Veterans Trail Festival Review

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Lisa Keane

Veterans Trail Festival

Summary

Veterans Day race, to support Veterans, run by a Veterans support group w/ a bunch of Veterans! Thank you for your service! Perfect fall day for a trail race thru beautiful Raccoon Creek State Park Nice swag & good food! I would do this one again!

Posted Nov 07, 2026

Pros

Good communication
Easy directions
Ample, free parking
Organized
Indoor restrooms and staging
Warm fire
Spectator area
Distance options
Nice opening ceremony
Chip timing
Scenic trail
Well spaced and stocked aid stations
Nice swag

Cons

Sparse and confusing marking
1st place OA/ AG awards only in 10 year increments

Good communication, easy directions, & ample free parking near the start / finish line.
Organized packet pick up.
Indoor restrooms and staging area
Warm fire inside and out while waiting for friends to come in
Distance options for all abilities
Plenty of spectator availability
Nice opening ceremony with Color Guard, National Anthem, and TAPS performed by Veterans
Chip timing
Trail was fairly runnable with some very technical rock / root areas and some nice hills to climb
Markings were on the sparse side and a bit confusing in spots but we technically did not get lost!
Well spaced and well stocked aid stations with different hot food options @each plus all the regular sweet and salty treats.
Nice swag includes a Veterans Day theme soft SS tee and dog tag finishers medal for all athletes
OA / AG for top runner in 10 year increments