Crater Trail Run
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Crater Trail Run
Crater Trail Run is an off-road trail event in Decorah, IA held on June 5, 2027. Races take place on the single-track trails of Van Peenen Memorial Park, part of a 17-mile-plus trail system used for mountain biking and running. Trails are groomed and marked for each race.
Distances include:
- 50K - 31.1 miles, 5500+ feet of climbing.
- 25K - 15.5 miles, 2750 feet of climbing.
- 10K - 6.3 miles, 1383 feet of climbing.
- 5K - 3.2 miles, 613 feet of climbing.
- 1 Mile - kids mile.
Aid stations and drop bag locations are provided at designated points. For the 50K there is a drop bag location at the start (also used at the 25K Van Peenen entrance), a drop bag location at the Palisades Park entrance, and a water/hydration station at a location called Death Valley that 50K runners pass four times. The 25K and shorter races use the Palisades Park and Death Valley stations with fewer passes.
The start and finish are at the trailhead on Quarry Hill Road at the Van Peenen Park entrance. Runners may change distances up until packet pickup; after packet pickup entrants are committed to their chosen distance and nonfinishers are listed as DNF. Headphones are discouraged for safety because trails are narrow in places.
Proceeds are split between the Northeast Iowa Montessori School, Decorah Human Powered Trails, and Decorah Park & Rec. The event proceeds in rain or shine; postponement or cancellation may occur only for extreme inclement weather and refunds are not guaranteed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
