Eddy Trail Races
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Eddy Trail Races (Annandale, Minnesota)
Eddy Trail Races are two trail events based at Chi Rho Center on the south side of Lake Sylvia, on the outskirts of Annandale, Minnesota. Both courses run through Stanley Eddy Park Reserve and use nearby roads to connect the parks and the camp.
- 50k - Big Eddy: multiple loops through Stanley Eddy Park Reserve and connecting roads.
- Half marathon - The Eddy: mix of trails, gravel, and short pavement sections.
The Big Eddy course measures closer to 51–52 kilometers and includes a main aid station passed six times plus three other aid stations passed twice each, for a total of 12 aid station visits over the course. Big Eddy runners may use drop bags that are transported to the main aid station; the main aid station is passed at miles 2, 6, 10, 21, 25, and 29. The half marathon includes about eight miles of trails and three miles of gravel, and has three aid stations with one station passed three times. Both courses are hilly and run through scenic park terrain.
Event services include Friday evening packet pickup and a social hour with a grilled meal, onsite lodging in camp-style cabins with showers, and Saturday morning packet pickup. Time limits are set at 10 hours for the 50k and 4 hours for the half. Bib transfers are allowed up to race day via the registrant account. No refunds are available under the event refund policy.
Races provide volunteer roles such as medical support, course marking, aid station staff, and traffic monitoring. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.