Chippewa Trail Races

Chippewa Trail Races

The Chippewa Trail Races take place at the David R. Obey Ice Age Interpretive Center near New Auburn, WI. The event program includes these distances:

• 50K
• 50K Relay two person teams
• 20 Miler
• 10K

Courses run mostly on single track sections of the Ice Age Trail and the Circle Trail. Routes are marked with pink flags and pink ribbon. Runners pass forests, rolling terrain, and views of more than 20 lakes, including Plummer Lakes. Notable course features include Rattlesnake Hill, the Three Sisters boardwalk, Kim’s Bridge, and a 100 foot bridge through a pine swamp without railings.

Aid stations are placed along the courses and list snacks such as candy bars, salted nut rolls, fruit snacks, cookies, Oreos, plus Gatorade and water. The 50K offers drop bags at the turnaround; porta potties are located at the start/finish area and at the 50K turnaround. Packet pickup is available the night before at the center and the morning of the event. External music is not allowed on the course.

Field limits and other limits are specified per event. All finishers receive a full color 8.5 x 11 print of the current year logo. Camp Nawakwa near the turnaround offers overnight lodging and also provides parking and support at the turnaround. There are no refunds and entries may not be transferred or deferred. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.