New Glarus Woods Trail Run -- Opens May 1
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM CDT
- Location New Glarus, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 10 Mile, 5 Mile, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating outdoor experience at the 6th annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the scenic New Glarus, Wisconsin! This exciting event is part of the Savanna Trail Run Series and promises to be a fantastic day for runners and outdoor enthusiasts alike. Participants can enjoy a variety of race distances, with routes that traverse the beautiful landscapes of New Glarus Woods State Park.
Registration opens on May 1, 2025, so mark your calendars and secure your spot early! Proceeds from this trail run will support the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, who are working hard to develop new mountain bike trails. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a celebratory lunch, awards ceremony, and other fun activities! Parking will be available at New Glarus High School, with convenient options for reaching the start area. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that combines fitness, nature, and fun!
Registration opens on May 1, 2025, so mark your calendars and secure your spot early! Proceeds from this trail run will support the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, who are working hard to develop new mountain bike trails. After crossing the finish line, stick around for a celebratory lunch, awards ceremony, and other fun activities! Parking will be available at New Glarus High School, with convenient options for reaching the start area. Don’t miss out on this fantastic community event that combines fitness, nature, and fun!
Organiser's Description
_REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 1, 2025_
Join us Saturday, August 16 for the 6th annual New Glarus Wood Trail Run! We are part of the SAVANNA TRAIL RUN SERIES. Proceeds from this event go to the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, who are currently fundraising to build mountain bike trails in the park. We aim to host a top notch trail run that highlights our park. Stick around after the race for lunch, awards and other activities!
PARKING IS AT NEW GLARUS HIGH SCHOOL. Then you can walk, jog or take the shuttle bus to the start area in the park. Please see our website [https://newglaruswoodstrailrun.com/] for more details on the shuttle and bag drop.
NOTE: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
NEW THIS YEAR --> REGISTRATION PICKUP WILL BE IN THE PARK
Join us Saturday, August 16 for the 6th annual New Glarus Wood Trail Run! We are part of the SAVANNA TRAIL RUN SERIES. Proceeds from this event go to the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park, who are currently fundraising to build mountain bike trails in the park. We aim to host a top notch trail run that highlights our park. Stick around after the race for lunch, awards and other activities!
PARKING IS AT NEW GLARUS HIGH SCHOOL. Then you can walk, jog or take the shuttle bus to the start area in the park. Please see our website [https://newglaruswoodstrailrun.com/] for more details on the shuttle and bag drop.
NOTE: NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION THIS YEAR.
NEW THIS YEAR --> REGISTRATION PICKUP WILL BE IN THE PARK
Races
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16k Trail Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & New Glarus Woods Water Bottle and Magnet
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:15AM CDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 MAYThe course start/finish is in the day-use area and enters the woods at the Basswood Trail before descending to the Spur trail and downward to the prairie on the Bison Trail. The course climbs up above the prairie using a former farm road and continues on wide forested trails to complete 8 kilometers. The 8k runners finish at the start line after completing one loop. The 16k runners run through the start/finish line to start their second lap. Runners pass the water station twice on each lap of the course. The 16k and 8k races are open to runners 14 and up. The top overall M/F finishers in each race will receive awards, as will the top M/F participants in the following age groups: 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Think you have a good sense of pace? For the 16k runners, we will present a Consistency Award for the runner with the most even pace throughout the race. -
8k Trail Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & New Glarus Woods Trail Run Hat
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:30AM CDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 MAYThe course start/finish is in the day-use area and enters the woods at the Basswood Trail before descending to the Spur trail and downward to the prairie on the Bison Trail. The course climbs up above the prairie using a former farm road and continues on wide forested trails to complete 8K. The 8k runners finish at the start line after completing one loop. The 16k runners run through the start/finish line to start their second lap. Runners pass the water station twice on each lap of the course. The 8 and 16 kilometer races are open to runners 14 and up. The top overall M/F finishers in each race will receive awards, as will the top M/F participants in the following age groups: 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. -
5k Trail Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & New Glarus Woods Trail Run Hat
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM CDT)
$43.40
OPENS 01 MAYThe 5k starts and ends in the same location as the 8k and 10k routes. The park trails aren't flat and neither is this route! This will be a fun challenge for any age group. Walk or run, it's all for a great cause! -
Kids 1 Mile Trail Run -- FREE
Incl. Culver's Ice Cream Token
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:35AM CDT)
Free
OPENS 01 MAY1 Mile Fun Run on the NEW section of the mountain bike trail is free for kids this year! Come check it out! Untimed!
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