Quiet Silence

Quiet Silence

Quiet Silence is a nighttime trail event in Lake Mills, WI offering two out-and-back distances:

• 31 miler
• 17.5 miler

The course follows a flat crushed limestone rails-to-trails surface that is wide and largely nontechnical. The event takes place in the evening during the winter season, when darkness and falling temperatures are typical.

Trail and weather conditions vary. The trail is not plowed or groomed, so runners may encounter clear sections, drifts, icy or soft snow, and occasional post-holing. Participants should be prepared for changing footing and winter conditions.

Aid and support differ by distance. The 17.5 mile turnaround provides fluids (water and an electrolyte drink), light snacks, and drop bag service; the drop bag location is at the 17.5 mile turn, about 8.8 miles from the start, and will be returned to the start/finish area. The 31 miler has a full aid station at its turnaround with cold and hot drinks, food, a covered lit tent with chairs and heaters, and volunteers. Portable toilets are available at the start and at the 31 mile turnaround; there is no toilet at the 17.5 mile turnaround.

Required gear follows DNR safety guidance: two rear facing red lights and one forward facing red light with a blinking option, plus at least 10 square inches of reflective material on both the front and back of outer layers. Gear will be checked during pre race packet pickup.

Rewards include a finish token that is not a medal; the top three men and top three women in each distance receive an additional gift. Cutoff times are five hours for the 17.5 mile distance and nine hours for the 31 mile distance, roughly a 17 minute per mile pace. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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