APRIL 22, 2023

Lake Rebecca Park Reserve
9831 Rebecca Park Trail, Rockford, MN 55373
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The 2023 Trail Mix Race has four distances available, from the first-time trail racer, to the most experienced of ultra-trail runners:

• 50K
• 25K
• 12.5K
• 6K 

Online registration closes at 11:59 PM on April 17. Race-day registration is available at the event.

Any race registration changes after April 6 are subject to a $20 race change fee, and you will pay the difference in registration fee, using the fee structure corresponding to the date of registration change. If you move to a race with a lower registration fee, you will not be refunded the difference.

All registrants will receive a long-sleeved 2023 Trail Mix shirt to commemorate participation.

All finishers receive a finisher medal as they enter the finish chute.

The top three finishers in each distance will receive an award to celebrate their time!

7 AM — Packet pickup and race-day registration opens
8 AM — 50K start
9 AM — 6K start
9:30 AM — 25K start
10:30 AM — 12.5K start
2 PM — Final lap cut-off

Note: Schedule is subject to change.

Course Maps

2023 Course Map

The 12.5K loop course is primarily an equestrian trail consisting of mowed grass and dirt. Depending on conditions, it is very suitable for a first-time ultra-trail run. Spring in Minnesota can bring just about anything: sun, rain, mud, snow, ice — we’ve seen it all! Please prepare accordingly. For runner safety, the course may be altered due to trail conditions.   

The 50K race is four laps, the 25K is two laps, the 12.5K is one lap.  The 6K course will be two laps and is partially run on its own course. Lap split times will be available. All 50K runners must begin their final lap by 2:00 PM.  Runners behind this schedule will be pulled from the course and not allowed to continue.  Timing and post-race food will be available for all runners who start their final lap by 2:00 PM regardless of finishing time.

Course Basics

• Follow the course as marked in the direction of the race. Cutting or deviating from the course results in disqualification.
• Please observe trail etiquette during the race.  This course may see public use on race weekend.  Please be respectful of other trail users and please alert others to your intent to pass.
• While we love our furry friends, pets are not considered pacers and are not be allowed on course.
• Littering is not allowed (this includes organic/compostable waste, e.g., Banana peels, orange peels, toilet paper).  Littering may be grounds for disqualification.
• Trekking poles are allowed.
• Headphones are discouraged, but their use is not prohibited. Please be aware of your surroundings at all times and maintain the ability to communicate with other runners, volunteers and trail users. 
• Be respectful of volunteers, public trail users, Park and other Race Staff and each other. 
• Cutoff time for the 50K will be enforced.  All 50K runners must begin their final lap by 2:00 PM.
• Official finish time and awards will be based on net (chip) time.  

Trail Running and Trash 

Please respect the trails and the beauty of Lake Rebecca Park Reserve by disposing of any trash in the appropriate receptacle at the aid stations and finish area.

Aid Station Information and Course Maps

There are four aid stations on the course. All four aid stations will have water and lemon-lime Gatorade.  For the 50K runners, Aid Station #2 will have additional food/nutrition items, including Coke (full fizz), salty potatoes (courtesy of Lucky’s 13 Catering), pretzels and gummy bears! The 6K course will pass through Aid Station #4 on their second lap.

*If you have special dietary requirements, please make sure you carry what you need. 

Aid Station Locations (50K, 25K and 12.5K Runners)

AS1, AS2 and AS4: Water and Gatorade only
AS4: 50K Runners allowed a drop bag 
AS2: Full Service 

Drop Bags

50K runners ONLY are allowed a drop bag at AS#4 (Beachside Shelter near the start line). You can deliver your own drop-bag to the shelter prior to the start of the race. Tables will be marked by bib number so that bags can be easily dropped and found.  For 25K, 12.5K and 6K runners, drop-bags are not allowed and if you have specific dietary requirements, please be prepared to carry what you need.

Post-Race Food 

Water and Gatorade will be available in the finish chute.

Join us in Event Village as you exit the Finish Chute. Celebrate with music by J.Juice Music & Entertainment. Enjoy complimentary post-race broth, soup and bread from Lucky’s 13 Catering, grab a post-race snack and trail mix from Three Rivers, or purchase beer, wine, hot beverages and additional food from our catering sponsors and vendors: Big Ten Catering, Lucky’s 13 and Sawatdee.

Register by April 17 to be eligible to pick up your race shirt and bib before the race on the following dates:

• Thursday, April 20 from 10 AM–8 PM
• Friday, April 21 from 8 AM–4 PM

Packet pickup is located at the Three Rivers Administrative Center (3000 Xenium Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55441).

Parking is free at Lake Rebecca. Depending on where you park, it may be a 5-to-10-minute walk to the start area. Get directions to the park. Should onsite parking fill, staff will greet you and direct you to an offsite parking lot. A free shuttle will be available from overflow parking to the event village and will run throughout the day to bring you back to your vehicle.

What is the course like?

The course follows the equestrian trails of Lake Rebecca Park Reserve and offers a variety of scenery. The trail surface is packed dirt and grass. There are several moderately difficult hills within the route, with limited roots and rocks. Lower areas and those in dense woods may have mud or standing water of a few inches. Like any trail, runners should take extra care with their foot placement during the race. See the course map link for route details and an elevation chart. You can also view last year’s results to get an idea of how long it took most people to complete the race.

What is the refund policy?

The race will take place rain, shine or snow, and entry fees are non-refundable. Race start times may be delayed if severe weather is imminent.

Can I change my registration to a different race length?

Yes, runners are allowed to change races. However, after April 6, a $20 race change fee will apply, and you will pay the difference in registration fee, using the fee structure corresponding to the date of registration change. If you move to a race with a lower registration fee, you will not be refunded the difference.

What if there is bad weather? 

The race will go on! Spring weather in Minnesota is highly variable and past Trail Mix participants have run in the sunshine, in the cold, through rain, in a few inches of snow and through plenty of mud. Lightening may delay the start of the race. If the weather is deemed too dangerous the race will be cancelled. Refunds will not be issued for event cancellation.

Can I pick up someone else's race packet or can someone else pick up my race packet?

Yes, packets may be picked up by someone other than yourself. The person picking up your packet assumes all responsibility for lost race bibs and/or t-shirts. 

Are there restrooms on the race course?

Yes, there is one at each of the aid stations and near the start/finish area.

Can I wear headphones during the race?

Yes, although we ask that you keep the volume at a level that will allow you to hear other runners, race officials, etc. Please be aware of your surroundings.