It doesn't matter if you walk or run. Follow the trail to better health.
Ready...Set...Go!
**In-Person or Virtual Options available for 2023**
Be a part of the 2023 Trail Run Challenge... Get fit, healthy & outside! The Park District will hold a four race trail series in Your Parks. Whether you walk or run, you will be choosing a path to better health. All ages and abilities are welcome!
General Race Information:
- No Dogs. Due to the size of the trails and safety of all parties, no pets allowed for in-person race.
- Offering a Virtual Option and In-Person Option - must select at time of registration.
- In-Person races will include age group awards. There will be no age group awards for the virtual option.
- A course map will be posted at the park and emailed to all participants.
Don't have the right gear? Don't worry, Cant' Stop Running Company has it all including in-stock trail shoes. Visit them today to get properly fitted, you'll be glad you did!
Races
All races are 5K. In-Person Race check-in starts at 8 a.m. and the race starts promptly at 9 a.m. Timing will be provided by Can't Stop Timing. Be sure to allow yourself enough time to get checked in and ready for the race. The virtual course will be marked for 7 days, dates are listed below. The trails open at 8:00 a.m. and all virtual runs must be completed by park closing (at sunset). Aerial maps of the 2023 Hobart race course and Garbry Big Woods Reserve race course are below. The other 2023 race maps will be added closer to the race date.
Trail Run Challenge
In-Person: May 21; Virtual: May 21 - May 27 Hobart Urban Nature Preserve - New!
Early Register By: May 4
In-Person: June 11; Virtual: June 11 - June 17 Garbry Big Woods Reserve
Early Register By: May 25
In-Person: July 9; Virtual: July 9 - July 15 Lost Creek Reserve
Early Register By: June 22
In-Person: Aug. 13; Virtual: Aug. 13 - Aug. 19 Stillwater Prairie Reserve
Early Register By: July 27
Registration & Entry Fees
| REGISTRATION | 18 & older | 17 & under |
| Early (with t-shirt)* | $25 | $20 |
| Early (no t-shirt) | $20 | $15 |
| After Early (no t-shirt) | $25 | $20 |
| Series (4 t-shirts included)** | $90 | $80 |
| Series (no t-shirts) | $70 | $60 |
* Deadlines for early registration are listed with race locations and dates above.
**Includes 4 individual race shirts - register by May 4.
How To Register
Online: CantStopRunningCo.com
By Mail: Makes checks payable to Miami County Park District
Miami County Park District
Trail Run Challenge
2645 E. St. Rt. 41
Troy, OH 45373
Team Challenge
Sign up your group for the 2023 Trail Run Team Challenge. This is a great way to inspire members to get fit, healthy and outside. Encourage your company, neighborhood, family and/or friends to take this Challenge by signing up together as a team! The Team Challenge can complement your healthy lifestyle by providing an opportunity to set and accomplish goals over a four-month period. Remember, the goal is better health, so you don’t have to be a runner to participate - walkers are welcomed!
The 2023 Team Challenge competition is based on your team's participation rate. The team with the highest participation over the entire series receives five free entries for the 2024 Trail Run Challenge and a one (1) hour team outing at the Lost Creek Reserve Corn Maze.
How Do I Register a Team?
Follow these steps to register your team:
1. Choose on a team captain/contact person
2. Enlist your friends and co-workers to join
3. Choose a team name
4. Fill out the Team Roster (tip: choose people who will participate, if a team member does not participate, it will count against your team's total participation percentage)
5. Register (online or mail-in) for races or series
6. Email team name, team captain, contact information and team roster to Mindy at mweaver@miamicountyparks.com
TEAM SHIRTS: Teams have the option to purchase custom team shirts. They are available for $10 each. To receive team shirts by the first race, please submit team name/logo to Mindy (mweaver@miamicountyparks.com) by April 24. Shirt sizes and quantities must be submitted by May 1. All shirts will be given to the team captain for distribution at first race. You can continue to add team members throughout the series however, special arrangements would need to be made for additional team shirts - extra charges would apply.
FYI
The runs take place rain or shine. If there are any concerns regarding race cancellation please check MiamiCountyParks.com home page. We will also post this information on our Facebook page, Miami County Park District and on our Twitter account, MiamiCoParks.
Due to the nature of trail runs, distances may vary slightly.
Prizes will be given to the top overall male and female participants. Awards will be given to the top three males and females in each age group.
The age groups are as follows: 12 & under, 13 - 17, 18 - 24, 25 - 29, 30 - 34, 35 - 39, 40 - 44, 45 - 49, 50 - 54, 55 - 59, 60 - 64, 65 - 69 and 70 & up
For questions/comments please contact Mindy Weaver at (937) 335-6273 or mweaver@miamicountyparks.com.
Race Results
Please visit CantStopRunningCo.com for race results.
Thank You 2022 Sponsors!
This event would not be possible without the support from our sponsors.
If interested in supporting this wonderful event, please contact Amanda at 937.335.6273.