ESTRS Lebanon 7 Mile

Event overview

The Lebanon race is a 7 mile loop held at Lebanon Hills Regional Park, starting and finishing at the Jensen Lake Trailhead in Eagan, Minnesota. The course runs on single- and double-track trails and covers most of the park. Total elevation gain for the route is about 430 feet, roughly 61 feet per mile. A water stop is located at approximately the 5 km point.

Registration, field and rules

Registration opens January 1, 2025. The field limit is 425 runners and the entry fee is $30 plus third-party registration fees. Entry fees are nonrefundable and registrations are not transferable. The race organizer may modify or cancel the event or course for safety, weather, air quality, trail conditions or other public safety concerns; no refunds will be issued in those cases.

Logistics and race operations

The course is marked with orange pin flags, normally placed on the left side of the trail except where two-way traffic requires flags on both sides. Chip timing is used and the timing chip is affixed to the back of the race number; the chip is disposable and need not be returned. There is some parking adjacent to the trailhead, with the majority of event parking located about a quarter mile north at Chapel Hill Church. Post-race refreshments include pizza, soft drinks and beer; beer service requires valid ID. Headphones are allowed at low volume; out-loud music is not permitted. Dogs may not run in the race but supervised on-leash dogs are allowed at the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.