How tough are you? Evergreen Park & Recreation District (EPRD) invites runners to compete in the 2022 Evergreen Trail Racing Series, a three-race series of running eve nts on mountainous terrain around scenic Evergreen and our mountain communi ty. Distances range from a 5k to an epic half-marathon to the top of Bergen Peak (elevation 9,708 feet), a climb of well over 2,000 vertical feet.
Race registration for Bergen Peak 1/2 Marathon and Elk Meadow 5k and 10k is $45 in advance a nd $55 race day. Race registration for Staunton State Park 20k i s $50 in advance and $60 race day. You can purchase all three races for $10 0. Races start at 8 AM (pre-registration opens at 7 AM.) Please note there are no race refunds or transfers.
Pick up your race bib on race day. Please bring a reusable water bottle to the races. There will be no water/a id stations on the course; this Series will be cup-free.
Please Note: In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen trail conditions the race director reserves the right to delay, cancel, move or reschedule the race. There will be no refunds in the event of a race cancellation.
This race is epic! Bergen Pea k runners will endure the rolling hills of Elk Meadow and the strenuous swi tchbacks of Bergen Peak and Too Long Trail. While ascending approximately 1 ,500 feet, runners will peak at a total elevation of 9,000 feet as they cov er this 13.1 mile course. Participants should meet at the Buchanan Park Rec reation Center near the Pioneer Trail head. Download the race map (PDF).
This 5K/10K race leads runners throughout the rolling hills of Elk Meado w Open Space Park. Runners will start on Pioneer trail and head clockwise a round the meadow. The first stretch is a steady downhill along highway 74. From there, runners will weave their way up to where they will run through the trees along the foot of the mountain.
The course then shoots runn ers back out into the meadow to reconnect with Pioneer Trail to the finish line. Participants should meet at the Buchanan Park Recreation Center near the Pioneer Trail head. Download the race map (PDF).
Join us at Staunton State Park for a be autiful 20k trail race. Runners will start at 8,215 feet of elevation and r each an elevation of 9,579 feet at the Eagle Cliff Overlook. Please bring a water bottle. This is a cup free race. Download a race map (PDF).