We’re back for S’MORE FUN at Mirror Lake on Saturday October 1st, 2022 hosted by the fantastic Friends of Mirror Lake! This is the 7th Annual S’more Fun Trail Run. We hit the trails for this annual event to help support the Friends’ fundraising efforts to sustain and improve the beautiful Mirror Lake State Park.
Registration is open! Sign up using the following link!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Baraboo/SmoreFunTrailRun
Registration closes September 11th.
Race Information:
All races except the Mini Marshmallow Mile and 5K Trail Walk are chip timed – thank you Tortoise & Hare Timing!
Race Maps can be found on the Facebook Page, the RunSignup Race Page, and the Friend’s Of Mirror Lake website under the events tab.
Routes are marked with colored flags to help guide you and reassure you have not taken a wrong turn. Intersections will be clearly marked with signs directing which way to go, and assistants will be at post throughout the race to help point you the right way. Each mile will have a marker as well so you know how far you have to go, and how far you’ve come!
Aid stations will be located along 10K and half marathon routes approximately every 3 miles. Stations are manned and will have water, Gatorade, GU Energy Gels (for half and 10K runners only), medical aid, and radio contact if needs arise. Waste bins will also be 50-100 feet beyond each station for wrappers, cups, bottles, etc. If you are a runner that needs more than what is provided, bring what you need and carry it with you.
Drop Bag Zone - new this year for Burnie Half Marathoners! Leave a small bag with things like dry shoes, dry socks, a coat, fuel, water, etc. You can also shed a layer or a bottle if you no longer need them and leave it at this point in your bag if you bring one. Drop bags will be collected right when you enter the park upon your arrival at the main entrance and transported for you to the supervised drop-bag zone before the race starts. Label your bag with your name and phone number so you can find it easily – or in case you forget it after the race, then we can find you! Duct tape and permanent marker works marvelously. You will pass this spot twice in the race. Use it when you need it or not at all! *Note, this is not intended for valuables (i.e. wallets, purses, phones, devices).
Pets - For safety reasons dogs will not be allowed at the event.
Strollers - For safety reasons will also not be permitted on the race trails.
Packet pick-up and same-day registration is on Run Day, October 1st from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM at the Beach Pavilion, Mirror Lake State Park.
Goodies!
T-shirts for participants registered prior to September 3rd.
Stick around post-race for a beachside fire, S’mores, snacks, drinks, and celebration for all event participants!
Awards will be announced and top-finishers medalled as finishers come in and event placements are determined.
Awards:
All participants of the Mini Marshmallow 1-mile run will receive a participant medal upon completion of the race along with 1st-3rd place finishers receiving medals.
The top overall male and female 5K and 10K runners will receive a medal for 1st-3rd place, along with 1st place finishers in each age division. 2nd and 3rd place finishers will be recognized for each age division.
The 5k and 10K will have 1st-3rd place medals for each age/gender group and overall 1st-3rd for each gender.
All Burnie Half Marathon runners will receive a participation medal. The top overall half marathon runners will receive a medal for 1st-3rd place for each gender.
Age groups are 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Location/Directions:
The Mirror Lake State Park office is located on the north side of the Fern Dell Road and Hastings Road intersection. For directions to the park, please visit dnr.wi.gov keyword: Mirror Lake and click the Driving Directions link. The race starting location is Mirror Lake Beach.
Park Stickers and Parking - Parked vehicles require a Wisconsin State Park admission sticker. Stickers can be purchased upon entry on Saturday. Daily passes for vehicles with Wisconsin plates is $8 or Annual passes are $28. The Out-of-State rate is $11/day or $38/annual. Parking will be available within the park at specific locations. On Run Day, please follow the directional signs and look for our parking attendants to help get you to available parking. Please allow time to walk from parking areas to the starting line as races will start on time. Parking on the grass and along the shoulders of the road is not permitted.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer please contact us at Mirrorlaketrailrun@gmail.com. For more information about the Friends group and the race check out the Friends of Mirror Lake State Park website at www.friendsofmirrorlake.org. Also please check out our Facebook page @smorefuntrailrun