The Gopher to Badger Race is August 9, 2025

Race Description

Date: August 9, 2025
Start Time: 7:00 a.m., all distances
Distances: Half, 10K, 5K
Course Maps HERE
Fees can be found HERE

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This race has been taking place annually since 1995! Represent your state in this epic get-together!

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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.

All the great stuff runners receive...

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 Run Stillwater app. Download in the Apple App Store and on Google Play. 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, salty snacks, Gatorade, Gatorade Water, Fast Twitch, and Cub Foods brand 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 Pickup and In-person Registration...

Packet Pick-up and In-person Registration:

Friday, August 8
3:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Highly Recommended)
Water Street Inn; 101 Water Street, Stillwater MN 55082

Saturday, August 9
Beginning at 5:20 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 7 with your bib number information. Remember this number. You will need it to pick up your packet.

Directions & Parking Information...

Directions:

Directions to the parking area in Hudson are HERE.

Parking:

Ample parking is available at Grandview Park 908 Carmichael Rd, Hudson, and overflow at Hudson Schools north of the park. This MAP will help you. 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...

Race Day Information

Runners are sent an email Thursday before the race from noreply@mtecresults.com 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. Shuttles begin at 5:25 a.m. 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.

Looking for more info, like changing your distance, bag drop, pacers? Find it on the Race Info page.

How Do We Determine a Winner?

No winners or losers in this game. Badger or Gopher, weasel or rodent, we’re all friends with running in common and extending a handshake across the river. This is a time to see old friends and make some new ones. At registration, each participant may choose their loyalty to Minnesota or Wisconsin (or you can opt to stay neutral). Wear your colors with pride – if you choose.

Run to have fun with friends and greet neighbors to the east and west. It’s that simple.

Thank you to our
2024 Title Sponsors:

Countdown to Race Day:

Find 2024
results here:

Course Certification Numbers:
Half: MN-14035RR
10K: MN-19046RR
5K: MN-19045RR
Pacing Provided by
Midwest Pacers