This is a unique, nature-filled half marathon takes participants along the beautiful and fully-paved Gateway Trail and Brown’s Creek Trail. 5K runners start on Millbrook Trail before merging with the half marathon/10K route. The final leg runs through…
…the Victorian charm of Stillwater, Minnesota and ends in Stillwater – among the Midwest’s most scenic small towns on the outskirts of the Twin Cities metro area. All distances share a common finish on the bluffs above downtown. Runners and spectators have a panoramic view of the St. Croix river valley perfect for pictures and relaxing after the race.
Runners Receive:
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Packet Pick-up & In-person Registration
Friday, May 23, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Race day (May 24), beginning at 5:20 a.m.
Location: Water Street Inn; 101 Water Street, Stillwater, MN 55082
NOTE:
Parking recommendations can be found on HERE.
The city of Stillwater is now using Passport Parking technology in most downtown parking areas. Kiosks are available to pay for parking or use the Passport Parking mobile app to make parking fast and easy. Parking is free until 10:00 a.m. in most downtown paid parking areas. Check before you leave your vehicle. See the map for locations and check the city’s parking information for details about days and hours when fees are required.
Directions, recommended parking information and shuttle locations are shown in the downtown map available on the webpage.
Runners are sent an email Thursday before the race with your assigned bib number and other race information. If the same email address is used for multiple registrations, only one email will be sent. Additional bib numbers be looked up by runner last name at packet pickup. In the meantime, please see the Race Info page for answers to frequently asked questions.
YOU MUST TAKE THE BUS. We know ya don’t want to but please do it. Drop-offs cause delays and unecessary congestion. The new 2025 start locations are different than in past years. Some also require parking permits to enter. Please respect other runners and take the bus.
Buses are marked with each distance. Check before you board. Shuttles begin at 5:45 a.m. with multiple buses running continuously to each start location. The last bus will leave downtown Stillwater at 6:30 SHARP to be sure all athletes are ready for the 7:00 a.m. start.
No drop-offs can be accommodated at the start locations. The bus is a must!
Looking for more info, like changing your distance, bag drop, pacers, “Am I registered”? Find it on the Race Info page.
Where to go…
Here’s a downtown Stillwater map showing you the race day “where’s?”
Where to park? See the map
Where’s packet pick-up? We show you here
Where’s the bus? It’s marked (Buses are labeled for each distance. Please check before boarding.)
Where’s the finish? It’s shown too
More info is on the Race Info page.