Storm the Farm

Our Mission

The Storm Trail Race Series' mission is to encourage people of all skill levels to participate in trail racing events, get outdoors, and enjoy the beautiful local trails in Southeast MN. Your donations and a percentage of the profits from this event will go to the Youth Mental Health programs at Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center.

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Cupless Event

To lessen our race footprint on the environment, we are cupless. Please bring your own reusable cup, refillable water bottle, etc…

Course Summary

The Race will be held at Briggs Outdoors. You will get to experience the steep climbs, open prairies, and wooded single-track trails that the bluffs in the Driftless Region of Southeast Minnesota has to offer.

Race Information

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PRIOR TO RACE DAY! There will NOT be race day registrations.

We have 5k, 10k, 21k, 30k, and 43k “Ultra” distances starting on Saturday, July 22nd at 6:00 am.

• The 21k and 43k events qualify for the 2022 UMTR Race Series! Click here to learn more.

Shirts - Once again we are collaborating with Craft Sportswear USA to bring you a short-sleeved Loppet technical shirt. "Our fast drying tech fabric transports sweat away from your skin and as your body heat cools. Wear our polyester t_shirts and never feel that damp, cold, heavy clothing against your heated skin again, so don’t let it hamper you from achieving optimal performance." Deadline to receive a shirt on race day is Friday, June 23rd

Friday, July 21st

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Packet pickup. Wood-fired Pizzas will be available for purchase, so come early hang out for a while and enjoy a pre-race meal.

Saturday, July 22nd

5:00 am - 8:30 am - Packet Pickup

6:00 am - 43k start

8:00 am - 21k and 30k start

8:30 am - 10k and 5k start

All-day:  games, music, spectating, and wood-fired pizzas for purchase.

Friday night camping is available for $10. Tents and small teardrop-style campers are welcome (no hook-ups available).

FAQs

THERE ARE NO CUTOFFS FOR THESE EVENTS! WE WILL CHEER IN THE LAST FINISHER THE SAME AS WE DID THE FIRST FINISHER!!!

Please carefully read the FAQs document. It’s your responsibility to understand the rules before making your purchase. You will have an option to re-read these at checkout.

Post Race Activities

Wood-fired Pizzas, Burger baskets, and other food options will be available for pre-order when you checkout so you can refuel after your race.