Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race

The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race is an annual running event held on the Douglas Trail, a paved rail-trail stretching from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island, Minnesota. This 11-mile out-and-back race features a mostly flat and straight course shaded by a canopy of trees, providing a scenic and comfortable running atmosphere. Participants gather at the Douglas Trailhead in Oronoco, MN. The race, first held in 1976 and renamed in 2017 to honor Reggie Oeltjen, offers runners a race gift, post-race refreshments, and watermelon. It is part of the Rochester Running Club Grand Prix series and awards top finishers with headbands and watermelon prizes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.