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Afton Trail Run

Name: Afton Trail Run
Start: 2026-07-04
End: 2026-07-04
Location: Hastings

Hastings, United States • 4 Jul 2026

Afton Trail Run

The Afton Trail Run is a trail running event held within Afton State Park in Hastings, Minnesota, on the St. Croix River. The event for 2026 is scheduled for Saturday July 4, 2026 and offers two measured trail distances. The organizer provides course maps and data and maintains results and course records from previous years.

Distances:

50 km
25 km

The event material shows an organized support structure: information on parking, spectator access, volunteer roles and assignments, and aid station guidance. Media from prior editions includes photos and video and the race publishes results for past years. The event site also lists registration details and a no-refund policy.

The Afton Trail Run is described as being hosted by ultrarunners for ultrarunners. Course resources include maps and route data and there are pages addressing logistics such as parking and spectator information. Volunteer resources cover assignments and aid station supplies. Results pages and record listings document past performances and course records. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Hastings

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50k

25 km

25k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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