Quiet Silence 50k

  • Date Fri 5th December 2025 - Sat 6th December 2025
  • Time 7:00PM CST
  • Location Lake Mills, Wisconsin
  • Price $48.70 - $80.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Quiet Silence 50k, taking place from December 5th to December 6th, 2025, in the picturesque Lake Mills, Jefferson. This unique event invites runners of all levels to challenge themselves along the scenic Glacial Drumlin State Trail. Kicking off at 7 PM on December 5th, participants will have 8 hours to complete the stunning out-and-back course, starting from Rotary Park and reaching the Western terminus in Cottage Grove.

For those who may not be ready to tackle the full 50k, a 25k option is now available, starting at 8 PM and allowing runners 4 hours to finish. The mostly flat, crushed gravel trail ensures a smooth and enjoyable run. As you journey through this beautiful landscape, you'll find support at key points, including a drop bag station and warm food at the halfway mark for the 50k runners. With awards for the top three male and female finishers, this event promises to be a memorable one. Embrace the spirit of mindfulness as you run through the night, celebrating the beauty of nature and community. Join us for a night of fun and camaraderie at the Quiet Silence 50k!

Organiser's Description

12/5 at 7pm, youll have 8 hours to complete this out and back 50k on the Glacial Drumlin State Trail. We will be starting at the Rotary Park in Lake Mills and turning around at the Western terminus of the Glacial Drumlin in Cottage Grove.

UPDATE: We have added a 25k option for those who aren't quite ready to tackle the full 50k OR for whom a 50k doesn't fit into your training schedule. You will start at 8pm at the Rotary Park in Lake Mills and have 4 hours to complete this out and back course.

This section of the Glacial Drumlin State Trail is a mostly flat, crushed gravel trail.

This event is brought to you by TYDISH Wildera & Collective partnering with Chase the Sun Running Co. Our relationship with the cities we travel through and the DNR are highly protected. We are so lucky and thankful to have this all season, multi-use path here locally. We will absolutely adhere to the highest respect to everyone involved who maintains it.

Thank you!!!-

Nicole and Carri, your RDs.

_RACE INFO: PLEASE SEE THE ATHLETE GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS._

50K - One unsupported drop bag is allowed on the way out. Itll be set at an outdoor pavilion roughly 8 miles from the start. Then youll pass it again (mile 23ish) on the way back and on to the finish!!! The halfway mark of the 50k is your turnaround point. Here, well host warm food, all the usual running snacks, volunteers and cheers to fill you back up and send you back on your way.

25k - One supported drop bag is allowed at the turnaround, at approximately 8 miles. There is no other aid for this course.

The event is clock timed with awards given to the top 3 Female and Male finishers.

Its Quiet out and Silence on the way back. Obviously not total silence, just a gentle way for us to remember to be mindful of the sleeping communities we are traveling through late at night and into the early morning.

Itll be fun they said!!!!!

Races

  • Quiet Silence 50k

    Incl. $5.50 Fee

    Fri 5th December 2025 (7:00PM CST)

    $80.50

    Trail passes are not needed for foot traffic on the Glacial Drumlin Trail. There will be plenty of parking at the trailhead, but as always, we encourage you to carpool when possible.
  • Quiet Silence 25k

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Fri 5th December 2025 (8:00PM CST)

    $48.70

    Trail passes are not needed for foot traffic on the Glacial Drumlin Trail. There will be plenty of parking at the trailhead, but as always, we encourage you to carpool when possible.

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Location

191 Sandy Beach Rd, Lake Mills, 53551, WI, United States

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