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Trail Mix Race

Rockford, United States • 2 May 2026

Event information

Trail Mix Race is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Lake Rebecca Park Reserve, 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN 55373. The race offers these distances:

  • 50K
  • 25K
  • 12.5K
  • 6K

Entry fees listed are $70 for the 50K, $60 for the 25K, $50 for the 12.5K, and $30 for the 6K. Prices increase after February 28, 2026.

Course and logistics

The course follows equestrian trails and features packed dirt and grass surfaces with rolling hills, wetlands, prairies, and wooded areas. Several moderately difficult hills are noted; roots and rocks are limited. Lower and dense-wood sections may have mud or a few inches of standing water.

There are four aid stations, each with water and Gatorade:

  • AS#1 Don's Rock (1.7 miles): water, Gatorade, band aids, support
  • AS#2 South Group Camp (3.26 miles): water, Gatorade, snacks and food
  • AS#3 Roy Road (5.88 miles): water, Gatorade, porta-potty
  • AS#4 Beachside (7.75 miles): water, Gatorade, drop bags, beach area

Parking at Lake Rebecca is free; a 5-to-10-minute walk to the start area may be needed depending on where participants park. If onsite parking fills, staff will direct vehicles to an offsite lot and a free shuttle will run between overflow parking and the event village. Packets are available on race morning starting at 7:00am. 50K runners may use drop bags at Beachside; runners in other distances must carry their own supplies. The race may be cancelled if weather is too dangerous; refunds will not be issued for a cancellation. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Rockford

Race information

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50 km
50k
25 km
25k
13 km
12.5k
6 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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