Eddy Trail Races
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Event Information
The Eddy Trail Races offer two trail running distances on a Saturday in August: a 50k and a half marathon. The races start and finish at the Chi Rho Center on the south side of Lake Sylvia, near Annandale, Minnesota.
Course Details
Both courses run through the Stanley Eddy Park Reserve. The Big Eddy 50k involves loops through the parks and connecting roads, with a course described as slightly longer than 50 kilometers. It features multiple aid stations, including one main station runners pass six times. The Eddy Half Marathon course consists of approximately 8 miles of trails, 3 miles of gravel, and some paved road sections at the start and finish. It includes three aid stations.
Additional Event Features
A pre-race packet pickup and social hour with dinner, yard games, and access to the lake is held on Friday evening. On-site, camp-style cabin lodging for both Friday and Saturday nights is available, along with meals. Participants also have the option to swim in Lake Sylvia after finishing.
Logistical details include a packet pickup on Saturday morning before the races and a free race photo service. The 50k has a 10-hour time limit, and the half marathon has a 4-hour time limit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
