Wilderness Run in Hodge Park
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About the race
The Wilderness Run is a cross-country event held at Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Hodge Park. The course is well marked and follows routes through the Shoal Creek Historical Village, across open fields, along wooded paths, and over rolling hills on the museum’s grounds.
Two distance options are offered:
- 2 miles
- 5 miles
Participants aged 6 and up may run or walk; walkers and hikers are explicitly welcome. Volunteers from the museum support the event and will provide warm soup at the finish, which participants may enjoy in the campfire area using the event mug distributed to registrants.
The event was created to bring awareness to Shoal Creek Living History Museum and its programs. The museum is an authentic 19th century village on roughly 80 acres of rolling hills with buildings dating from 1807 to 1885. Museum volunteers portray 19th century life during the run, and friends and family may visit the museum on the day of the event.
All participants who register prior to Oct. 16, 2026 are guaranteed to receive a Wilderness Run mug and a long sleeve T-shirt. The event has been held since 2002 and continues to use varied terrain within the museum and Hodge Park for a trail-style running experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
