Pound The Mound

Luverne, United States • 16 May 2026

Pound the Mound - May 16, 2026

Pound the Mound is scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2026 at Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, Minnesota. The event lists three distance options:

  • 30 Miler
  • 20 Miler
  • 10 Miler

Registration for the event closes on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. Registrations received by April 30, 2026 are guaranteed a t-shirt. The event is co-sponsored by the Parks and Trails Council of Minnesota.

The event also includes a cumulative recognition called the Pound the Mound Stampede er. This distinction is awarded to participants who complete ten loops at Pound the Mound; an example provided is three years of 50k plus one year at 10 miles. Stampede er recipients receive a prize.

The listing identifies Blue Mounds State Park and Luverne, MN as the location and host city. Other operational details such as course specifics, aid stations, and participant services are not provided in the available information. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

30 mi
30 Miler
20 mi
20 Miler
10 mi
10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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