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Our 3.8-mile trail run takes you through the beautiful and scenic trails of Walking Purchase Park, with a mix of challenge and enjoyment for trail runners of every level. Rocks, roots, and dirt — a proper trail race, not a road race on a path.
Posted Oct 21, 2026
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The Aardvark Sports Shop Trail Run Review

 A well-run trail race. Storms hit before the start, so the organizers moved the start up to 3:15 PM and brought in a tree-trimming crew to clear fallen trees. The course was well marked, and the volunteers were spaced well. The footing is rocky, so keep your eyes on the trail. The course drops about 300 feet over the first two miles, then climbs it all back by mile 3, so don’t go out too hard. Plan your logistics: I missed the last shuttle bus and ran to the start. The race is advertised at 3.8 miles, but my watch read about 3.5. Eat beforehand. I paid my own entry fee. 

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