Quiet Silence
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About the race
Quiet Silence is a night time running event in Lake Mills, WI on December 18, 2026, organized by TYDISH Running. The course is a wide, flat crushed limestone rails to trails with minimal technical terrain and is run as out and back distances.
Distances offered:
- 31 miles out and back
- 17.5 miles out and back
The course can vary with winter conditions. The trail is not plowed and participants may encounter clear tread, snow drifts, ice, or post holing in open areas. Aid and support differ by distance: the 17.5 mile turnaround provides fluids and light snacks and allows a drop bag that will be returned to the start area. The 31 mile turnaround is a full aid station with cold and hot drinks, food, a covered lit tent with chairs and heaters, volunteers, and drop bag support. Portable toilets are available at the start and at the 31 mile turnaround; there is no toilet at the 17.5 mile turnaround.
Safety and rules include a cupless aid station policy, no large noise makers, and no alcohol served by the organizers. Required gear follows DNR trail guidelines: two rear facing red lights and one forward facing red light with a blinking option, plus at least ten square inches of reflective material on both the front and back of outer layers; gear will be checked at packet pickup. Cutoff times are five hours for the 17.5 mile distance and nine hours for the 31 mile distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
