Quiet Silence
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Quiet Silence
Quiet Silence is an evening trail event in Lake Mills, WI, organized by TYDISH Running. The event offers two out-and-back distances and takes place on a wide, flat crushed limestone rails-to-trails corridor with minimal technical terrain.
- 31 miler
- 17.5 miler
The course runs through rural open spaces as daylight fades; conditions vary by year and may include clear trail, snow, drifts, or icy sections. The trail is multi-use and not plowed or maintained specifically for the event.
Aid and drop bag details vary by distance. The 17.5 miler turnaround offers water, an electrolyte drink, light snacks, and a place to leave a drop bag; drop bags are returned to the start/finish but retrieval may require a wait. The 31 miler has a full aid station at its turnaround with hot and cold drinks, food, a covered lit tent, chairs, heaters, and volunteers. Portable toilets are provided at the start and at the 31 miler turnaround; there is no toilet at the 17.5 miler turnaround.
Event policies include no loud noise makers, no alcohol served by organizers, and a cupless aid station policy—participants must provide their own vessels. Required gear follows DNR safety guidelines: 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; these items will be checked during pre-race packet pickup.
Cutoff times are 5 hours for the 17.5 miler and 9 hours for the 31 miler. Finishers receive a token rather than a medal; the top three female and male finishers in each distance receive an additional special gift. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
