Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race
The Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race is an annual running event held on the scenic Douglas Trail, an asphalt rail-trail stretching from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island, Minnesota. Participants start in Douglas and run an 11-mile out-and-back course shaded by a canopy of trees, offering a fairly flat and straight route with minimal road crossings. Established in 1976 and renamed in 2017 to honor Reggie Oeltjen, a dedicated Rochester Running Club member, the race features race gifts, post-race refreshments, and hydrating watermelon for runners.
It is part of the Rochester Running Club Grand Prix series and attracts runners seeking a peaceful, nature-filled race experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Always double-check with the organizer's website – things can change, and we might have sprinted past a few details!
