About

7th Annual City of Trails 5K & 10K Events

Saturday, June 4, 2011
St. Croix Falls, WI

  • Kids Baby Mammoth 1K Trail Run – 8:30 am
  • City of Trails 5K Run/Walk – 9:00 am
  • Rock ‘n River 10K Trail Run/Hike – 9:00 am

Mission:
Along with trail enthusiasts nationwide, we celebrate National Trails Day® (NTD), to discover, learn about, and celebrate fitness and trails. All race routes include segments of Wisconsin’s Ice Age National Scenic Trail.

City of Trails 5K Run/Walk
The uniquely scenic and basically downhill course starts at SCF Middle School. The route follows asphalt paths though beautiful woodland, city streets lined with historic houses, and finishes via the Gaylord Nelson Riverwalk to the Overlook Deck.

Rock & River 10K Trail Run/Hike
An Ice Age Trail sampler, the 10K Trail Run/Hike starts simultaneously with the City of Trails 5K. The trail run routes over rugged rock outcrops of Riegel Trail and the forested footpaths of Zillmer Loop and Mindy Creek trail segments. The Indianhead segment, stretching north of Lion’s Park, is a smooth there and back following river views to Gaylord Nelson Riverwalk and the finish at the Overlook Deck. 90% of the trail run race route is off-street.

Kids 1K Baby Mammoth Trail Run
Run like a deer through the woods in this quick and exciting traipse. Routing on Ice Age Trail segments around the St. Croix Falls school campus, ages 5-12 begin racing activities at 8:30 am. A prize and refreshments–and probably an encounter with some species of wildlife—will be in store for all participants.

Lil’ Hiker Hustle
Short and cute, the two-block straight-shot on the Gaylord Nelson Riverwalk for ages 2-5, is just for fun:  no registration or fee necessary. Race begins approximately 10:15 am, following finish of the 5 & 10K.  Exclusive Lil’ Hiker Award Ceremony immediately after race.

Age Divisions

  • 5k & 10k Trail Race: 17 and under, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
  • Kids 1K: 5-7, 8-9, 10-12

Awards

  • T-shirt to all 5K & 10K registrants
  • Custom City of Trails Walking Sticks to 5K &10K Division Winners and Overall Male and Female Winner of Kids Baby Mammoth 1K
  • Overall 5K & 10K Race Winners receive a handmade stoneware Trail Stein by local potter, Leif Bjornson
  • Golden Boot Award to Fastest Teams (3 fastest combined times) and Largest Team (most team participants) Team pictures available during awards ceremony.

All race entrants and volunteers are eligible to win valuable and wonderful door prizes donated from local merchants.  Drawing immediately after the awards ceremony.

Call Amy, the Race Director, with any questions: 715-483-9542 or run@cityoftrails5K.com