Storm the Park

Altura, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event overview

Storm the Park is a trail running event on April 18, 2026, held at Whitewater State Park in Altura, Minnesota (19041 Highway 74). The event is presented by The Storm Trail Race Series and Storm Sporting Events. It is the first race in the 2026 Storm Trail Race Series; later races are Storm the Farm (July), Storm the Day (October), and Storm the Bluffs (December). Storm Sporting Events is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2019 that raises funds for youth mental health programs and scholarships.

Courses and registration details

Distances offered:

  • 5K
  • 15K
  • 30K
  • 50K

The 15K course follows and crosses the Whitewater River and includes views of the river, meadows, and surrounding bluffs. The 30K is two loops of the 15K course. The 50K uses an extended 16.6 km course out to Coyote Point that is run three times. The 5K route climbs to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point before returning to the Whitewater River. Race shirts are available during registration for $20; the shirt order deadline is Saturday, March 15, 2026, with a small number of select sizes available for purchase on race day on a first come first serve basis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
30 km
30k
15 km
15k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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