Firelane Trail Trial
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Firelane Trail Trial
The Firelane Trail Trial is a time-trial trail race on Holman Lane in Forest Park. The course covers 4.5 miles roundtrip and consists of three repeats of running from the meadow at the bottom up to the gate and back. Near the bottom participants use a short section of Wildwood to return beside the meadow between repeats. The course includes significant elevation change, reported at roughly 1,266 feet of total gain and loss for the full distance.
Runners start in timed waves with small groups leaving at ten-minute intervals. Bib pickup is at the start area; there is a tent for dropping a coat. Participants should watch for other park users, especially on the Wildwood section, and parking is on neighborhood streets at the base of Holman Lane; carpooling or using transit is also possible and Great Notion Brewing is within walking distance of the trailhead.
Entry fees vary by date, ranging from $55 to $85 depending on registration timing and availability. Registrations are nontransferable and nonrefundable; cancellations more than 30 days before the event receive a 50% credit toward a future race, while cancellations within 30 days receive no credit. The race does not allow poles. After the race there is a gathering at Great Notion Brewing with drinks and pizza available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
