Oakwood Lakes Trail Run

Runners take your marks …After switching to a social run in 2024, the eighth Oakwood Lakes Trail Run is back in 2025 as a timed event, which will be Saturday, July 26.

Runners take their marks at 7:30 a.m. at the west lake boat ramp. The 4-mile race will follow the trail system at Oakwood Lakes State Park, which is two miles west of Bruce. There also is an 8-mile option, which will be a second lap around the course, according to race director Andy Carlson.

Registration is reasonably priced for the no-frills event. Preregister by emailing Carlson at YW5keWNhcmxzb24xMiB8IHlhaG9vICEgY29t. Include name, age, sex, city & state; email and phone number. The $15 registration fee is paid Saturday morning. For those signing up between 6:30 and 7:15 a.m. Saturday, the fee is $20.

There will be basic snacks and refreshments with water at roughly miles 2, 4 and 6 as well as the finish line. All ages are welcome to participate.

A state park entrance ($10/vehicle daily fee) is required. It is strongly recommended purchasing a pass prior to event.

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