Details

Event sites

Rider check-in

Weekend information and packing essentials

Event schedule

Route information

Spectator information

Transportation

Bike safety

Overnight accomodations

Insider tips

Underage rider policy

Finish line festivities

Route information

Route markings
Rest stop information
Route map

The MS 150 is a fully supported event covering, you guessed it, 150 miles. Our staff and volunteers work diligently to make sure the event is fun for everyone. Every 10 to 15 miles, the National MS Society provides rest stops with fruit, water, sport drinks and snacks. First aid personnel and bike mechanics are also available at each rest stop. In addition to maps you receive, the route is well marked with orange signs along roads and trails marking turns, intersections and general directions.

On Saturday and Sunday, riders may leave any time between 6:30 and 8 a.m. Don't leave outside this time frame! If you start prior to 6:30 a.m., we can't guarantee you'll be supported by rest stops and the safety team along the route. To keep the route safe Saturday, we'll stagger riders during peak times to help spread out riders.

While we make every effort to ensure the safety of our riders, it's important to note that the road portions of the route are NOT closed to vehicular traffic. You must obey all traffic signs and laws while riding and share the road and trails with other bicycles and vehicles.

Route markings
To increase safety and reduce congestion on the Willard Munger Trail, participants who identify themselves as faster riders are encouraged to take an alternate route using Highway 61, starting in Carlton. The cut off time at the Carlton rest stop for riders using the Highway 61 option is 8 a.m. Faster riders choosing to ride on the trail instead of Highway 61 should leave by 6:30 a.m. Saturday.

Rest stop information
Please ride fully into the rest stop area and dismount.

Make sure to move completely away from the rest stop entrance to allow other riders to enter safely.

When exiting, please keep to the right and move beyond the rest stop area before merging with faster riders.

Saturday rest stops

1. Carlton, 7–10 a.m.
   In honor of Mission Star Club member John Evans, who raised $11,185 in 2013
    
2. Mahtowa, 7:30–10:30 a.m.
   In honor Mission Star Club member Mary O'Connor, who raised $13,000 in 2013
    
3. Moose Lake, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
   In honor of Mission Star Club member Brian McDonald, who raised $10,001 in 2013
4. Sandstone, 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
   In honor of All Mission Star Club Members
    
5. Willow River (lunch stop), 9:45 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
   In honor of Mission Star Club member Denny McGill, who raised $30,225 in 2013
   
   Looking for a shady spot to eat your lunch? Join the National MS Society in the big tent to take a load off, learn how your dollars make a difference and meet people like you who want to end MS.
6. Finlayson, 10:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
   In honor of all Mission Star Club members
   (Golden Gears, VIPs and Mission Stars: Be sure to stop here for some special treats!)

Sunday rest stops

1. Pine City, 7–10 a.m.
   In honor of Mission Star Club member Andy Johnson, who raised $13,625 in 2013
    
2. Rush City, 7:15–10:30 a.m.
   In honor of all Mission Star Club members
    
3. North Branch (lunch stop), 8:45 a.m. – 1 p.m.
   In honor of Mission Star Club member Greg Lang, who raised $10,925 in 2013
    
   Looking for a shady spot to eat your lunch? Join the National MS Society in the big tent to take a load off, learn how your dollars make a difference and meet people like you who want to end MS.
4. Wyoming, 9:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
   In honor of Mission Stars Club member Mike Schrock, who raised $24,593 in 2013
   (Golden Gears, VIPs and Mission Stars: Be sure to stop here for some special treats!)
5. Hugo, 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
   
   In honor of Mission Stars Club members Ron Schutz, who raised $12,345 in 2013
    
   (Golden Gears, VIPs and Mission Stars: Be sure to stop here for some special treats!)