Storm the Park

Altura, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Event

Storm the Park takes place on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Whitewater State Park in Altura, Minnesota (19041 Highway 74). The event is organized by Storm Sporting Events, a nonprofit that raises funds and awareness for youth mental health. Storm the Park is the first race in the 2026 Storm Trail Race Series; later races are Storm the Farm in July, Storm the Day in October, and Storm the Bluffs in December.

Distances and course

  • 5K Trail Race
  • 15K Trail Race
  • 30K Trail Race
  • 50K Trail Race

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 route. The 50K uses an extended 16.6 km course out to Coyote Point and is run three times to reach the total distance. The 5K climbs to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point, then returns to the Whitewater River. Race shirts are available for purchase during registration for $20; the shirt order deadline is Saturday, March 15, 2026. Registration fees increase after March 22, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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