TIME LIMIT
We have established an 9 hour time limit. Starting at the 25K aid station at 10:30 a.m., the sweeps will begin taking down the course and aid stations.
EARLY STARTS
There are absolutely no early starts for either the 25K or 50K. All 50K runners must start at 6:30 and all 25K runners must start at 7:30. NO EXCEPTIONS.
AID STATIONS
Aid, including water, cola, sports drink, fruit, and snacks, will be available about every 3 miles.
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Aid Station Locations
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Distance From
Race Start
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Distance From
Previous Aid Station
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First 25K Loop
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2.75 miles
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2.75 miles
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4.25 miles
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1.5 miles
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6.75 miles
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2.5 miles
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10.5 miles
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3.75 miles
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12.75 miles
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2.25 miles
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15.5 miles
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2.75 miles
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Second 25K Loop
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18.25 miles
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2.75 miles
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19.75 miles
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1.5 miles
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22.25 miles
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2.5 miles
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26.0 miles
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3.75 miles
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28.25 miles
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2.25 miles
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31.0 miles
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2.75 miles
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REGISTRATION
There is a field limit of 500 runners total. Once we have reached capacity, registration will close, regardless of the date. Register early, we did meet the field limit last year! Visit the registration page to register online or fill in a form to mail in with a check. If for some reason we do not meet the field limit of 500, registration will close on Thursday July 1st at 5:00 PM.
REGISTRATION PAGE
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will begin at 5:00 a.m. on race day at the park Interpretive Center. There is no packet pick-up prior to raceday.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION - IMPORTANT!
There is no Race Day Registration for the Afton Trail Run.
SWITCHING DISTANCES
We discourage last minute switches! We will allow you to switch from the 50K to the 25K or vice versa if you need to (there is no refund for switching to the 25K and you will have to pay the increase to switch up to the 50K.) Please do so 1 week (7 days) prior to race-day. We will not allow any switches after this. NO EXCEPTIONS.
ENTRY FEES
50K (6:30 AM start): $45.00 until May; $60.00 until June; $70.00 from June on (until the field limit has been met.)
25K (7:30 AM start): $35.00 until May; $50.00 until June; $60.00 from June on (until the field limit has been met.)
Entry fees include refreshments, a participants t-shirt, and a scenic course with plenty of aid. Net proceeds from this event will go to the trail improvement fund for Afton State Park. We encourage you to make an additional donation when registering, this is a great way to give back to the park!
DIVISIONS
Place awards will be given for the following divisions for both the 25K and 50K:
Overall
First Place Male
First Place Female
Open Division
First, Second, and Third Place Male
First, Second, and Third Place Female
Masters (40+ years) Division
First, Second, and Third Place Male
First, Second, and Third Place Female
Senior Masters (50+ years) Division
First, Second, and Third Place Male
First, Second, and Third Place Female
DIRECTIONS:
The official address of Afton State Park is:
6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033
From Saint Paul, go 9 miles east on I-94, then 7 miles south on County Road 95, then 3 miles east on County Road 20 to the park entrance.
CLICK HERE to go to Google maps.
ACCOMODATIONS
Afton State Park is located about 15 minutes from Woodbury, Hastings and Stillwater. About 30 minutes from St. Paul and about 45 Minutes from Minneapolis and Bloomington..2757A
Camping
Afton State Park (866.857.2757)
PARKING
Parking will be available in the lots adjacent to the Interpretive Center in the Park. Do not park on the side of the roadway. A Minnesota State Parks pass is required. A single-day pass will be issued to you at race number pick up. Please carpool with friends if you can! The park is open to the public during the event, and parking resources will be strained. Please support our great Minnesota State Park System by purchasing an Annual State Park - Parking Pass. By doing this you not only support the entire state park system, you also increase the dollar amount that we are able to donate to the park as the Afton Trail Run pays for every participants vehicle that does not have a state park permit. You can purchase an annual permit by phone by calling 1-888-MINNDNR. Follow this link for more details. http://www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_parks/permit.html
RACE RULES
1. NO LITTERING. This is a state park, and we cannot leave it messy. Leave your trash as close to the aid stations as possible.
2 NO SHORTCUTS. Be sure to check in at each aid station, and get your number recorded. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. It is YOUR responsibility to verify that your number has been recorded. If you find yourself off course, go back to the last trail marker before continuing.
3 IF YOU DECIDE TO DROP OUT OF THE RACE, let one of the race volunteers know. The course is long, difficult, and remote in places, and we don't want anyone getting lost. If you drop, and don't tell us, we will assume you are lost, and we will go looking for you.
4 YOUR RACE NUMBER MUST BE SHOWN AT ALL TIMES, ON THE FRONT OF YOUR BODY. This is to ensure that we get you properly checked in at aid stations, for identification at the finish line, and for photos.
5. NO RUNNER MAY SWITCH TO THE SHORTER COURSE AFTER THE RACE HAS BEGUN. This can be done anytime before the close of packet pickup, however. Please be sure to notify the race director if you desire to switch from the 50K to the 25K. There will be no refund of any fees, for any reason.
>6. WE WILL BEGIN CLOSING THE COURSE AT 10:30 a.m. Starting at the 25K aid station, the sweeps will begin taking down the course and aid stations: an 9 hour time limit.
7. BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN. This is the most important rule. Push yourself, but please use common sense and know your limits. This race is often held under extreme heat and finishing a race is not worth hurting yourself!
WEATHER
We expect this to be a hot weather race, and we encourage you to carry water. Some years it is not only hot, but also very humid. Rain and thunderstorms are possible. Stay hydrated!
TIPS
PACE YOURSELF AND HYDRATE. It's going to be a long, difficult course, and it will probably be hot. Drink plenty of fluids. There will be plenty of water, sports drink, and Coke available at most aid stations. Carry water! 50K runners: Eat salty foods and/or take electrolyte replacements to keep your energy levels up and your electrolytes in balance. Fresh fruit will also be available at most aid stations.
BE COURTEOUS. If you need to answer nature's call, please step off the course and go behind a tree. Do not leave pape r in the park. If you can pack it in, you can pack it out - use a plastic bag. And be careful if you do step off the course, as there's a lot of poison ivy out there.
TIE YOUR SHOES. It can be muddy, and people have been known to lose their shoes. You may want to consider wearing trail gaiters, which will help keep your shoes on and trail debris out.
LEAVE ADEQUATE SPACE between you and the person ahead of you. If you follow too closely, you may not be able to see rough footing or hazards ahead. No trailgating! ;-)
WATCH YOUR FOOTING. The trail may be rough in places, and the horses have been out and left their marks. Some places are very steep, and there can be loose gravel or stones. Be careful!
CARRY WATER IF YOU CAN. Some of the aid stations are as much as 3.8 miles apart. On a hot, humid, day, being without water for that long can be hazardous to you health.
IF YOU WANT TO LEAVE A DROP BAG IN THE START/FINISH AREA, please identify that bag with your race number. 50K runners will pass through this area at the 25K turnaround.
CHECK THE BOARD IN THE FINISH TENT for door prize winners. You may win a cool prize. Results will also be posted in this area as they become available.
ALTITUDE SICKNESS will not be a problem, but there will be an abundance of hills to keep you entertained.
HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE! HYDRATE! Need we elaborate? ;-)
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