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Trail Mix Race

Name: Trail Mix Race
Start: 2026-05-02
End: 2026-05-02
Location: Rockford

Rockford, United States • 2 May 2026

Trail Mix Race

The Trail Mix Race takes place in Rockford, Minnesota, utilizing the trail systems within Rebecca Park. The event features a variety of distances held on a single day, catering to different preferences for endurance and trail running. Participants can choose from several distinct race lengths:

50K
25K
12.5K
6K

The course is set within a park in the western metropolitan area and consists of diverse natural terrain. The route includes rolling hills and passes through scenic wetlands and prairies. Runners also navigate through big woods landscapes, providing a mix of environmental settings throughout the competition.

Registration for all distances is conducted online during a specific seasonal window. The event is hosted at the Rebecca Park Trail location, which serves as the central hub for the various race distances. Each distance has a set registration fee and contributes to a day of multi-distance trail activity in a natural park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Minnesota Rockford

Race information

Website Registration

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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Saturday May 2

Run Minnesota Wirth Trail Classic

Golden Valley

4 mi

A free community trail run at Theodore Wirth Park offering a four mile trail classic and kids 1/4 or 1/2 mile options. Preregistration is required and race day spots may be available if space allows.

Sunday May 17

Citytrail Loppet

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Wednesday May 27

Happy Hour Trail Run - Elk River

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