About
Maplewood State Park, Minnesota
RUNNING WILD is the only trail run in the Lake Area. It is held at Maplewood State Park, located seven miles east of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota, on State Highway 108 in Otter Tail County. Maplewood State Park offers more than 9,000 acres of tree-covered hills, including clear lakes nestled in deep valleys, hardwood forests, wildflowers, a variety of wildlife and 25 miles of hiking trails.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Running WILD Course navigates through the beautiful, but challenging terrain of northwest Minnesota. There are two trail run options: the 7K Trail Run and the 1-Mile LIFE Hike.
The 7K terrain includes some uneven ground, lots of mini-hills, a gravel road, moderately challenging hills and the rigorous Ironwood Trail Hill.
1-MILE LIFE HIKE is an out and back course.
Using chip timing technology, Pickle Events provides Running Wild with accurate race times and results.
Running Wild is FUN for the WHOLE FAMILY!
We also have some races your kids will love!
Wee Run WILD (for ages 4 & under) & Kid’s Run Wild (for ages 5-7) are 200 yard dashes run by the beach of Lake Lida.
We encourage you to enjoy Maplewood State Park after the race. Bring your swimsuits, towels and a picnic and enjoy Lake Lida for the day. The beach is just steps away from the starting line.
RUN WILD & SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY
RUNNING WILD TRAIL RUN is one of Health Resources Center’s largest fundraising events of the year.
Health Resources Center is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that has been faithfully serving future families since 1983 by offering one-on-one mentorship and resources in the areas of Pregnancy & Parenting, Life Coaching, and Sexual Health.
Educational classes on pregnancy, childbirth prep, parenting, relationships, and more…
Life-Coaching
Pregnancy testing
Prenatal vitamins
First trimester ultrasounds
STD testing & treatment