Crater Trail Run
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Crater Trail Run
The Crater Trail Run is a trail running event in Decorah, IA, held on the single track trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park. The park is part of an extensive system of 17+ miles of single track trails used for running and mountain biking. The course is off-road and marked for each race.
Distances and approximate climbs:
- 1 Mile
- 5K : 3.2 miles, 613 feet climbing.
- 10K : 6.3 miles, 1,383 feet climbing.
- 25K : 15.5 miles, 2,750 feet climbing.
- 50K : 31.1 miles, 5,500+ feet climbing.
Aid and crew details are provided on course. Aid stations supply water, hydration drink and food while supplies last. Specific aid and drop bag locations are established for each distance, including a station at Death Valley that is passed multiple times by looped distances.
The start and finish are at the Van Peenen Park trailhead on Quarry Hill Road. All turns are marked for each race. Runners may change their chosen distance up until the Friday night packet pickup; after packet pickup entries are final for race day. Runners are asked to wear race tags on the front and to be cautious on narrow sections of trail. Proceeds benefit the Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Decorah Human Powered Trails and the Decorah Park & Rec. Climbs are approximate and the event proceeds rain or shine. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
