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Trail Mix Race

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 8, 202750km
Elkman · CC BY-SA 4.0
Race date in 209 days
May 8, 2027 Sat
City · Distance
Rockford · 50km
Entry fee
$70Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, May 8, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 11, 2026
Trail Mix Race race photo
Elkman · CC BY-SA 4.0
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Trail Mix Race — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

One of Minnesota's oldest trail races, held continuously since 1991.

It takes place at Rebecca Lake Park and is open to participants of any level.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Trail Mix Race runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
imtheguzRan in 2018 · Finish time 06:49:57
“I finished 47 out of 75 finishers, with 98 starters.”

At the 2018 Trail Mix 50 km, the runner completed four laps of the course around Lake Rebecca, made muddy by melting snow. Back pain and mud slowed them late on, but they finished in 6:49:57, placing 47th among 75 finishers.

Read the original on Start Slow, then Taper

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Trail Mix Race 2026 Recap Video

Running Tangents

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Trail Mix Race — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Ultra

Entry cost $70

until Mar 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

25K

Entry cost $60

until Mar 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

12.5K

Entry cost $50

until Mar 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

6K

Entry cost $30

until Mar 1, 2027 · subject to change — verify officially

Organizer's page

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Trail Mix Race course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 08:00
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN

Start · Google Maps

The events consist of the 50K, 25K, 12.5K, and 6K.

The start takes place at 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN, at 8:00 a.m. local time.

Typical race-season temperature: around 14°C (57°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your Trail Mix Race race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit access
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system; Rockford, MN is a small town outside the Twin Cities transit network, so…

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit access

Venue is Lake Rebecca Park Reserve (Three Rivers Park District), 9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN 55373, a rural park well outside Metro Transit's fixed-route network. Car access only.

Date confirmed directly via official RunSignUp page: Saturday, May 8, 2027 — matches source exactly. Normal car-required rural trail race.

Map

Getting to the finish

No public transit access

Same venue as start (Lake Rebecca Park Reserve) — no transit coverage.

Map

Start shuttle

None identified.

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system; Rockford, MN is a small town outside the Twin Cities transit network, so car access is required to reach the trail race venue.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Rockford in May — average 14°C, an ideal temperature for chasing a personal best.

Your body temperature drops quickly while you wait at the start, so wear a disposable outer layer and take it off just before the start.

Public transportation does not reach the venue.

The only realistic options are a private car or rental car.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare batteries for your headlamp.

The start is at 08:00. Registration is open until May 8, 2027.

Times are local to Rockford. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Hotels near the Trail Mix Race start line in Rockford

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

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What to see in Rockford after the race

Seeing Rockford with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Rockford.

Total cost and budget for Trail Mix Race

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Trail Mix Race

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Rockford runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Trail Mix Race

FAQ
When does Trail Mix Race 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, May 8, 2027 in Rockford, MN, United States.

How much is the Trail Mix Race 2027 entry fee?

The main event costs $70.

What distances does Trail Mix Race 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Trail Mix Race 2027 start?

The race starts at 08:00.

Where does Trail Mix Race 2027 start?

9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN.

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