TRAIL RUN NEWS

October 12, 2025

 

We're a week away from the Black Hawk Ridge Trail Run this Sunday, October 19th.  Thanks to all of you who have signed up! We are looking forward to another fun day. Here are some things to take note of in preparation for the run.

 

Location: Black Hawk Unit of the Lower Wisconsin Riverway.  Wachter Road, off Highway 78, south of Highway 12.  Directions here.

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Parking! We use every parking place we can at the venue, it's tight! Carpool if you can and be patient with the parking volunteers. They've always fit everyone in 

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Registration: Bib pickup at the cabin starting at 8:30. Find Gail for race day changes. Better yet, tell us ahead of time. No race day registration, we are fully full.

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Race Start: All races start together at 10 am in front of the cabin. You'll be together for about a mile, then divide for the 8K and 16K courses.

 

Course:  Thanks to the great Lower Wisconsin Riverway team at the DNR, the trail impasse caused by the tornado that hit the property in July has been cleared, and we are using our traditional 8K and 16K courses. Maps are on the website and will be posted outside the cabin on race day.  Aid stations will have water and Skratch. Grab a cup or refill your bottle/pack.

 

Safety:  The main thing, really. Take care of yourself and your fellow runners.  Much of this trail is mown grass or bare ground, but there are areas with loose rocks, rolling walnuts, and leaves. An unexpected obstacle like a downed tree may be part of the adventure. Use caution out there. There are first aid responders at the event, but let's keep them bored.

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Other Users: The area is open to other users, including horses, hikers, and hunters (bow hunting and small game).  Please be considerate.

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The Food! Post-run soup, grilled cheese, cookies and more. Food will be served inside the cabin, go outside to eat.  

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Awards and door prizes: For the fast, overall and 10-year age group awards.  For the lucky, door prizes!  

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Savanna Series: We'll be doing Savanna Series participation prizes at this event!  If you've done at least 4 runs in the series, head to the Savanna Series table before or after you run to pick up your 2025 Savanna Series prize. Final Series standings will be posted after the event.

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Questions?  Contact us anytime, but the Saturday before the race we are on the go all day. So, sooner is better.

Have a great safe day of running and visiting. See you Sunday.

 

The Trail Crew

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