Tröegs Rugged Trail 5K Run for Conservation

Celebrate with us at our annual Tröegs Rugged Trail Run for Conservation! We are geared up for making this another successful fundraiser in support of the Ned Smith Center's lands and trails system. The Center boasts a beautiful woodland setting with over 9 miles of trails winding through 500+ acres of land, a scenic bridge over the Wiconisco Creek, a children’s natural play area, three rotating art galleries featuring the art of Ned Smith and various national and local artists, a gift shop, and innovative educational programming for all ages. The Center is thrilled to partner with Tröegs Brewing Company for this exciting event! All proceeds will support the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art. The race will begin at 5pm for the Hopback Trail and around 5:10pm for the Rugged Trail. Following the race, an after-party featuring live music, a basket raffle, food and drink, and vendors. The awards ceremony will commence around 7pm. Winners do not need to be present to receive their awards, but Raffle winners must be present to collect their baskets. While the Ned Smith Center is pet friendly, we do not allow dogs to participate in the race. They may cheer their runner on from the finish line and enjoy the after party. Dogs may also be spectators around the trails. This year we will feature your own photos #TroegsRugged5K or your can tag @TroegsBeer or @nedsmithcenter on Twitter. Please share your photos of the event for more race day fun. *Note - while the trails remain open for public use during the race, only runners who have registered are allowed to run the courses with the group. Signs will be posted along the course to inform hikers of the pending race.* Registration: Early Bird registration is $45 for ages 13+ (12 and under is $15) ends at midnight on April 30, 2026. Starting May 01, 2026, the price will increase to $50. Day-of Registration will be $55 for ages 13+ (12 and under is $20). Registration includes a Rugged Trail Run 5K t-shirt,