Fire Tower Trail Races
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Fire Tower Trail Races
The Fire Tower Trail Races take place within St. Croix State Park near Hinckley, Minnesota on October 2, 2027. The course runs through forests, along rivers, and across prairie in the Kettle River valley and is described by the organizers as a flat course. The event is routed entirely inside the state park and uses the Group Campground near the Trail Center as race headquarters and the start/finish area.
The event offers four distances and a mix of on-course support levels:
- 100K: 11 aid stations, includes two climbs of the historic fire tower.
- 50K: 5 aid stations, includes a climb of the fire tower.
- 35K: 3 aid stations through varied terrain.
- 11K: 1 aid station, shorter park loop.
This is a cupless race; participants must provide a cup. Aid stations will offer water, electrolyte drink, pre-packaged snacks, a small selection of hot/fresh food, and a portable toilet at each station. Drop bags are limited to one per station, should be small, must be submitted before race start, and will be stored in the open; unclaimed items will be donated or discarded. For the 100K, there is no drop bag at the first aid station on the first loop.
Crew access is restricted to 100K runners at Start/Finish and the Overlook station only. Pacers are permitted for 100K participants after the first 50K loop and may join or swap at designated locations. The race is not chip-timed; visible bibs are used for finish recording. Participants receive event swag including a finisher medal, SweatVac beanie and headwrap, a Fire Tower patch, and 100K finishers receive buckles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
