MUDD Earth Day 15 Miler

MUDD Earth Day 15 Miler

MUDD Earth Day 15 Miler

( 5 reviews )
100% of reviewers recommend this race
  • Crystal Lake,
    Illinois,
    United States
  • April
  • Other
  • Trail Race
  • Event Website

Lisa Dretske

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
50 34
2017
"Let's celebrate Earth Day on the trails"
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Lisa Dretske's thoughts:

MUDD Earth Day trail races offers a 5 mile, 15 mile and 50k events. I chose the 50k. One thing is for sure, you have to be ready for some hills at this event. The description on their website is very vague about the course, with no race map or elevation. The timing of the event and the elevation does make it an ideal race to use to train for the Ice Age trail races in May, which they advertise.
Parking for the race is very easy. I only had to walk 2 minutes to get to the Packet pickup and start of the race.
At packet pickup I received a bib, tshirt, and a headband.
The start of the race was very simple and easy-going. I don't even remember hearing an offical start, but saw everyone start moving-so then I did too. The course was loops of 5.3 miles, which made it easy to pack less in my hydration pack. However, the first loop was a bit jammed, and we came to a stop several times. But once things spaced out a bit, I got to enjoy the course and look at the beautiful sites. The route goes through rolling hills through the woods. There are 2 aid stations set up, 1 at the start line and 1 at the half way mark of the 5 mile loop. There were adequate volunteers along the route to point people in the right direction if there was any confusion. The only negative was that towards the end of the race, the last hour and a half, they ran out of water at the 2nd aid station.
When i finished, someone was there to make sure you felt ok and to let you pick out a hand-made "medal" made out of wood. This was a great touch! You also receive a pin. Things were a little confusing at the end-I didn't know there was even food at the finish until one of my friends pointed it out. But all the volunteers were very friendly and it was a long day out there.

In the end, I would definitely recommend this race to someone who wants some extra elevation training, but not a far drive from SE Wisconsin or Chicago. They also give you free pics which is a plus!

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