Big Woods Run in Faribault, MN

2012 Registration Opening Soon

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 20, 2012

Time:

9:00 a.m. All events except Kids Run 10:30 a.m. Kids Run

Fee:

Race	By 5/31	By 8/6	After 8/6 - Race Day
Half Marathon	$30	$35	$40
10K	$25	$30	$32
5K	$25	$30	$32
1K	$11	$14	$14

All Race fees are Non-Refundable
Bib Numbers are Non-Transferable from person to person or race to race

Late Registration

Online Registration Closes Tuesday, October 16th, 6pm
Mail In Registration must be post marked by: Monday, October 15th

If you would like to register for the Big Woods Run after these dates please go to:

St. John's United Church of Christ
19086 Jacobs Ave. Faribault, MN 55021
On: Saturday, October 20th, 7:15am – 8:45am

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!!

Photos

There are currently no professional photos of this event.

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.

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 16th 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 male and female runners in each age category: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & up. Award ceremonies will immediately follow the race in St. John's Church. Must be present to win.

Top runners in 2011:

Race	Male	Female
Half Marathon	Brent Roeger (1:16:48)	McKenzie Holt (1:29:44)
10K	Nathan Leckband (36:44)	Anna Cavallo (45:07)
5K	Nathan Huneke (18:08)	Erica Fossum (23:56)

Top runners in 2010:

Race	Male	Female
Half Marathon	Christian Mihelich (1:16:27)	Toni Kollilng (1:34:28)
10K	John Stanton-Geddes (34:25)	Dee Johnson (42:22)
5K	Dave Quie (18:22)	Lisa Kresky-Griffin (22:47)

Race Success

2011 Anticipated Participation Level - 1000 Runners
2010 Participation Level - 1020 Runners
2009 Participation Level - 950 Runners

Tentative next race date:

October 19, 2013