ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile

ESTRS Spring Lake Park 5 Mile : Participant Guide

The Spring Lake Park 5 Mile is a trail race held at Spring Lake Park Reserve in Hastings, Minnesota on Wednesday July 29, 2026. The course is a rolling, runnable five-mile route made of two loops in a figure-eight layout. Terrain includes wide mowed prairie trails and single- and double-track wooded trails. Elevation gain is about 310 ft total, roughly 62 ft per mile. A water stop is provided after the first loop, approximately 5 km into the course. The route is marked with orange survey pin flags, normally placed on the left side of the trail; maps and a course map image are available for review.

Registration opens January 1, 2026, with a field limit of 425 runners and an entry fee of $30 plus the UltraSignup fee. Entry fees are not refundable, transferable, or movable between distances or future events. The race is chip timed; timing chips are affixed to the back of race numbers and must remain visible and undamaged. The event is held rain or shine, with provisions to delay or cancel for severe weather or safety concerns. Parking is available onsite and along the park road; volunteers direct parking. Headphones are allowed at low volume or with one earbud out. Dogs may not run with participants but supervised on-leash dogs are welcome for spectators. There are no specific overall or age-group awards. Post-race refreshments include pizza, non-alcoholic beer, and soft drinks, and each entry includes a giveaway sticker. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.