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Sat, Jun 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Join us for the FOUREENTH annual Running Wild 7K Trail Run and 1mile LIFE Hike on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Maplewood State Park! Proceeds benefit Health Resources of Fergus Falls.
The Running Wild
course navigates through the beautiful, but challenging terrain of northwest Minnesota. There are two race options a 7K trail run or a 1mile LIFE Hike. Running Wild Trail Run is a family friendly event. Kid's Run WILD is a 200 yard dash for kids ages 5-7 and WEE RUN WILD is for our youngest runners ages 4 & under!! There is a race for everyone!
The 7K terrain includes some uneven ground, lots of mini-hills, a gravel road, moderately challenging hills and the rigorous Ironwood Trail Hill. The 1mile LIFE Hike is an out and back course.
Running Wild Trail Run is held at Maplewood State Park located seven miles east of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, on State Highway 108 in Otter Tail County.
Maplewood State Park offers more than 9,000 acres of tree-covered hills, including clear lakes nestled in deep valleys, hardwood forests, wild flowers, a variety of wild life and 25 miles of hiking trails.
If you are up for a challenge or just want to enjoy nature at its finest; reserve your spot on the starting line today!
Event details and schedule
PACKET PICK-UP:
Pre-Race: Friday, June 12, 4:00 – 6:00pm at Health Resources Center, 126 E Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 218.736.6050
Race Day: Saturday, June 13, 7:00 – start of your race at the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter at Maplewood State Park
REGISTRATION:
Pre-Race: Entry forms must be submitted on-line at active.com by June 11 at 11:59pm. Participants can still register at Packet Pick-up on Friday, June 12, 4:00 – 6:00pm at Health Resources Center, 126 E Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 218.736.6050
Race Day: Saturday, June 13, 7:00 – 9:30am at the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter at Maplewood State Park
STARTING TIMES:
9:00am Kid’s Run WILD (ages 5-7) 200 Yard Dash
9:05am Wee Run WILD (ages 4 & under) 200 Yard Dash
9:15am Kid’s AWARDS
9:40am Running WILD 7K Trail Run
9:45am Running WILD 1M LIFE HIKE
11:00am 7K & 1M AWARDS
AWARDS:
All Kid’s Run WILD participants will receive a finisher ribbon and gift bag The top three boys and top three girls will also receive a fun prize.
All Wee Run WILD participants will receive a finisher ribbon and gift bag.
All 7K finishers will receive a unique finisher woodallion as they cross the finish line.
Beautiful bottles of Maple Syrup tapped from Maplewood State Park are awarded for top overall male & female 7K.
Age division awards are given to the top three male and female 7K participants ONLY in each of the following age categories:
● 9 & under ● 10-13 ● 14-19 ● 20-29 ● 30-39 ● 40-49 ● 50-59 ● 60-65 ● 66+
COURSE MARKINGS: - all in RED (flags & ribbons) White 12”X18” Signs for Mile Markers.
Please use CAUTION: many rocks, tree roots, loose gravel. The finish can be especially problematic as you go from trail to pavement so please use extreme caution. The 7K is a challenging course – pace yourself!
WATER STOPS: There will be three water stops on the 7K course – near mile 1, 3 & 4. Please utilize the water stops, especially if it is a warm, humid morning. First Aid Kits are also available at each water stop.
FIRST AID: There will be a First Aid table at the finish line and at Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter. Also, an on-site EMT and an AED will be available.
PARKING:
All Running Wild Participants receive a day park pass as part of your registration fee.
Parking is limited, so please ride share if you can. There will be parking attendants to help you park in the most efficient way. Please arrive at Maplewood State Park in plenty of time to park and pick up your packets.
ON THE COURSE:
Headphones are allowed. Strollers & pets are not allowed during the time of the race for the safety of all participants.
RESTROOMS/Changing Rooms:
Portable Toilets – by finish/start line
Restrooms – in building just below the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter
Miscellaneous:
-There is a "signature mat & frame" that we want all race participants to sign-it will be located at the Josh Hanson Memorial Picnic Shelter.
-bring a sack lunch and swimming gear to enjoy Maplewood State Park for the day
The money we raise goes to further the services to women, children and men of the community through pregnancy testing, first trimester ultrasounds, STI testing & treatment, educational programs, and much more at Health Resources Center. www.hrcff.org
Gravel Run Trail Ultra
Maplewood State ParkSat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Pelican River Pheasants Forever -- Hustle For Habitat
Join us for the 3rd Annual Hustle For Habitat event that includes the Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Location:
Dunvilla Trap Range, 21863 Highway 34 (MN-34), Pelican Rapids, 56572
Directions: From Lakeland General Store (22438 Old 59 Rd, Pelican Rapids, MN 56572), turn west on Highway 34. Turn right into the trap range.
The Pelican River chapter of Pheasants Forever had a blast hosting the Hustle For Habitat event in 2024 and 2025, and we are excited to host it again in 2026! The event includes two races: Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut. Pheasants Forever is known as the "The Habitat Organization" and each chapter decides how all funds raised will be used to support local habitat. The Pelican River chapter will donate the proceeds from this event to local habitat conservation projects, including the Conservation Education program which was developed to grow an informed public that appreciates and supports wildlife habitat conservation and the benefits it provides to clean water, clean air, soil protection and a healthy environment to live in.
If you ran with us in 2025 ... please note these important changes for 2026: The route now pops up to the gravel road right after the water stop, the route will have more directional signage (especially coming out of the field), and we have already reserved more porta potties! We will also have more copies of the map and schedule at registration to make sure every runner knows when and where things are happening. Note that due to the farm habitat, this is more of a "trail run" than a "road run".
If you ran with us in 2024 and 2025 ... thank you for supporting the Hustle For Habitat! The 2026 event is coming back even better than before! We hope you join us again!
For more information, visit the Pelican River Chapter Pheasants Forever Facebook event.
1 Miles 5k Gravel Run Trail
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
The YMCA of the Northern Sky Hoot Lake Triathlon!
The Vision:
The vision and goals of the 30th Annual Hoot Lake Triathlon are:
Provide a great event for all tri-athletes
Promote and enhance the
sport of triathlons
Event proceeds will support the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program in Fergus Falls, MN. LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is a 12-week physical activity program designed to help adult cancer survivors regain strength through exercise and connect with other survivors.
Date and Times: Sunday, July 26th, 2026
Packet Pickup will be available on the 25th at the YMCA in Fergus Falls, as well as before the race.
The pre-Race meeting will be held at 7:30 AM sharp.
Cost:
Early registration--March 2nd- March 31th: | $80 Individual | $130 Relay Team
Regular registration-- April 1st - July 5th: | $90 Individual | $150 Relay Team
Late Registration-- July 5th - July 25th: | $100 Individual | $170 Relay Team {** Reminder that late registrants will NOT have a race shirt}
**You must be registered by July 5th to receive a race t-shirt.
Course and Location:
Hoot Lake Public Access, 1 Mile NE of Fergus Falls on County Highway 1, Fergus Falls, MN
Swim: 1/4 mile open water swim in Hoot Lake
Bike: 15.7 miles, all right-hand turns, limited traffic control. All cyclists must observe Minnesota traffic laws. Certified hard-shelled bike helmets are required. Drafting is prohibited.
Run: 3.3 miles
Event Schedule:
6 AM- 7:15 AM: Check-in and packet pick-up at Hoot Lake Public Access. All participants must be marked and attend the pre-race meeting at 7:30 AM. Vehicle access to the event space will close at 7:15.
8 AM: Race Start
AWARDS: Following the last finisher. Results will be posted on www.ymcanorthernsky.org/events/hoot-lake-triathlon and www.pickleevents.com.
Race Requirements:
All participants will be marked with race numbers. Swimmers must wear swim caps (Provided by the YMCA). Wet suits are allowed. Bikers must wear ANSI-approved helmets. (There is no drafting on the bike course. ) Lifejackets are allowed.
Awards:
We will provide awards for the overall top three finishers for Men, Women, Men's Relay, Women's Relay and Coed Relay. We will also recognize the overall top finisher in the following divisions:
Ages 16 - 20
Ages 21-30
Ages 31-40
Ages 41-50
Ages 51-60
Ages 61-70
Ages 71 and over
And MORE!!
Open Water Run Swim Triathlon
Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Join us for the Looney Days 5K—a scenic lakes area run starting and finishing at the beautiful Vergas City Beach!
This fun and unique course takes you along a paved trail before leading you across
the iconic floating bridge. From there, you'll head onto Tin Can Alley, a grassy path with natural terrain—watch your footing and enjoy the adventure!
You’ll then circle back over the floating boardwalk and continue along the picturesque shoreline of Long Lake. The final stretch is paved, with friendly volunteers stationed along the route to guide you and cheer you on as you make your way to a strong beachside finish.
Whether you're racing for a PR or just soaking in the views, this is a 5K you won't want to miss! 🏃♀️🌊
3.1 Miles 5k Run Trail Walk
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Swan Lake Resort & Campground is honored to host a gnarly race through the beautiful waters, formidable hills, and rugged trails of Minnesota lakes country. Our intent is to organize a safe and
rewarding race experience for everyone.
Triathlon Race Segments
Individual and Relay teams will complete:
All Grit, No Chip
This triathlon will be timed manually and casually. We plan to acknowlede Men's & Women's podium finishers, but don't expect to receive detailed time reports. If you are concerned with knowing your splits, plan to time them on your own with a device or friend. Speaking of time, the course is designed to be tough, so don’t expect to move at “pavement pace”.
Schedule of Events
7-9am: athlete check-in
8am: yoga on the beach
9am: Kids Bike-N-Run race
9:30am: athlete meeting
9:45am: race start
12-3pm: live music, sauna, food & drink
Safety & Medical Services
Out of an abundance for caution, we've asked the OTC Sherrif's Water Patrol team to support athletes during the swim segment. On land, we've contracted with Ringdahl Emergency Medical Services for an ambulance and trained technician. In addition, we'll have several trained volunteers from Dalton Fire & Rescue to support on both land and water.
Relay Captains
The captains of triathlon teams should register 1st, pick a team name, pay the full registration fee, and invite any remaining teammates.
USA Triathlon
Note that registration requires a USA Triathlon membership ID, which helps us organize a safe event and cover the cost of event insurance. A single-race membership is free for kids, $9 for relay athletes, and $14 for individuals. It’s all integrated into the registration flow to minimize hassle.
Kids Duathlon Bike-n-Run Race
The kids race will be a short gravel bike loop followed by a mini run on the resort & campground roads. The entire course is on property for kids to remain visible at all times. It'll be a casual, fun race for ages 2 through 12 and parents are welcome to assist the little ones.
We look forward to hosting an awesome event on our little slice of heaven. Whether you’re racing or watching, we hope you leave feeling inspired and appreciative of what the human body is capable of.
Onward,
Swan Lake Resort & Campground
www.swanlake.camp | 218-736-4626 | [email protected]
1 Miles 23 Miles Duathlon Gravel Run Swim Trail Triathlon