Chippewa Trail Races

Chippewa Trail Races : New Auburn, WI

The Chippewa Trail Races take place at the David R. Obey (Chippewa Moraine) Ice Age Interpretive Center, near New Auburn, WI. Events offered on the trails include:

• 50K
• 50K Relay two person relay using the 50K course
• 20 Miler
• 10K loop

Courses run primarily on single track sections of the Ice Age Trail and the Circle Trail. The routes follow narrow dirt paths through pine and hardwood forests, pass views of more than 20 lakes, and include numerous small hills plus one major climb near the finish. Runners will cross boardwalks and several bridges, including a 100 foot bridge through a pine swamp.

Courses are marked with pink flags and pink ribbon; on out-and-back sections flags are on the right going out and on the left returning. Aid stations supply items such as candy bars, salted nut rolls, fruit snacks, cookies, Oreos, Gatorade, and water. Aid station and turnaround locations are listed for each distance. Porta potties are located at the start/finish and at the turnaround for the 50K.

Parking is limited at the center lot; participants may park along the driveway while leaving room for other vehicles. Packet pickup is available the evening before at the center and on race morning. Field limits are set for each event and all finishers receive a full color 8.5 x 11 print of the event logo. The event has a no refund policy; entries cannot be transferred or deferred. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.