O'Brien Trail Races

Get Ready for the Brown’s Creek Breeze 8k: A Fast & Fun Spring Kickoff!

Join us on April 11th for a road race on the scenic Brown’s Creek Bike Trail. This 8K course provides a gentle downhill gradient for fast times and personal records. If you're looking for a race to kick off your spring fitness goals, this event is for you!

This race is organized by Wild River Running, Stillwater's locally and independently owned run specialty shop. Dedicated to empowering the robust endurance community of the St. Croix River Valley, part of the money raised through this race will go to fund the Stillwater Distance programs.

The course:

9:00 AM on the Brown’s Creek Bike Trail: Starting at the Gasthaus restaurant and ending in downtown Stillwater.

Bag drop/participant shuttling

• We will have bag drop available on race day. Participants can either use a small back pack or bag of their own or we will provide a plastic bag. Bib numbers will be attached to the outside of bags

• Shuttling will be provided after the race from River Siren Brewing back up to the Gasthaus. We will have 2 12-passenger vans available for shuttling. Shuttles run continuously. Meet at the Water Street entrance to River Siren to catch a shuttle back up to the start.

Sponsors:

A special thanks to our event sponsors: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, River Siren Brewing, and Ziggy's On Main.

Walk the Bridges of Stillwater loop (4.7 miles) or select 1 mile, you can start with us and turn around at .5 miles.

Grow the awareness for Breast Cancer and raise money for people battling Breast Cancer in MN. This walk is for anyone and everyone. All Proceeds will go to a local charity, this years charity has not been selected. Last year we raised over $1000!!!!!! Let's double it this year!

The event is sponsored by the Pole Barn Studio, Aerial Arts Center.

All participants will receive a commemorative item. Join us on Mother's Day morning at 9am to walk the Bridges of Stillwater to help raise Breast Cancer Awareness and help us honor the Fighters, Survivors, Supporters and loved ones we have sadly lost.

We will be supplying water for all. The event profits will be donated to a local charity, which provides assistance to those battling breast cancer. If you are participating, and are currently battling breast cancer or are a survivor, your participation is complimentary.

This event is for anyone to attend. The event is Proudly sponsored by the Pole Barn Studio. Please meet at the Pole Barn steps at 9am. Thank you for participating!

ON the DAY OF THE WALK, YOU MAY BRING DONATIONS IN THE FORM OF CASH OR CHECK, to the charity we select.

Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!

Join us on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am and 10:30am (you will select a start time during registration ) for an exciting annual event that features the amazing scenery and landscape of Wild Mountain Winery! Wild Mountain Winery is one of Minnesota's premier wineries. Wild Mountain Winery is located on one of the highest points in Chisago County. Experience picturesque views while enjoying award winning wine. Whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

Registration Includes:

• T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!

• Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!

• Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!

• Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk

• Results Posted Online

• ...and of course, a pour of wine!