saturday

august 19

2023

Registration opens May 1!

ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY

limited to 250 runners

Kids under 18 get $10 off registration!

5k, 5M & 10M Runs, 1 Mile Walk/Run

Join us for the 4th annual New Glarus Woods Trail Run! As part of the Savannah Trail Run Series, proceeds from this event go to the Friends of New Glarus Woods State Park who are currently fundraising to build mountain bike trails in the park. We aim to host a top-notch trail run that highlights our park and our village. Stick around after the race for awards and other activities.

5k, 5 & 10 MILE DESCRIPTION

Start/finish is next to the pavilion in the day-use area. The course descends the woods at the Basswood Trail and continues on the Spur trail down to the prairie along the Bison Trail. The course then climbs above the prairie on a former farm road and continues on wide forested trails to cross County Hightway NN and pass the water station. 5k runners turn around here to and head back toward the finish. The 5- and 10-milers continue south on a long loop that brings them back through the water station on their way to start/finish. 5-milers will complete one loop while the 10-milers continue through the start/finish for a second lap. 5 and 10 mile runners pass the water station twice on each lap of the course. The 5 and 10 mile races are open to runners 14 and up.

The top overall M/F finishers in each race will receive awards in the following age groups: 14-21, 21-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.

Think you have a good sense of pace? For the 10 milers, we will present a “Consistency Award” for the runner with the most even pace throughout the race.

Do the "1 Mile Race to the Top" event as a warm up for the 5 or 10 mile race for a reduced fee of $5.

1 MILE Race to the Top

1 Mile Race to the Top: the race begins near the kiosk on the Spur Trail (near the intersection of HWY H & HWY 69) and heads north, up the hill, through the woods and to the picnic area to finish. Prize for top M/F finishers.

Do the "1 Mile Race to the Top" event as a warm up for the 5 or 10 mile race for a reduced fee of $5.

PARKING

Event parking will be in the south at the New Glarus High School. (Click here for map). Parking within the state park is very limited and requires a park pass. Please head straight to the parking lot at the school to avoid congestion at the park that may delay the event.

PARKING SHUTTLE

We are providing a shuttle from the school to the park. Before the race, the shuttle will run from 8:00-9:10, with a loop taking about 10 minutes. Pick up will be at the southeast corner of the school parking lot and drop off at the park will be near the park pavilion (shuttle route). After the event the shuttle will run in reverse from 11:00-1:00.

Alternately you might want to walk or jog on the Sugar River State Trail from the school parking lot to the park pavilion. It’s about 1 mile uphill and you’ll see a preview of a portion of the course.

BAG DROP

For your convenience, we will be offering a bag drop near the finish line. You may tag your own bag, or pick up a string bag donated by the Bank of New Glarus. Write your bib number on the tag and then show your bib to retrieve your belongings after the race. We will not be responsible for lost or damaged items so please leave valuables and fragile items at home.

AFTERPARTY!

Runners will enjoy brats, beverages, Limburger sandwiches, sauerkraut shots, polka music and prizes at the finish line. The New Glarus Alphorns will play throughout the event.

Stay the weekend and enjoy all the food, drink and attractions that “Swisstown” has to offer! Check out local lodging options, or make a reservation online to camp right in the state park. From the park, head south on the Sugar River State Trail to reach downtown New Glarus-its a little over 1 mile.

SCHEDULE

SAT AUG 19, 2023

8:00 am Parking shuttle starts

Packet/Bib pickup open at New Glarus High School Parking Lot

9:00 am Start of the 1 M Race to the Top

9:30 am Start of the 10 M race

9:40 am Start of the 5 M race

11:00 am Party in the park begins

11:30 am Awards Ceremony

THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS FOR MAKING THE EVENT POSSIBLE!!

Movin’ Shoes, Altra Running Shoes, State Bank of Cross Plains, Bank of New Glarus, Woodford Bank, Roy’s Market, Colony Brands, Hoesly’s Meats, True Veterinary Care, Unwin Chiropractic & Wellness, Toffler’s, New Glarus Yoga Center, Sugar River Pizza, Puempel’s Olde Tavern, Brenda’s Blumenladen, Fat Cat Coffee Works, New Glarus Pharmacy, Culver’s of New Glarus, Chalet Landhaus,