Germantown Trail Race
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Germantown Trail Races
The event takes place on 10/17/2026 at Germantown MetroPark, with the Morning Glory Shelter listed as the race base near the Twin Valley Welcome Center. The park includes areas of old-growth forest, water-carved ravines, prairies, meadows, and the Twin Creek corridor; the course traverses these landscapes.
Distances offered and associated fees:
- 13.1 miles (half marathon), $70
- 10K, $50
- 5K, $40
- 20K relay, four 5K loops, $40
- 6 Hours of Power event, $60
- Fall Pack Pass entry into all 2025 events valid until 12/31, $100
Facilities at the start/finish area include free parking, a shelter for shade or rain protection, and vault-style restrooms; flush toilets are available at the nearby visitor center. The 20K relay is organized as four 5K loops for teams of two to four participants; each participant must run at least one loop and participants register separately.
Participants receive a custom race bib, a custom medal, a custom race sticker, Hammer Nutrition gel/fiz, aid station support, a marked course, timing, and snacks or refreshments at the start/finish. Discounted race shirts are available for $20 and are delivered to a home address via Amazon Prime; a discount code for the Wolf Pack store is provided in the confirmation email.
The race is permitted under special use authorization from Five Rivers MetroParks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
