Storm the Park

APR
18
2026
Storm the Park brings trail runners to Whitewater State Park for scenic courses from 5k to 50k with river crossings, meadows and bluff views. Kick off the 2026 Storm Trail Race Series with a challenging day on beautiful singletrack.
Sat 18 Apr 2026
50 kilometers 30 kilometers 15 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event overview

Storm the Park is a trail running event on April 18, 2026, held at 19041 MN-74 in Altura, Minnesota. The race uses trails at Whitewater State Park. The event is hosted by The Storm Trail Race Series and Storm Sporting Events and is the first race in the 2026 Storm Trail Race Series.

Courses and distances

The event offers multiple distance options:

  • 5k
  • 15k
  • 30k
  • 50k

The 15k course follows and crosses the Whitewater River and provides views of the river, meadows, and surrounding bluffs. The 30k is made from multiple loops of the 15k course. The 50k uses an extended 16.6k loop out to Coyote Point repeated three times. The 5k climbs to Chimney Rock and Inspiration Point and returns to the Whitewater River.

Organization and logistics

Race shirts are available for purchase during registration for $20. The shirt order deadline is March 15, 2026; a small number of select sizes may be available on race day on a first come, first served basis. The organizers state a mission to promote health and wellness, raise awareness for youth mental health, and raise funds for related programs and scholarships. The 2026 series also includes Storm the Farm in July, Storm the Day in October, and Storm the Bluffs in December. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

50 km
50k
30 km
30k
15 km
15k
5 km

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