Corn to Creek 25k
Discover the Magic of Wilderness Park Step off the pavement and into the trail state of mind at the Corn to Creek Trail Races, a grassroots 25K and 10K designed to showcase the rugged charm and winding singletrack of Wilderness Park. Held as the vibrant fall season winds down and the air turns crisp, this community-driven event invites trail runners of all levels to experience a thoughtfully marked course that celebrates the park's natural flow and beauty. Whether you're a seasoned trail enthusiast looking for a rewarding local loop, a newcomer ready to dip your toes into off-road running, or a road runner excited about an off-season race opportunity, this event is your perfect autumn adventure. All proceeds will go to Friends of Wilderness Park, a local nonprofit. This allows us to fund a variety of trail maintenance/improvement projects, provide conservation and education, and host community events \(and hopefully trail races!\) in the future. No cutoffs! Enjoy your day out there The 25K is a single, flowy, non-repetitive loop that traverses a massive portion of the park! The 10K course has a unique start loop of 2.5 miles, then "cloverleafs" off of the start/finish area to follow 1.85 miles out and back on a portion shared by the 25K \(3.7 round trip\) Expect about 10-15% crushed limestone, and 85-90% dirt singletrack with a wonderfully natural flow. If you are completely new to trail running, the course could be described as technical in parts - think fallen leaves, a few roots and rocks, and a couple punchy, short hills. If you've hiked or run a lot on various trails around the country or world, you might consider this non-technical. No special gear is required. Both races have little to no repetition. Expect negligible elevation gain overall \(100 feet or so for the 10K and 200 feet or so for the 25K\). Be prepared for chilly temperatures due to the time of year, but get excited, as this course will feel like a surprisingly remote late-fall adventure through the woods and along the creek! We will have a well-stocked start and finish area with restrooms available. There will be 3 well-stocked aid stations for the 25K, one of them being halfway through with restrooms available. There will also be a water drop between the last aid and the finish. The 10K will utilize the start and finish area as its mid-course aid station. Sign up link: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=141350