Tour de Dodge

Tour de Dodge

Tour de Dodge is a trail race held at Governor Dodge State Park, with the amphitheater lot serving as race headquarters. A Wisconsin State Parks vehicle admission sticker is required for park entry.

Distances and course facts:

• 50K: 30.5 miles, 4000 ft elevation gain, 7 aid stations, 9 hour cutoff
• 27K: 17.5 miles, 2300 ft elevation gain, 4 aid stations, 7 hour cutoff
• 10K: 6 miles, 900 ft elevation gain, 1 aid station, no cutoff

Parking is organized in the Amphitheater lot with overflow parking in the Cox Hollow lot. Camping is available at the Twin Valley Campground and hotels are located in Dodgeville, about a five minute drive from the park. Travel times to the park are given as approximate driving durations from nearby cities.

Race operations note that packet pickup occurs on race morning. Weather in mid April can include sun, rain, or lingering snow and ice, and trail conditions depend on recent weather.

The event runs as a cupless race to reduce environmental impact; participants may add or bring a collapsible cup for use at aid stations. The organizer lists registration dates and fees, a no refund and no transfer policy, limited deferrals for pregnancy or serious illness, and a cancellation policy that may result in no refunds and redistribution of proceeds to local conservation groups. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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