TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race
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TreeTops Trail Race
The TreeTops Trail Race is an 8.5 mile trail event held in DuPont State Forest. The course runs on singletrack through dense forest and includes rolling and steep terrain with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain. The route features sharp climbs, fast descents, and rugged underfoot conditions, and it is marked with a GPS route available for navigation.
Timing is handled with a professional chip system using a timing chip on the back of each race bib and timing mats on the course and at the finish. Two water stations are located along the route. All finishers receive a custom wooden finisher medal on a genuine leather cord, and awards are given for overall and age group winners. The event offers a free long sleeve race shirt for entries completed before September 21st; shirts are available for purchase after that date.
A virtual race option is offered for participants who cannot attend in person; virtual entrants receive mailed race apparel and finisher items. The course is not suitable for strollers, and dogs are not permitted for safety reasons. The race benefits Friends of DuPont Forest. Following the run, the DuPont Forest Festival provides guided hikes, educational workshops, live music, and food vendors that highlight the forest and local conservation efforts. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
