Welcome to the City of Trails Run

St. Croix Falls is the “City of Trails” for good reason. Miles of city-limit trails wind through this ancient, glaciated valley via the Ice Age National Scenic Trail segments and alongside the St. Croix National Scenic Riverway. Take the opportunity to celebrate Wisconsin’s State trail celebration day, health, wellness, and physical activity with FIVE great running/hiking events on trails. There’s an enjoyable racing experience for any level or runner or trail enthusiast!

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Race Information

Date of Race: June 3th, 2023

6:00 am – 8:30 am: Race Day Registration and Bib/Chip Pick-up at the St. Croix Falls Snap Fitness
6:30 am: Full Marathon Start at Snap Fitness
7:30 am: Half-Marathon Start
8:00 am: 1K Kids Trail Run Start, Registration Closes
8:30 am: 5K & 10K Trail Run (simultaneous start)
10:15 am – 1:00 pm: Finish Line Festivities at Snap Fitness
10:30 am: Little Hiker Hustle at Snap Fitness by Finish line
10:45 am:  5K and 10K Awards Ceremony    Full marathon Awards will start around 11:00 am

Pre-Registration and/or Pick Up: June 2nd, 2023 

5:00 pm-7:00 pm at Snap Fitness St. Croix Falls.  Otherwise packets can be picked up the morning of the race as in past years.

Snap Fitness Location: 340 E Mckenny St, Saint Croix Falls, WI, 54024

Race Day: June 3rd, 2023

Embark on your adventure by arriving at Snap Fitness and either registering onsite or picking up your race gear. 

We CAN’T wait to see you all this year!

Course: Full Marathon
Location Start: Snap Fitness
Race Start Time: 6:30 am
Location Finish: Snap Fitness
Facility Info: Indoor bathroom facilities and showers

Course Summary: Tough and Gorgeous. You won’t regret taking on these 26.2 gorgeous miles of St. Croix Valley. Just about half mile of asphalt is
all that interrupts the amazing and rugged Interstate Trails. You will be doing a loop of the half marathon to complete your full.

Attention Hikers! No Soft starts this year. Please e-mail cityoftrailsrun@gmail.com if you have questions or comments on this.

Course Conditions:

  • Rugged hiking trail terrain- each year slightly different trail conditions given spring season weather. Rocks, tree roots, potential mud, drastic elevation changes, and beauty!

MAP- Rough map due to possible route changes due to recent flooding this spring.

Course: Half Marathon
Location Start: Snap Fitness
Race Start Time: 7:30 am (Half Marathon Race)
Location Finish: Snap Fitness
Facility Info: Indoor bathroom facilities and showers

Course Summary: Tough and Gorgeous. You won’t regret taking on these 13.1 gorgeous miles of St. Croix Valley. Just about half mile of asphalt is all that interrupts the amazing and rugged Ice Age Trail sampler.

Attention Hikers! No Soft starts this year. Please e-mail contact info if you have questions or comments on this. 

Course Conditions:

  • Rugged hiking trail terrain- each year slightly different trail conditions given spring season weather. Rocks, tree roots, potential mud, drastic elevation changes, and beauty!

Course: 10K Trail Run
Location Start: Snap Fitness
Race Start Time: 8:30am
Location Finish: Snap Fitness
Facility Info: Indoor bathroom facilities and showers

Course Summary: This is an out and back. Start out grassy to rugged terrain then to more level elevation. Dirt single track or grassy paths with occasional rugged rock outcrops on Trail segments.

Attention Hikers! The 10K Trail Run is open to hikers. Hiker Soft Start is at 8:30am on race day. Get a head start and allow a timely finish to enjoy refreshments, live music and other post-race activities–at a pace that allows smelling the flowers.

Course Conditions

  • Dirt single track or grassy paths with occasional rugged rock outcrops
    on Trail segments.
  • Picturesque forest and river valley views.
  • A few gradual uphill, predominantly downhill or flat

Course: 5K Trail Run
Location Start: Snap Fitness
Race Start Time: 8:30am
Location Finish: Snap Fitness
Facility Info: Indoor bathroom facilities and showers

Course Summary: This course winds around to include all that is a must for trail runners. A great starting course to try trail running.

Course Conditions:

  • Start of 5k at Snap Fitness
  • Start out on grassy to mostly single dirt track terrain. Occasional rugged rock outcrops and different elevations to make this run challenging. Great introduction to trail running.
  • Entering a path into the Interstate Park.
  • Finish at Snap Fitness.

Course: Baby Mammoth Kids 1K Trail Run
Location Start: Snap Fitness
Race Start Time: 8:00am
Location Finish: Snap Fitness
Facility Info: Ample parking, Indoor bathroom facilities

Course Summary: Run like a deer through the woods in this quick and exciting traipse.  An excellent way to start a trail running career!

Course Conditions:

  • Dirt paths and grassy field on 99% of route

Other Info: 

  • Ages 5-12
  • All trail runners receive a Trail Run T-shirt
  • Overall Male and Female Winners receive Baby Mammoth Prize
  • Parents welcome to run with child, no extra fee or registration necessary

LITTLE HIKER HUSTLE! 

Lil’ Hiker Hustle: Open to 2-5 year olds. Each participant will receive a participation memorabilia. 2-5 year olds race 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.

Prizes:

  • Overall male and female winners receive trophies
    • 5K/10K – TBD
    • Half Marathon – TBD
    • Full Marathon – TBD
  • Each first time Full and Half Marathon participant receives a custom City of Trail finisher medal. Every year after your initial race with us you will receive a year embellished emblem with the year and race noted. This emblem will be able to be slipped onto the lanyard from your finisher medal you initially received. Make sure you keep your finisher medal for this purpose. 
  • Division prizes awarded to the top two finishers in each division for the 5K, 10K, Half, and Full Marathon
  • All race participants receives a high-quality performance t-shirt- Must register by May 8th each year, as that is the cut off date to ensure a t-shirt.
  • All race participants receive a swag bag that has their BIB # on it that can be utilized for bag drop at race start and will be brought to the finish line for pick up. Feel free to place any items you want in the bag for the finish line. *race is not responsible for lost or stolen bag items but work hard to make sure this does not occur. 

DIVISIONS: 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Early Bird Registration (Register Prior to 4/1/2022 up to 4/31/2022)

  • 1K = $15
  • 5K= $45
  • 10K= $50
  • Half Marathon = $55
  • Full Marathon= $60

Standard Registration (Register between 5/1/2022 – 5/31/2022)

  • 1K = $15
  • 5K= $55
  • 10K= $60
  • Half Marathon = $65
  • Full Marathon= $70

Race Day Registration (Last Minute Registration 6/1/2022 – 6/4/2022)

  • 1K = $15
  • 5K= $60
  • 10K= $65
  • Half Marathon = $70
  • Full Marathon= $75

SPECIAL DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE for Families and Youth Race Teams

  • Family Discount (3+ members required) = $10 off of each registration (Works for any race. Family members can run in different races too!)
  • Youth Race Team = Flat $5 off per runner for any race (All runners must run the same race and must be 18 years or younger! Also must provide team you run for)
  • Veteran Discount= Flat $15 per runner for any veteran.

Note: Abuse of the discounts will cause for immediate disqualification in the race. All discounts will be applied when registering in the online registration page here –> Register