Running Wild Trail Run - Pelican Rapids
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Running Wild Trail Run in Pelican Rapids
Running Wild Trail Run is a community trail event held at Maplewood State Park near Pelican Rapids, Minnesota. The event uses park terrain that includes tree-covered hills, clear lakes in valleys, hardwood forests, wildflowers and wildlife. The park contains more than 9,000 acres and about 25 miles of hiking trails.
The event offers multiple short-course options on natural trails that vary in surface and grade. Course descriptions note varied and sometimes steep terrain typical of northwest Minnesota parklands. Proceeds from the event benefit Health Resources Center, a local nonprofit.
Registration for the event opens on January 1, 2027. The organizer describes the event as family oriented and lists a children’s distance alongside adult and hike options. The site also identifies Maplewood State Park as located seven miles east of Pelican Rapids on State Highway 108 in Otter Tail County.
Distances offered include:
- 7K Trail Run
- 1-Mile LIFE Hike
- 200 yard Kid’s Run WILD
The event has run for multiple years and is presented as a recurring annual fundraiser that takes place in early summer. Course conditions, parking, and other logistical details are provided by the organizer for participants and volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
