This 11-mile race takes place on the Douglas Trail, an asphalt rail-trail system that extends from Northwest Rochester to Pine Island. Participants meet in Douglas to race through a canopy of trees that shade the trail most of the way. Runners are treated to a race gift, post-race refreshments, and delicious watermelon.

The first Douglas Trail Race took place in 1976. The race was renamed in 2017 to honor Reggie Oeltjen, a longtime member and volunteer of the Rochester Running Club. Reggie’s dream was to run border to border across Minnesota, from South Dakota to Wisconsin, at age 65. He passed away peacefully in his sleep midway through his journey.

*NEW this year... Rochester Running Club is teaming up with Team R.E.D. & Run the Woods - Oxbow 10 Mile Trail Run for a 21 Mile weekend challenge, the "Run Long - Get Woody" challenge! Register for both events and save $5 off each event registration, for a total of $10 Off!

Reggie Oeltjen Douglas Trail 11-Mile Race - August 5

Run The Woods - Oxbow 10 Mile Trail Race - August 6

Plus, all finishers of the challenge will earn a limited edition "Run Long - Get Woody" wooden medal. Not only will you have completed the inaugural challenge unlike anything in Southern Minnesota, but you'll have the "woodware" to prove it!