Afton Trail Run
Hastings, Minnesota, United States
Jul 4, 2026 - Saturday
25k, 50k, Ultra
Race Information
The Afton Trail Run is one of the most challenging and beautiful trail races around. A 50KM and a 25KM option are available, with the 50KM runners doing 2 loops of the 25KM course. The race takes place entirely within the borders of Afton State Park, which lies on a glacial moraine, scribed with deep ravines. Get ready for long climbs, rising from the river bottom, up rocky ravines and down again!
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After winding through the woods on the Gateway and Brown’s Creek Trails, you’ll finish your race at Pioneer Park. High above the river, this finish line offers a panoramic backdrop of the St. Croix Valley that you won’t find anywhere else.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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