Crossroads Trail Run/Walk

Come join the 14th annual Crossroads Trail Run!  Door County’s first and only trail run welcomes all runners and walkers to chose a 2k, 5k, or 10k distance at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve from June 17th, 2023. With chip-timing allowing for a staggered safe start. Awards will be given as places occur.  Packet pick-up is Friday, June 16th, 5:00-7:00 pm at the Collins Learning Center. Unclaimed t-shirts will be mailed within seven days of the race. To reserve your t-shirt size, registration must be made by May 26. All proceeds benefit Crossroads at Big Creek Learning Center and Nature Preserves.   *************************************** Highlights include: Three levels of courses: 2k, and 5k, and 10k fun runs - All NEW routes for 2023!!! All participants receive a race T-shirt All participants receive a native tree courtesy of Evergreen Nursery Chip-timing and individual awards Proceeds from the event support the Crossroads at Big Creek's mission to  This race promotes wellness and healthy living, cross-generational recreation, and increases awareness of ‘green’ living in our community *************************************** Our Mission Support ‘Ski-for-Free’ at  Crossroads at Big Creek Environmental Learning Center, educational programming, and the general fundPromote cross-generational outdoor recreationIncrease awareness of ‘green’ living in our community

2K (1.24 miles) - Run/Walk
The 1.24 mile walk/run is a scenic loop that takes walkers/runners southeast along the perimeter trail of the Crossroads property, through the coniferous woods and over the wooden bridge north of the Hanson House historical site. Walkers will follow the east side of Big Creek and meander west over the wooden foot bridge. Continuing north, walkers will go past the amphitheater and head west around Hauser swale system to the finish line. Trail includes single and double track, with grass, wood-chip, gravel, and dirt foundations. Each mile is marked.

5K (3.1 miles) - Run/Walk
New course for 2023!!

10K (6.2 miles) - Run ONLY
New course for 2023!!

 

No refund including weather cancellations. This means that once you register you will not receive a refund for any reason. You can transfer your entry to another person or another event with written permission of the race director.

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Check In and Registration
Friday, June 16: 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Collins Learning Center
Saturday, June 17: 6:30 am at Collins Learning Center

Bikes & Dogs
Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course during the race. As always, dogs are allowed on the property but must be on a leash at all times.

Aid Stations
There will be two water stations for 5k. There will be three water aide stations for 10k.
Keep it “GREEN”. Please bring your own water bottle. Uncap your bottle and the volunteers will refill your vessel. No paper waste.

Earth Friendly Points

Post event refreshments are locally grown or produced within 30 milesPaper goods are biodegradableWater bottle usage in place of paper wasteAwards are made locally by artists and businessesCourses are marked with reusable flags that are removed after the eventEvent promotes a silent sport for all ages with minimal footprintIncreases awareness of ‘green’ living in our communityProceeds from the event support the ‘Ski-for-Free’ program at Crossroads at Big Creek Environmental Learning Center and the general fund