Trailfest

Trailfest Presented by MN Trail Run Collective Trailfest is a 12-hour celebration of the trail community, running from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM. There is no frantic mass start, no rigid schedule, and no strict course cutoffs. You move at your own pace—join when you can, and leave when you must. Built for the Ultra Training Grind First and foremost, Trailfest is designed for those grinding out peak training blocks for upcoming fall ultras who want a supported, high-mileage long run. Consider this the perfect opportunity for a full race-day dress rehearsal. Our Basecamp pavilion serves as the operational hub, the start, the finish, and your main Aid Station. We will have water, ice, Coke, ginger ale, and basic pre-packaged snacks available. However, because ultra nutrition is highly individualized and essential to your training success, please bring your specific race-day fuel with you. We encourage you to bring your own drop bags, coolers, and lawn chairs. Set up your personal pit-stop right at the pavilion so you can practice your exact crew-station transitions, gear swaps, and fueling strategies between loops. Challenge Your Distance (Low-Pressure, High-Support) While this is an ideal training ground for veteran ultra-runners, Trailfest is also a low-pressure environment for hikers, trail runners, and everyone in between to challenge themselves. If you’ve been wanting to test your limits and try out a new distance, this is a safe, fully mapped trail system to see what you can do alongside a supportive community. Prizes, Raffles & Milestone Achievements We are celebrating both raw grit and participation. To keep things fair and official, all distance claims for milestones and top awards must be verified by showing your GPS data (Garmin, Apple Watch, Strava, etc.) to the crew at Basecamp when you check out. The Longest Distance Award: We’ll be handing out a fun prize bag for the individual (runner or hiker) who logs the most total verified mileage throughout the 12-hou