Meraki is a Greek word that means “to do something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention”. There are many reasons to why our participants participate in our events, but they all can agree on the fact, when they are running/walking the trails, they are doing so with passion, devotion, and undivided attention. The Meraki Trail Run is 3, 5, 7 or 9 miles of immersion in the experience of trail running in the spring. Bullfrogs and songbirds will be your soundtrack. Muskrats, deer, forest, and wildflowers will be your backdrop. The new spring grass will give you the bounce in your step to complete your chosen distance (or perhaps more)! This trail is a combination of mostly double wide trails that are either grass or dirt, through heavily wooded sections of open prairie and hills (just a few!). Dirty Dog Dare is the CaniCross companion event to the Meraki Trail Run will have a choice of 3, 5, 7 or 9 mile events as a test of their trail fitness. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event.

Experience tradition! The Trail Mix Race is one of Minnesota’s oldest trail runs! The Trail Mix course weaves through the gently rolling big woods and natural wetland landscape of Lake Rebecca Park Reserve. Distances of 12.5K, 25K, and 50K offer new and experienced trail runners an opportunity to visit one of the West Metro’s premier parks and kick off the trail running season.

Walk or run to support this fundraiser for Anoka County 4-H! Funds will support healthy living programs, community service projects and scholarships for youth. We are thrilled to celebrate our 10-year anniversary this spring and you’re invited to participate in the way you feel most comfortable. You may run a route of your choosing, come to Bunker Hills Regional Park and run our marked route, or run an identified route at another Anoka County Park. This is a “fun run” and will not be timed. First 150 people to register receive a pair of Fitsock sport socks. Registration closes at midnight on Tuesday, April 20. No registrations can be accepted after this date. Register by April 9 to guarantee a t-shirt. On Saturday, April 24, our traditional 5K route will be marked at Bunker Hills Activities Center from 9 am to noon for you to run or walk in your own time. We will also provide maps for you to run the same distance at another Anoka County Park at a time that is convenient for you.

The first in a series of 3 TTs in Kansasville, WI, hosted by MATTS and held in conjunction with Wisport Cycling

A 33.3k TT in Harvard, IL, hosted by MATTS and held in conjunction with Wisport Cycling

Get the season going with a pretty flat 25 mile TT outside Wausau, WI. This event will be held in conjunction with the Badger State Games.

This first-year event will be a perfect way to celebrate, remember and honor all those that have served our Country. Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2021 will occur on Monday, May 31. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal holiday in 1971. This year’s event will be taking place on the White River Trail with the start and finish in downtown Lyons, WI. The White River Trail is a rails-to-trails crushed limestone path on the former SOO railway. This trail is canopied by trees and provides the perfect place to reflect on the selfless service the military provides. This event is free for our Veterans, Active Duty, Reserves, Law Enforcement and their spouses. Entry for all others is only $10.00 with online sign up and $20.00 the day of the event. Once you are done running or walking you are encouraged to stay until the final runners have finished while socializing, enjoying the food and drinks at the Ye Olde Hotel. When signing up, please consider purchasing a flag that will line the start/finish area to honor or in memory of a military hero in your life. We would love to line the trail with flags. This will be an AGA (Age Group Awards) event, we will be having awards for the 10K distance in the following categories; Open 0-39, Masters 40-55, and Super Masters 55 and up. Awards will be based on the number of entries in each category. There also will be an option to donate to the Kenosha Running Company's Red, White and Blue Program. This program provides free or discounted race entries to active duty or retired military personnel, police, and sheriffs and their spouses to run or walk several of our events throughout the year. This unique program helps to provide a way for them to remain physically active while also fostering a sense of community. Event distance and start times: 10K run/walk: 10:00 a.m Half-marathon: 10:00 a.m. 5K run/ walk: 10:15 a.m.

A short and TOUGH hill climb (about 5 miles) up Rib Mountain State Park, prefacing the Rib Falls TT. Great early season hill training! Held in conjunction with the Badger State Games

A hilly 25 mile time trial on country roads just outside of Wausau, WI, with a shorter (about 7 miles) distance for Juniors. Great early season hill training! Please note the name has changed, but the venue is still just north-west of Wausau, WI, out of Naugart, WI. Held in conjunction with Badger State Games. NOTE: Given the Covid-19 situation, registration will be FULLY online with Badger State Games, and this will be a socially distant Time Trial. Please see the Badger State Games website or contact Wisport Cycling for details.

Dog-friendly. Prize money. Age group awards. Alpine Valley Resort is the new home of this great event, and we could not be more excited! The Coureurs de Bois Trail Run and Relay (which means to run in the woods), is a perfect way to kick off the start of summer. The estimated distances of short loop (3.3miles) distances of 3.3m or 6.6 miles and long loop (7.5miles) distances of 7.5m, 15m or 22.5 miles for individual events or a 13.2 mile 2-person relay alternating loops on the short loop. The course is challenging and scenic as you embrace mountain bike trails and with elevation gain on the long loop of nearly 900 feet per loop, make sure you are ready for some fun! This will be an AGA (Age Group Awards) event, we will be having awards for the 7.5 mile distance in the following categories; Open 0-39, Masters 40-55, and Super Masters 55 and up. Awards will be based on the number of entries in each category. This event will offer PRIZE MONEY!!! The designated distance for the prize money event is 15 miles. This is how it works, those wanting to enter for the prize will pay an additional $20.00 when signing up. Based on the number of entries for each category, Open Male & Female, Masters Male & Female, and Super Masters will determine the total amount of prize money for each category. Prize money will be awarded as follows 50% Winner, 30% 2nd Place and 20% 3rd Place. Once done hang out and socialize at the base of the ski hill enjoying food and drink. If you would like to stay at the Alpine Valley Resort and have a room steps from the start/finish, reference Kenosha Running Company when booking your room for our special room rate. For those that enjoy running or walking with their dog, this is a dog-friendly event. There will not, however, be a separate CaniCross division.