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Name: Big Woods Run
Distance: Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 1K kids run
Location: St. John's United Church of Christ, 19086 Jacobs Avenue, Faribault, MN
Date: October 16, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m. All events except Kids Run

10:30 a.m. Kids Run

Fee:
Race By 8/12 Between 8/13 - 10/13 Race Day
1/2 Marathon $26 $30 $35
10K $25 $25 $30
5K $25 $25 $30
1K $11 $11 $13
  • Race run on certified course
  • Race day registration available

Race Information

Please join us for one of the year’s most scenic runs through the Big Woods State Park during prime fall colors. Registration and start line are located south of the state park at St. John's United Church of Christ. The race will be a mix of roads and cross country trails, giving runners a spectacular view of the southern Minnesota countryside. After the race, you can savor homemade cooking with fresh homemade cookies and soup for all participants. The race is a must for all outdoor enthusiasts, and is part of the MN Trail Series, check us out!!

Parking

The church parking lot and surrounding area has plenty of room to park.  Directions and parking areas are designated on the Directions/Parking link at the top of the page.

Course Information

Enjoy the wooded scenery, while being challenged on the aggressive and hilly dirt and gravel trails of the 1/2 Marathon course, as it traverses the trails throughout the Big Woods State Park. The 5K and 10K courses are on dirt and gravel trails through the relatively flat areas in the southern part of the park.  All three races are run on cross country trails. They can be rough and leaf littered this time of the year.  However, the scenery and views are breathtaking in October.

Background

The Big Woods Run is in its 14th year of giving people a beautiful end of race season run.  This race originally began as part of the Nerstrand Bologna Days celebration. It has developed into a race sponsored by St. John’s Church.  The members provide most of the volunteers to operate the water stops and provide course direction.  In addition, the post race food will allow you a taste of some of local cuisine.

Race Awards

Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & up. Award ceremonies will immediately follow the race near the start/finish line in the park.  Top runners in 2008:         

Race

Male

Female

½ Marathon

Andy Holak (1:22:10)

Erin Ward (1:28:10)

10K

Jon Lauritzen (42:05)

Jenny Mueller (45:12)

5K

Bowen Howard (22:40)

Jeannie Feldkemp (24:15)

Race Success

  • 2010 Anticipated Participation Level - 950 Runners

  • 2009 Participation Level - 850 Runners

  • 2008 Participation Level - 800 Runners

  • 2007 Participation Level - 800 Runners

 

Tentative Next Date : October 15th 2011

 

 

 

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