Mindy Creek Trail Races

Mindy Creek Trail Races

The Mindy Creek Trail Races take place in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin, with start and finish at the Polk County Information Center, 710 S Highway 35. Courses run on a mix of single track, gravel, paved trail and grass, and include technical sections, rolling hills and bridges. Parking is available in the Information Center lot.

Distances

• Marathon
• Half-Marathon
• 10K

Registration opens November 27, 2026 and closes August 22, 2027. Online registration is limited to 150 runners; once that limit is reached only race day sign ups will be accepted. There are no refunds and entries may not be transferred or deferred.

Course and race details include:

• Marathon: runners complete the half marathon course twice, with over 18 miles of single track. Full aid stations at miles 5, 9, 13, 18 and 22; water only at miles 8 and 21. Finish time cutoff is 7 hours and runners must start the second loop by 3 hours 15 minutes. Drop bags accepted at the start/finish area. Awards for top three male and female finishers. All finishers receive a full color 8.5 x 11 print of the event logo.
• Half Marathon: a lollipop shaped course with over 9 miles of single track. Full aid at miles 5 and 9; water only at mile 8. Finish cutoff is 5 hours. Awards for top three male and female and masters over 40. Finishers receive a print.
• 10K: out and back with about 2 miles single track, 2 miles paved trail, 1 mile gravel and 1 mile grass. Water only at the turnaround. Finish cutoff is 2 hours. Awards for top three male and female. Finishers receive a print.

General information: packet pickup is race morning only. Bathrooms are available at the Information Center and at an outdoor restroom building. External music is not allowed on course; headphones are recommended. Aid stations typically offer water, sports drink, snacks and small items such as cookies, gummies, chips and pickles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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