Pen Park Trails Fest
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Pen Park Trails Fest at Peninsula State Park
Pen Park Trails Fest is a trail running event held at Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, Wisconsin, using Welcker's Point Shelter as the start and finish location. The event offers two measured trail distances and on-course support with nutrition.
Participants receive a race hoodie, a completion medal, and a post-race beer from Sway Brewing and Blending or a nonalcoholic beverage. Food and beverages are available at the finish area. The event contributes proceeds to the Friends of Peninsula State Park for trail development and maintenance.
Course details:
- 30K
- 14K
The 30K course begins on a roughly 2-mile gravel path, then continues onto the park's single-track and multi-use trails. The route climbs and descends the Niagara Escarpment multiple times and visits Sven's and Eagle bluffs before returning to Welcker's Point Shelter.
The 14K follows the same gravel path as the 30K initially, splits from the longer course near mile 5, and includes several climbs and longer descents relative to the park's topography. Both distances finish at Welcker's Point Shelter where food and beverages are provided.
Time and cutoff information: both distances have a six-hour time limit; the 30K includes a strictly enforced cutoff at the Eagle Panorama Aid Station (mile 14.2). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.