Tour de Dodge
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Tour de Dodge - April 17, 2027
Tour de Dodge is a trail running event organized by the Driftless Trail Collective at Governor Dodge State Park in Dodgeville, WI. The 2027 edition is scheduled for April 17, 2027. Proceeds from the event are split between Friends of Governor Dodge and the Driftless Area Land Conservancy (DALC).
- 50K
- 27K
- 10K
The courses include aid stations and portable bathrooms: the 50K has five fully stocked aid stations (two visited twice), the 27K has four aid stations, and the 10K has one aid station. The 50K course has approximately 4,000 ft of elevation gain and a 9-hour cut-off. The 27K has about 2,500 ft of elevation gain and a 7-hour cut-off. The 10K has about 900 ft of elevation gain and no cut-off. Aid station fare is typical race fare such as water, soda, sandwiches, fruit, salty snacks, and candy.
Each participant will receive a participation item to be determined, and all finishers receive a race-director-made horseshoe medal. The top three finishers in each gender category (men, women, and non-binary) receive customized versions of the finisher prize.
The event takes place during turkey hunting season, and participants are highly advised to wear blaze orange or other high-visibility gear. The race is planned to proceed rain, snow, or shine, with the organizers reserving the right to modify or cancel the event for trail conditions, natural disasters, weather, pandemic, or at the request of WI DNR or local officials. Organizers describe the atmosphere as joyful, supportive, and inclusive, and the race highlights Governor Dodge State Park in the Driftless Area of southwestern Wisconsin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
