The beauty of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge awaits! Run 13.1 miles solo or as relay with friends through the refuge access road system. Come out and explore your refuge! Wildlife is abundant. Have your camera ready! Deer, Moose, Bear, Grouse, and many bird species could certainly be spotted. Moose and …
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The beauty of Moosehorn National Wildlife Refuge awaits! Run 13.1 miles solo or as relay with friends through the refuge access road system. Come out and explore your refuge! Wildlife is abundant. Have your camera ready! Deer, Moose, Bear, Grouse, and many bird species could certainly be spotted. Moose and deer, oh MY! The course will take place all within the Moosehorn service road system! Car-free, dirt roads and possible wildlife encounters are features of this unique half-marathon.
The half-marathon course starts near the Refuge Headquarters building and meanders south through meadows and flowages. Keep your eyes open as you make your way, to the right is the ‘Wilderness area’, wildlife might be cheering you on! The first of two road crossings take place at 3.8 miles. A left onto Charlotte Rd, then a quick right onto Snare Meadow Road. The road crossing onto Snare Meadow Road (a grassy Refuge access road) will be staffed. Please stay on the left facing oncoming traffic until you cross at Snare Meadow – and remember to thank the volunteers! The first self-serve aid station is on the right as you enter the trail / Snare Meadow Road. This is also the first relay exchange point.
Rolling terrain awaits as you make a gradual climb to Snare Meadow itself. Eaton Heath at mile 7.5 could be a great chance to spot a Moose! You next make a right onto Moosehorn Ridge Road (actually another grassy Refuge access road) – all turns will be well marked. You will then descend past Howard Mill Flowage on the right and make a left onto the gravel Goodall Heath Road before in less than a mile crossing the paved Charlotte Road. Take the next right to proceed towards the Finish – except you by-pass it to the left where the second self-service aid situation (water only) and second relay exchange point is situated. Finally you have a quick 3 mile loop via Mile Bridge Road and Two Mile Meadow Road then back past the Refuge headquarters to the Finish Line.
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I am so pleased! Everyone was so nice!
This is my second half marathon ever, and honestly, I am hoping to do it again next year. I'm a slow runner, and having the early start time was absolutely … MORE
This is my second half marathon ever, and honestly, I am hoping to do it again next year. I’m a slow runner, and having the early start time was absolutely perfect! It meant that I could enjoy the awards and even get some post run snacks!
a welcoming race in a terrific setting
Perfect weather, beautiful course, happy people, scrumptious food. As a slower runner, I really appreciated the early start, which let me tackle the half and still have plenty of time … MORE
Perfect weather, beautiful course, happy people, scrumptious food. As a slower runner, I really appreciated the early start, which let me tackle the half and still have plenty of time for the camaraderie of this friendly race: enjoying the potluck, hanging out at the fire pit, and cheering other runners across the finish line.
Amazingly beautiful course
The race was so well-organized, great directional signage, and delicious potluck meal afterwards. The course was stunningly beautiful, a bit rugged (just the way I like it) and a great … MORE
The race was so well-organized, great directional signage, and delicious potluck meal afterwards. The course was stunningly beautiful, a bit rugged (just the way I like it) and a great sense of community.