Flying Acorn Trail Run

Flying Acorn Trail Run - Minnedosa, MB

The event takes place at Squirrel Hills Trail Park in Minnedosa, Manitoba, on Treaty 2 Anishinaabe territory and on lands historically connected to the Red River Métis and the Rolling River Treaty 4 nation.

Trails include decades old double track and newer single track with varied elevation. Surface types include grass-surface double track and dirt single track, with uphill and downhill sections and looped routes through the park.

Distances offered

• Half Marathon 21.1 km, two laps of the 10k route, approximate elevation gain 380 m
• 10K about 10.6 km, approximate elevation gain 190 m
• 5K about 5.4 km, approximate elevation gain 90 m

Two aid stations are placed on the 10k route, providing up to four opportunities to stop; 5k runners have an aid station near the halfway point. This is a cupless event so participants should bring a personal water bottle. One earbud is permitted but over the ear headphones are not allowed for safety and communication reasons.

Additional event features include official race shirts by Headsweats, a custom finisher medal for all participants, awards for the top three male and female finishers, post race pizza, aid station food and beverages, and free professional on-course photos available after the event. The race is Trail Sisters Approved and includes a pregnancy and postpartum policy allowing race deferral or refund in qualifying circumstances. Members of the Manitoba Association of Trail Runners earn UT of MB points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.