The St. Charles County Parks Department is hosting its 10th Annual Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series this year. On Sept. 17, Oct. 8, Oct. 22, and Nov. 5, participants will compete in these off-road races, while running through four different St. Charles County Parks. If pre-registered, a fee of $25 for a single race or $85 for the series will apply. Prizes will be awarded to top men and women in their age group.
“Our Wild in the Woods races really tests a runner’s strength and character,” said Bettie Yahn-Kramer. “These races can be challenging, yet fun and exciting, as runners make their way through paved and natural-surface trails throughout our parks.”
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The St. Charles County Parks Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series will occur:
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- Sept. 17 at Matson Hill Park, 700 Matson Hill Road in Defiance, features steep and rolling hills through heavily forested areas. Runners will endure a 10-kilometer (6.2 miles) course, traveling over paved, gravel and single-track, natural-surface trails. The race will begin at 9 a.m. in the Katy Trail Parking Lot on Highway 94 South in Matson and continue into Matson Hill Park.
- Oct. 8 at Klondike Park, 4600 Highway 94 South near Augusta, features multiple steep hills and uneven terrain. The seven-mile course, travels over hard-surfaced trail, park roads, crushed stone trail, and single-track natural-surface trails. The race begins at 9 a.m. at Shelter #1 in the park.
- Oct. 22 at Indian Camp Creek Park, 2679 Dietrich Road near Wentzville, features varied terrain with a few hills. The 10-mile course, travels over paved and natural-surface trails. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the Lakeside Pavilion in the Park.
- Nov. 5 at Broemmelsiek Park, 1615 Schwede Road, south of O’Fallon, runners travel a five-mile course over multi-use trails and through prairies. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at Shelter # 6.
For more information or to register for the Wild in the Woods Trail Run Series, visit www.stccparks.org or contact (636) 949-7535. If registered before Sept. 2, series entry fee is $85. Anyone registering after this deadline will pay $100 for the series. Single-race registration is $25, if received at least seven days prior to the race date. Race-day registrations are $35 per run.