Bingo Challenge Races
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Event overview
The Bingo Challenge Races take place in Lake Elmo, MN on Monday, February 16, 2026. The event uses repeated 3.5+ mile trail loops around Eagle Point Lake. To earn a bingo ball, a runner must complete a loop in under 45 minutes. Loops repeat and a runner may draw up to eight balls; runners who do not complete bingo by the eighth lap receive a DNB (Did Not Bingo) status but still receive a time, distance, and competitor Woodle. Registration is handled through RunSignup.
Distances and event formats
- 3x3 Bingo Card - 10.7–14.3 miles
- 4x4 Bingo Card - 14.3–28.6 miles
- 5k - 3.5 mile one lap
- 10k - 7 mile two lap
Course, logistics and rules
The race starts at the Eagle Point Trailhead in the northwest corner of the Eagle Point parking lot at 1515 Keats Ave N, Lake Elmo. The 3.5 mile loop is marked with ACR arrows but trails have many offshoots and remain open to the public. Aid at the Start/Finish line includes water and light snacks; a water refill station will be available and participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle. Timing uses chips with gun time and group starts; each runner must wear a visible bib. Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers by gun time. The course is not stroller-friendly, and bikes and pets are not allowed. Packet pickup details are TBA, with day-of pickup available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.