Storm the Bluffs - Trail Run, MTB, Duathlon
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Location Minnesota City, Minnesota
- Price $38.10 - $80.50
- Races 5 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure at the Storm the Bluffs event taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in beautiful Minnesota City, Winona. This exciting outdoor celebration features exhilarating race options designed for all fitness levels, including a 5K (3.4 miles) and a challenging 15K (9.32 miles) trail run, a thrilling 15K mountain bike race, and a dynamic duathlon that combines a 15K run, 15K mountain bike, and a final 2K run. With registration capped at just 100 participants, this is a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself while supporting a great cause—fundraising for youth mental health education and services at the Family & Children's Center in Winona.
Participants will experience the stunning Plowline trails of the Bronk Forest Management Unit, with steep climbs and picturesque wooded paths for trail runners, and fast-rolling tracks for mountain bikers. Plus, this event is eco-friendly as it promotes a cupless approach, encouraging everyone to bring their own reusable cups or bottles. Be sure to mark your calendars for check-in starting at 7:30 AM, with races kicking off shortly after. Whether you’re racing solo or grabbing a
Participants will experience the stunning Plowline trails of the Bronk Forest Management Unit, with steep climbs and picturesque wooded paths for trail runners, and fast-rolling tracks for mountain bikers. Plus, this event is eco-friendly as it promotes a cupless approach, encouraging everyone to bring their own reusable cups or bottles. Be sure to mark your calendars for check-in starting at 7:30 AM, with races kicking off shortly after. Whether you’re racing solo or grabbing a
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WHEN WE REACH THE LIMIT OR AT 11:59 PM ON NOVEMBER 24TH....WHICHEVER COMES FIRST!
Help us raise funds for youth mental health education and services at the Family & Children's Center in Winona as you explore the Plowline trails of the Bronk Forest Management Unit in Minnesota City, MN. Trail runners will get to experience the steep climbs and wooded trails that wind through the bluff. Mountain bikers will ride some fast-rolling single and double track with a tough heart-racing climb in the first half-mile of the race. You can get the best of both worlds if you join in on the duathlon!
RACE OPTIONS:
TRAIL RUN - 5 K (3.4 MILES)
TRAIL RUN - 15K (9.32 MILES)
MTB RACE - 15K (9.32 MILES)
DUATHLON - RUN 15K, MOUNTAIN BIKE 15K, RUN 2K (RELAY OPTIONS AVAILABLE)
Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event
NO CUTOFFS!! WE WILL BE THERE UNTIL THE LAST PARTICIPANT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE!
SCHEDULE:
7:30 am - All events check-in begins
8:30 am - Duathlon begins
10:00 am - 15k Trail run and 15k Mountain Bike events begin
10:30 am - 5k Trail run begins
CUPLESS EVENT
In an effort to lessen our race footprint on the environment, we are cupless. Please bring your own reusable cup, refillable water bottle, etc
AID STATIONS
There will be one aid station on the 15k course at 5.4 miles which you will access again at mile 8.4. There will also be an aid station at the start/finish line for Duathletes to utilize between their loops.
RACE SHIRTS
Technical Craft shirts can be purchased during registration for $15. Shirt order deadline is November 7th, 2024. Shirts are sold in Men's and Women's sizes. The Women's sizes tend to run a tad smaller in the torso whereas the Men's sizes are a bit wider in the torso. You will not be able to exchange sizes on race day so please be sure to double-check the size you are ordering.
VOLUNTEER INFO
If you choose not to participate but want to be involved, Volunteers will be needed pre-race, post-race, and throughout the day. Check out the volunteer page on RunSignUp to sign up to volunteer!
FAQS & POLICIES
Please read the FAQs & Policies document. Its your responsibility to understand the contents of this document and to be willing to follow all of our safety procedures.
Help us raise funds for youth mental health education and services at the Family & Children's Center in Winona as you explore the Plowline trails of the Bronk Forest Management Unit in Minnesota City, MN. Trail runners will get to experience the steep climbs and wooded trails that wind through the bluff. Mountain bikers will ride some fast-rolling single and double track with a tough heart-racing climb in the first half-mile of the race. You can get the best of both worlds if you join in on the duathlon!
RACE OPTIONS:
TRAIL RUN - 5 K (3.4 MILES)
TRAIL RUN - 15K (9.32 MILES)
MTB RACE - 15K (9.32 MILES)
DUATHLON - RUN 15K, MOUNTAIN BIKE 15K, RUN 2K (RELAY OPTIONS AVAILABLE)
Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event
NO CUTOFFS!! WE WILL BE THERE UNTIL THE LAST PARTICIPANT CROSSES THE FINISH LINE!
SCHEDULE:
7:30 am - All events check-in begins
8:30 am - Duathlon begins
10:00 am - 15k Trail run and 15k Mountain Bike events begin
10:30 am - 5k Trail run begins
CUPLESS EVENT
In an effort to lessen our race footprint on the environment, we are cupless. Please bring your own reusable cup, refillable water bottle, etc
AID STATIONS
There will be one aid station on the 15k course at 5.4 miles which you will access again at mile 8.4. There will also be an aid station at the start/finish line for Duathletes to utilize between their loops.
RACE SHIRTS
Technical Craft shirts can be purchased during registration for $15. Shirt order deadline is November 7th, 2024. Shirts are sold in Men's and Women's sizes. The Women's sizes tend to run a tad smaller in the torso whereas the Men's sizes are a bit wider in the torso. You will not be able to exchange sizes on race day so please be sure to double-check the size you are ordering.
VOLUNTEER INFO
If you choose not to participate but want to be involved, Volunteers will be needed pre-race, post-race, and throughout the day. Check out the volunteer page on RunSignUp to sign up to volunteer!
FAQS & POLICIES
Please read the FAQs & Policies document. Its your responsibility to understand the contents of this document and to be willing to follow all of our safety procedures.
Races
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15k Run/15k Mtb /2k Run Duathlon
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$80.50
Start off with a 3/4 mile uphill single track and flow through the beautiful single and double track trails for 15k until you are back to the start area and transition. After your transition to the bike, you'll follow the same 15k course with a 1/2 mile downhill finish! Then you will finish your race with a 1k mile run uphill grind and a quad-burning 1k down the hill. Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event. -
15k Run/15k Mtb/2k Run Duathlon Relay
Incl. $5.50 Fee & Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)
$80.50
Start off with a 3/4 mile uphill single track and flow through the beautiful single and double track trails for 15k until you are back to the start area and transition. After your transition to the bike, you'll follow the same 15k course with a 1/2 mile downhill finish! Then you will finish your race with a 1k mile run uphill grind and a quad-burning 1k down the hill. Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event. Note-The cost for the Relay is $75 total for the whole relay team. The first person to register will pay the full $75. Then when a second person registers for the relay team, the first person to register is given a refund of $35. If a third person joins the relay team, the first and second team members will receive a $10 refund. -
15K Mountain Bike
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
Start with a 1/2 mile gravel road climb and then hit the rolling double and single track trails followed by the same 1/2 mile gravel road down to the finish. Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event. -
15K Trail Run
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:00AM EST)
$48.70
Start off with a 3/4 mile uphill on a switchback-filled single track and flow through the beautiful single and double track trails on top of the bluff until your final descent to the finish. -
5K Trail Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Storm the Bluffs Technical Long Sleeved Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (10:30AM EST)
$38.10
This up, over, and back route takes you up the gravel road and down the "rock tumbler" and then back. The real challenge though is that there are technically no flat sections on the entire route!
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