Storm the Park
Altura MN
April 19, 2025
The Storm Trail Race Series
This is the first of the four race series, The Storm Trail Race Series.
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ATRA Youth Trail Race Certified
We are proud to announce that Storm the Park and Storm the Farm are ATRA Youth Trail Race Certified. Participants under the age of 19 receive a 15% discount on these events
Race Distances
5k Trail Race
15k Trail Race
30k Trail Race
50k Trail Race
UMTR Trail Run Series
The 5k, 15k and 30k qualify for the 2025 UMTR Trail Run Series. The 50k distance qualifies for the UMTR Ultra Series. To read more about how to become a member of the Upper Midwest Trail Runners and participate in the race series, visit their website at www.umtr.orgÂ
Course Summary
Come to Southeast Minnesota to "Storm the Park" and enjoy all that the trails at Whitewater State Park has to offer!
There will be a 15k course that follows and crosses the Whitewater River and offers beautiful views of the river, meadows, and surrounding bluffs.
Multiple loops of this amazing course will make up the 30k. The 50k race will follow the same course with an additional 1.6k added to the 15k that will take participants all the way out to Coyote Point. This 16.6k loop will be completed 3 times for the 50k distance. The 5k course will climb you up to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and then back down to the Whitewater River.Â
Aid Stations
For the 15k and 30k there will be one Aid Station at miles 3.5, 4.5 and 8.5, which is the same Aid Station visited multiple times, and then at the Start/Finish line. We will have Tailwind and all the typical Aid Station food available.
For the 50k there will be an Aid Station at miles 3.5, 4.5 and 9.2, which are the same Aid Station visited multiple times and then at the Start/Finish line.
Cupless Event
To reduce our environmental impact, this race is cupless. Please bring your reusable cup, refillable water bottle, or hydration gear. Silicone cups will also be available for purchase at check-in.
Schedule of Events
Pre-registration is required! We are unable to offer race-day registration.
To avoid any last-minute stress, aim to arrive at the race venue 30 minutes before your race is set to begin. This will allow you to complete the check-in process and be ready to race 10 minutes before the official start time.
Check-in begins at 7:00 am.
Race start times are as follows:
50k - 8:00 am
30k - 9:00 am
15k - 9:30 am
5k - 10:00 am
Note: All vehicles will need a state park pass while inside Whitewater State Park. We recommend you purchase an annual pass online. You can also purchase a daily pass at a discounted rate of $5 at the Visitor's Center on race day.
Race Shirts
Race shirts can be purchased during registration for $15. Shirt order deadline is Saturday, March 15th, 2025. 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.Â
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!
Donations
30% of every registration fee and all donations collected during registration will be donated to local Youth Mental Health Programs.
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!
