Chippewa Trail Races
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Chippewa Trail Races - New Auburn, WI
The Chippewa Trail Races take place on April 25, 2026 at the David R. Obey (Chippewa Moraine) Ice Age Interpretive Center near New Auburn, Wisconsin. The event offers multiple trail distances and a mix of single-track and narrow dirt paths through forests and rolling terrain.
The race program includes:
- 50K out-and-back on Ice Age Trail and Circle Trail
- 50K relay two-person teams on the 50K course
- 20 Miler out-and-back using Ice Age Trail and Circle Trail
- 10K loop mostly single-track on Ice Age Trail and Circle Trail
Course features include numerous small hills and one major climb near the finish, roots and rocks on the trail, and views of over 20 lakes such as South Shattuck Lake, Dans Lake, and Plummer Lakes. Notable landmarks are Rattlesnake Hill, the Three Sisters Boardwalk, Kim's Bridge, and a 100-foot bridge through a tall pine swamp.
The course is marked with pink flags and pink ribbon. Aid stations provide snacks and drinks including Snickers, salted nut rolls, fruit snacks, chocolate chip cookies, Oreos, Gatorade, and water. Porta-potties are located at start/finish and at the turnaround. Drop bags are available at the 50K turnaround. Field limits and finisher items: 50K limit 180, 20 Miler limit 150, 10K limit 120, relay limit 35 teams; all finishers receive a full-color 8.5 x 11 print of the current year logo. Cutoffs vary by distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.