Storm the Bluffs
Minnesota City, MN
December 5 2026
The Storm Trail Race Series
This is the fourth and final event of the four race series, The Storm Trail Race Series.
Race location: Bronk Unit Plowline Trails, 26524 Brook Drive, Minnesota City MN 55959
Google Maps link to race location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2wLn5h46ZVBDfK7Q7
Race options
Trail Run - 5 k (3.4 miles)
Trail Run - 15k (9.32 miles)
MTB Race - 15k (9.32 miles)
Duathlon - Run 15k, Mountain Bike 15k, Run 2k (Relay options available)
Please note - ebikes are not allowed in this event
NO CUT OFFS FOR ANY OF OUR TRAIL RACES!
We celebrate runners of all speeds and abilities and will be at the finish line cheering in the last finisher the same way we cheer in the first finisher!
Course Summary
On the 15k course, you will get to experience the steep climbs and wooded trails that wind through the bluff. A fast finish of nearly a mile downhill on a gravel road will get your heart racing!
Mountain bikers will follow most of the same 15k course and ride some fast-rolling single and double track. A tough heart-racing climb in the first half-mile of the race gets you started and a mile of exhilarating descent takes you to the finish!
You can get the best of both worlds if you join in on the duathlon with a bonus 2k run to wrap up the event!
Our 5k course will challenge you with a short, steep, and spicy course with no flat sections, just a lot of trail fun.
Aid Stations
There will be one aid station on the 15k course at 5.4 miles which you will access again at mile 8.4. This aid station is also accessible to the 5k course at about mile 1.7.
There will also be an aid station at the start/finish line for Duathletes to utilize between their loops.
Cupless Event
In an effort to lessen our race footprint on the environment, we are cupless. Please bring your own reusable cup, refillable water bottle, etc.
Schedule
7:00 am - All events check-in begins
8:00 am - Duathlon begins
10:00 am - 15k Mountain Bike begins
10:10 am - 15k Trail run begins
10:15 am - 5k Trail run begins
Participant limited to 120! Don't wait to register!
REGISTRATION WILL BE LIMITED TO 120 PARTICIPANTS! REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE WHEN WE REACH THE LIMIT OR AT 11:59 PM ON NOVEMBER 30TH....WHICHEVER COMES FIRST!
Waiting List
Once we reach our participant cap, a Wait List will be available. When a participant defers or notifies us that they are not going to participate and want to donate their registration it will open a spot for someone on the Wait List. Wait List selections are event specific and are made in the order in in which participants signed up.
Deferrals
If you are unable to participate, you can choose to defer to the next year for a small fee. By deferring you ensure your spot next year and open a spot for someone on the Wait List.
Race Shirts
Race shirts can be purchased during registration. Limited quantities available! Secure your shirt now before your preferred size sells out! Shirt order deadline is October 31st, 2026. Shirts are sold in Men's and Women's sizes. The Women's sizes tend to run a tad smaller in the torso whereas the Men's sizes are a bit wider in the torso. You will not be able to exchange sizes on race day so please be sure to double-check the size you are ordering.
Donations
30% of every registration fee and all donations collected during registration will be donated to Family & Children's Center for their Youth Mental Health Programs.
Volunteer Info
If you choose not to participate but want to be involved, Volunteers will be needed pre-race, post-race, and throughout the day. Check out the volunteer page on RunSignUp to sign up to volunteer!
