Glacial Lakes Spring Challenge - April 24-26

[David William Bitner]

Hey all,

The Spring Challenge at Glacial Lakes State Park (about 2.5 hours west of Minneapolis) is on again for this year! We are shifting things a week earlier than in the past to avoid conflict with the Willow races and the Trail Mix races. 

The Missing Link Spring Challenge is a weekend of camping, running, and hiking on the amazing trails of Glacial Lakes State Park in Starbuck, MN (about a 2 1/2 hour drive from Minneapolis).  This is not a timed event and there is no set course for running. You can come to run, hike, bike on the nearby Glacial Ridge Bike Trail, or just hang out with a fun group of folks who enjoy being outdoors.

Camping is included for Friday and Saturday nights at the group campsite. There is plenty of room to spread out and set up tents. Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, etc.) is not provided. If you need camping gear, we can help you find some to borrow or rent. There is a large covered pavilion in the campsite with a fire pit. There are a very limited number of shared electric outlets in the pavilion. Water availability at the campsite depends on when the park turns the water on. Water is always available near the park entrance. There are outhouses at the campsite. Showers are available for a fee in the main campground. The swimming beach is a short walk from the group campsite.

Children 18 and under are free with an adult using the code "NextGen" at checkout. If cost makes this prohibitive for anyone for any reason, let me know. We would much rather have YOU there than your money.

Let me know if you have any questions about the event!

-bit