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Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race

Oronoco, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Event Details

The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race is scheduled for August 1, 2026. The event starts at the Douglas Trailhead.

Course Information

The race takes place on the Douglas Trail, an asphalt rail-trail system that extends from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island. The course is shaded by a canopy of trees for most of the way.

Participant Information

Participants receive a race gift, post-race refreshments, and watermelon. Awards are given to the first overall male and female finishers and the first male and female Masters (40+) finishers. The awards are a headband and a watermelon.

Event History

The first Douglas Trail Race was held in 1976. It was renamed in 2017 to honor Reggie Oeltjen, a longtime member and volunteer of the Rochester Running Club.

Registration

There is a discount for current Rochester Running Club members. The event is part of the RRC Grand Prix series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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11 Mile Race
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