Starting in the Stillwater, Minnesota area and finishing in Hudson, Wisc., runners cross the I-94 bridge over the St. Croix river, and battle for the lead and the honor of bringing home the win for their state. Come for the spirit of friendly competition. Stay for the fun and atmosphere in Hudson after the race.

Runners Receive:

• A great race experience with a choice of three distances, all on USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and sanctioned courses
• Gender-specific, premium quality cotton blend shirt NOTE: Will Call and In-person registrants receive their race shirts after the event at packet pick-up (if your size is available) or in the mail following the event.
• Collectible medals to all finishers – each year Run Stillwater medals fit together as a set to commemorate your season
• Personalized race bibs up to 10 characters (Deadlines apply. See Race Pricing Schedule for details)
• Timing by Mtec Results (Half, 10K, 5K) – a leader in race timing technologies and based in the Twin Cities
• Participant tracking using the Mtec Results app. Track and easily share participant performance, see current and projected runner locations, view chip and gun times, get real-time results including overall and division place, and more
• Bag drop at each start location with bags provided at the starts (clear, 15″ x 18″ with drawstring)
• Pacers for half marathon runners
• Staffed water stations to serve and cheer you on with water and Gatorade available (Most race-day support staff is provided as part of Run Stillwater’s Volunteer for Donation program. Learn more HERE.)
• Restroom facilities at each start and at approximately two-mile intervals along the courses
• Finish line recovery food and beverages – fruit, protein bars, salty snacks, Gatorade and bottled water
• Selfie clock at the finish showing your name and time
• Video finish accessible along with results at mtecresults.com
• Free photos available to download on Mtec Results and the Run Stillwater Facebook page
• Shower facilities available at River Valley Athletic Club after the race for all registered runners – show your bib and bring your own towel
• Keepsake age group awards – personalized with name, date, time, distance and division – for top three finishers in each age group (based on 10-year increments) are mailed to winners after the event
• A Buy-One/Get-One at Lift Bridge Brewing for a cold beer or beverage! Redeemable at Lift Bridge Brewing Company tap rooms in Stillwater and New Richmond

… and more

Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration:

Friday, August 9
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Highly Recommended)
Water Street Inn
101 Water Street, Stillwater

Saturday, August 10
Beginning at 5:30 a.m.
St. Croix County Government Center
Across Carmichael Rd. from Grandview Park
(Tent in the southeast corner of the parking area)
1101 Carmichael Rd
Hudson, WI 54016

NOTE: Runners will be sent an email Thursday, August 8 with your bib number information. Remember this number. You will need it to pick up your packet.

Parking:

Ample parking is available at the St. Croix County Government Center, Grandview Park 908 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, and overflow at Hudson Schools north of the park. Parking at Prairie View Center shopping mall south of the park is for mall patrons ONLY.

Race Day:
Shuttles to the Starts and from the Finish

Shuttles to the start lines leave from Grandview Park. On race-day, packet pickup and shuttles will only be provided from this location.

After the race
After the race,  continuous shuttle service will go from the finish line area in Lakefront Park, back to Grandview Park. Buses board on 1st St. close to the finish area in Lakefront Park. Shuttles to Grandview run throughout the morning. Spectators are free to park downtown.

Race Day Information

Runners are sent an email Thursday before the race with their assigned bib number and other race information. Bib numbers can also be looked up at packet pickup. In the meantime, please see the Race Info page for answers to the most frequently asked questions.

On race day, runners take a shuttle marked with your distance to the start locations. The last shuttles to the starts leave the Grandview Park area at 6:30 SHARP to be sure all athletes are ready for the 7:00 a.m. start.