Trail Run on Loess Bluffs

Description: A looped course on mostly single track trail containing 200 feet of steep limestone cut steps that you'll run up twice per lap! A beautiful trail with fantastic views overlooking Loess Bluffs National Wildlife Area! The event will start and finish at the Loess Bluffs Welcome Center Parking Lot just south of Mound City MO (Loess Bluffs NWR Welcome Center, 159 State Highway East, Mound City, MO 64470). Check-in will be near the restrooms by the parking lot. Registration fee: $5 donation to Friends of Loess Bluffs Group. Donation due at check in. This event is self supported! There will be a water/food station located in the parking lot (water will be provided by us, you bring the vessel!). You will start and finish in the parking lot. You will run through the parking lot twice during each loop (approximately every 1.5 miles you will go through the parking lot). Each loop is 4.2 miles. There will be space on the table for gels, and GU's and such. Please bring your specific items in a container (Tupperware works well) that is clearly labeled. This will be put next to the water station table for you to access. Any community gels and such can be placed in the community container for all to share. Participants are encouraged to carry water with them on the course! Please note that this event will be not be officially timed! Any participant who wishes to know their time is encouraged to use their own timing device.