Maple Syrup Fun Run

Saturday, May 6, 2023

The Maple Syrup Fun Run is a trail run of mixed terrain of flat, smooth surfaces to trails with gravel/dirt and exposed tree roots. The race gets its name from harvesting maple syrup on site from our maple trees which is then used at the pancake brunch following the fun run. We are in our 9th year of running this race and offer multiple distances from a 1 mile walk/hike, 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K routes. Your registration fee supports environmental education, outdoor recreation, and natural resource conservation. River Bend is a 501(c)(3) non-profit nature center that relies on donations, memberships, and fundraising events. Thank You!

REGISTRATION/PRICES:
1 Mile:
Now - 3/31/2023 - $30
April 1 - Race Day - $40
Faribault Public School Employees - $20

5K:
Now - 3/31/2023 - $35
April 1 - Race Day - $45
Faribault Public School Employees - $23

10K:
Now - 3/31/2023 - $40
April 1 - Race Day - $50
Faribault Public School Employees - $25

25K:
Now - 3/31/2023 - $50
April 1 - Race Day - $65
Faribault Public School Employees - $33

50K:
Now - 3/31/2023 - $65
April 1 - Race Day - $80
Faribault Public School Employees - $40

Brunch:
$10 nonmember
$5 member
Kids 3 & under Free

Register by Monday, April 17 to get a Free t-shirt. T-shirts are unisex sizes. Registrations after April 17th and same day registrations can get a t-shirt on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.

All registrations get a free pancake brunch and goodies from race sponsors.

SCHEDULE:
6:00 - 6:45 am - 50K & 25K Check in
7:00 am - 50K & 25K Start
7:30 - 8:15 am - 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Check in
8:30 am - 10K & 5K Start
8:40 am - One mile walk/run Start - note this is not chip timed
9:00 am - Pancake Brunch Start for runners & their spectators
10:00 am - Pancake Brunch Startf or public
3:00 pm - 50K Cut Off Time:

AWARDS:
Top Male and Female in each race will receive a Jar of maple syrup made from River Bend maple trees.

OFF-SITE PARKING INFO:

Located at 100 State Ave, Faribault, MN 55021

25K & 50K can park at the nature center, all other participants and spectators please park at Allina.

Get Printable Parking Information by clicking this link.

ROUTE MAPS:

The race routes will have 3 course marshals and 4 water stations through out the course. We will have an athletic trainer available at the start/finish line and an ambulance on standby for additional support.

See map here for locations of the water stops, course marshals and start/finish line.

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