Flying Acorn Trail Run

Flying Acorn Trail Run

Flying Acorn takes place at Squirrel Hills Trail Park near Minnedosa, Manitoba, and offers multiple trail distances on a mix of decades old double track and newly constructed single track. The event is set on community trails that include the Perimeter Loop, the Cenovus Energy Unity Trail, and Les Métis Way.

Distances

• Half Marathon (21.1 km)
• 10K (about 10.6 km, ~190 m elevation)
• 5K (about 5.4 km, ~90 m elevation)

Course details describe the 10K as grass-surface double track for the first half with single track connectors, and dirt single track for the second half with a gradual 2 km uphill, a fast 2 km downhill, then a 1 km climb back to the trailhead. The Half Marathon is two laps of the 10K route with about 380 m of elevation gain. The 5K follows the Perimeter Loop.

Two aid stations on the 10K route provide four access points for runners; 5K runners have access to an aid station near the halfway point. The event is cupless and participants are asked to carry their own water bottle. First aid is available at the start and finish area and on call in the park. Over the ear headphones are not permitted; a single earbud is allowed. Race bib pickup occurs at the Sunrise Credit Union Pavilion on the Friday evening and the morning of the event.

The event is Trail Sisters Approved and provides race shirts, finisher medals, awards for top three male and female finishers, post race snacks and pizza, free professional photos after the race, and UT of MB points for Manitoba Association of Trail Runners members. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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