This event does not allow pacers, due to the short course and multiple events you will not be lonely out there! Friends are encouraged to register themselves and join the race as a participant. With all four events moving the same direction on the same loop, you will not be alone.
Crew should only assist their runners in the start/finish personal support area.
Dogs are NOT allowed on the course or at any of our event areas, start/finish, aid stations, check-in, etc. We love dogs just like most of you but it is a confusing environment and energy for them, we have seen the best of dogs act abnormally and not everyone is comfortable with dogs.
When a TROT event offers multiple distances, each distance is treated as a completely separate race—even when they happen concurrently, share portions of the course, or use the same timing checkpoints.
Once you start, you are competing only in the distance for which you are registered. If you do not complete that distance, you will be listed as a DNF at the bottom of its results, with your furthest verified timing checkpoint noted when available. You will not be moved into a shorter event, listed as a finisher of that distance, or receive its finisher medal.
For example, a runner registered for the 100K who stops after completing 50K is a 100K DNF—not a 50K finisher.
This policy protects fair competition by ensuring runners know who is entered in their event and prevents shorter-distance standings from changing when someone drops down. It also ensures we have enough finisher medals for participants registered in each distance.
You may officially switch distances through your RunSignup account before the race while transfers remain open and space is available. All changes must be completed before you start; distances cannot be changed retroactively.
When you enter SFA State Park you do not need to stop at the HQ entrance building, proceed directly to the back of the park following guidance by the park staff. Watch the trail crossing on your way in and out of the park, stop for pedestrians. The camp ground is also busy with kids during the weekend.
Parking will begin at the first entrance of the Group Dining Hall parking lot (closed for the event), on the RIGHT HAND side of the road ONLY, and proceed backwards from that point.
- Do not park in ADA spots without proper placards
- Do not park on grass unless instructed by park staff
- Do not park at campsites without a reservation
All participants must be off the course by 2 AM (finish line closes).
There will be one unmanned water station (no cups provided) at the road crossing. Otherwise the main aid station and personal support area at the start/finish will be accessible between each loop.
Saturday only at the Group Dining Hall Shelter Start/Finish - go inside the building to pickup packet, have your QR code ready, you may pickup for others. You may also pickup guest passes (pre purchase via the RunSignup store). TROT Merch store with hydraton flasks and other fun gear will also be available. See the event schedule page for details.
Yes, they should have your QR code from your race-week email available and ready.
Portapotties are located in the start/finish area parking lot, available before/after and between each loop. A washroom facility with showers is available a short walk from the start/finish along with other park facilities throughout the park. There are no portapotties directly on the course.
Park entrance is by individual and included for registered participants and volunteers. All guests will need to purchase a special events park pass from the RunSignup store. Guest wristbands for pre-purchased passes can be collected form the packet pickup/merch area inside the group dining hall shelter. Registered participants, you bib number is your park pass, collected after you park.
Yes, but ensure you can hear your surroundings.
All finishers will recieve a medal specific to their distance.
Disco ball awards will be give to the top overall male and female in each event in addition to the top male/female of each age group division:
- U20
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
