002 |
| Pat Gorman | 2012 |
| Mary Gorski | 2012 |
| John Hammetter | 2010 |
| Jerry Heaps | 2016 |
| David Just | 2025 |
| Andy Klapperich | 2010 |
| Stuart Kolb | 2022 |
| Joel Lammers | 2017 |
| Julie Librizzi | 2018 |
| John McCarthy | 2019 |
| Ross Meyer | 2011 |
| Roy Pirrung | 2006 |
| Richard Plezia | 2019 |
| Tim Potter | 2012 |
| Parker Rios | 2010 |
| Mark Switala | 2018 |
| Bob Telfer | 2001 |
| Bill Thom | 2015 |
| Deb Vomhof | 2015 |
| Joe Winch | 2016 |
500 Mile Club (10 Finishes)
Name |
Year |
| Don Adolf | 1997 |
| Kirk Anderson | 2006 |
| Rob Apple | 2000 |
| Andy Arena | 1992 |
| Nick Aversa | 1997 |
| Merri Baltramonas* | 1997 |
| Tom Balzola | 1998 |
| Jim Benike | 2004 |
| Aaron Benikie | 2011 |
| Bill Barker | 1995 |
| Gordie Bartlett | 2001 |
| Gene Bartzen | 2004 |
| Matt Bartz | 2018 |
| Ron Bero | 2015 |
| Jim Blanchard | 1998 |
| Timothy Bloch | 2004 |
| Bill Boehm | 1991 |
| Jerry Bolig | 2002 |
| Chuck Bundy | 1995 |
| Tom Bunk | 1996 |
| Thomas Burr | 2002 |
| Bonnie Busch | 2006 |
| Susan Canavello | 2011 |
| Dick Canterbury | 2008 |
| Dave Cone | 1992 |
| Shelly Cook | 2021 |
| Bill Corriveau | 2008 |
| Christine Crawford | 2018 |
| Michael Davenport | 2005 |
| Dave DeHart | 2011 |
| Brad Drake | 2001 |
| Cathy Drexler | 2007 |
| Kathryn Dunn | 2011 |
| Barry Duncan | 1998 |
| Gail Edgar | 2001 |
| Todd Egnarski | 2010 |
| Carolyn Erdman | 1999 |
| Mike Farris | 2015 |
| Edwin Fischer | 1999 |
| Jeffrey Fleitz | 2025 |
| Jeff Gaff | 1992 |
| Michelle Gallagher | 2012 |
| Ed Geb | 1993 |
| Linda Gentling | 2000 |
| Ken Gilgenbach | 1995 |
| Mary Gorski | 2012 |
| Ralph Graf | 2007 |
| David Gray | 1992 |
| Dean Gruber | 2011 |
| Clement Grum | 2000 |
| Dennis Hagele | 1997 |
| Larry Hall | 2008 |
| John Hammetter | 1999 |
| Paul Hasse | 2010 |
| Jerry Heaps | 2001 |
| Tom Henson | 2011 |
| Sherman Hodges | 1997 |
| William Hollihan | 2002 |
| Ingrid Honza | 2000 |
| David Huck | 2007 |
| Tammy Hunter | 2014 |
| William Hutchinson | 2019 |
| John Jenk | 2006 |
| Perry Johnson | 2015 |
| William Johnson | 2006 |
| John Jorgensen | 2009 |
| Dave Just | 2004 |
| Lynn Karner | 2008 |
| Fred Klewin | 2002 |
| Stuart Kolb | 2007 |
| Ed Korkia | 1999 |
| Larry Kuhn | 2010 |
| Joel Lammers | 2007 |
| Tim Lang | 1997 |
| Robb Linnemanstons | 2008 |
| Jerry Lobodda | 1998 |
| Dennis Mack | 1996 |
| Steven Mahieu | 1996 |
| Alex Mathies | 1995 |
| John McCarthy | 2006 |
| Ross Meyer | 2000 |
| Richard Miller | 1999 |
| Susan Miller | 2007 |
| Tim Miller | 1998 |
| Paul Mingo | 2002 |
| Duane Miszewski | 1995 |
| Jane Moser-Cox | 2006 |
| Siamak Mostoufi | 2026 |
| Lowell Mutchelknaus | 1996 |
| Douglas Ness | 2010 |
| Kurt Neumann | 2019 |
| Shawn Noble | 2012 |
| Andy Nordeen | 2003 |
| Jim O'Conner | 1997 |
| John O'Halloran | 1993 |
| Bruce Osran | 1999 |
| Terry Pann | 2000 |
| Rick Pfeiffer | 2000 |
| Roy Pirrung | 1994 |
| Steve Plumb | 2012 |
| Tim Potter | 1999 |
| Walt Prochno | 2001 |
| Gaspar Pulizzi | 2000 |
| Bruce Purdy | 2000 |
| Kevin Radel | 2014 |
| Parker Rios | 2000 |
| David Ritterhaus | 2000 |
| Jim Ritterhaus | 2000 |
| John Rodee | 2004 |
| Dominic Ruffalo | 2002 |
| Bob Rusch | 2000 |
| Daryl Saari | 2023 |
| Martin Sato | 2000 |
| Douglas Scott | 2005 |
| Tom Scoenecke | 1998 |
| David Schmidt | 2021 |
| Kevin Setnes | 2001 |
| Harry Sloan | 1996 |
| Frank Slamar | 2003 |
| Rob Smith | 2004 |
| Dave Smith | 2026 |
| Caroline Spencer | 2004 |
| Jim Stocco | 2005 |
| Mark Stodghill | 2002 |
| Mark Switala | 2002 |
| Stever Szydlik | 1998 |
| Bob Telfer | 1991 |
| Cody Teslow | 2026 |
| Jack Thomas | 2007 |
| Bill Thom | 2005 |
| Jeff Tincher | 1996 |
| Mark Wood | 2004 |
| Thomas Zak | 2004 |
| Al Zeller | 1997 |
Special Mentions
Most IAT50 Wins
Steve Syzdlik (8)
Donna Perkins (4)
Sub-Six Hour Performances All-Time (Men)
Max King - 5:41:07 (2014)
Matt Flaherty - 5:49:13 (2014)
Andy Jones - 5:53:21 (1988)
Dan Held - 5:54:41 (2000)
David Riddle - 5:56:46 (2013)
Brian Condon - 5:58:24 (2014)
Eric Clifton - 5:59:47 (1999)
Clem Grun - 5:59:56 (1993)
Michael Owen - 5:59:56 (2014)
Best Performances All-Time (Women)
Kaci Lickteig - 6:41:39 (2014)
Cassie Scallon - 6:46:38 (2013)
Donna Perkins - 7:04:00 (1995)
Ann Trason - 7:04:07 (1993)
Kate Pallardy - 7:04:16 (2014)
Larisa Dannis - 7:05:56 (2016)
Denise Bourassa - 7:12:37 (2012)
Larisa Dannis - 7:15:39 (2014)
Shea Aquilano - 7:18:10 (2022)
Ice Age Race Directors
Tom Ulik (1982-1986)
Don Ayer (1987-1994)
Karl King (1995-1998)
John & Holly Zinzow (1999-2004)
Glenn Wargolet (2005-2009)
Jeff Mallach (2010-Present)