Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race
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Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race
The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11 Mile Race is scheduled for August 1, 2026, at the Douglas Trailhead in Oronoco, Minnesota. The event is an 11 mile run held on the Douglas State Trail, an asphalt rail trail that extends from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island. The course passes under a canopy of trees that shade much of the route.
This edition marks the 50th anniversary of the event; the first Douglas Trail Race was held in 1976. The race was renamed in 2017 to honor a longtime running club member and volunteer. Participants are provided a race gift and post race refreshments, including watermelon.
Packet pickup is available near the start on race morning. The organizing club provides event information and maintains a race page for additional details. Named sponsors for the event include People's Food Co-Op, Taco Jed, Bloom Acai Cafe, Thesis Beer Project, and Cafe Aqui.
Location details list the Douglas State Trail - Douglas Trailhead on County Highway 14 in Oronoco, with the 75th Street Douglas Trail entrance noted as an address point. The event is presented as a community running event on a paved trail with on course shade and post race amenities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
