Watkins Mill Get Outdoors 6.6K
Lawson, MO
- 6.6K
- Road (Paved)
- Official race website
Watkins Mill Association presents the annual Get Outdoors 6.6k benefiting Watkins Woolen Mill State Park and Historic Site. The Get Outdoors Day 6.6K trail circles the 100-acre Williams Creek Lake inside historic Watkins Mill State Park. The track is certified and offers a peaceful run through a canopy of well-preserved … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Sep 30):
| 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | |
| H (°F) | 91 | 75 | 83 | 75 | 88 |
| L (°F) | 70 | 49 | 67 | 55 | 75 |
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Woodsy lake race for historic mill
So I'm wasn't actually familiar with the Watkins Mill until I got there but there was no other race that day and I didn't have a virtual to do. The … MORE
So I’m wasn’t actually familiar with the Watkins Mill until I got there but there was no other race that day and I didn’t have a virtual to do. The path through the park was asphalt and in good to great condition, though there was one slick bridge due to recent rain and morning dew, but really that’s to be expected by anyone who has ever been in a park before. Not really a trail run because it’s such a developed path, but it is a very scenic commune with nature for a distance you aren’t going to find anywhere else. The people there were quite knowledgeable about the mill, shared it’s history with me and were really happy to be out there hosting this race. This is a “fewer than 100 people” race, and there didn’t appear to be the energy at the pre-start that you’ll find at a lot of smaller races, which makes me wonder if everybody else was from out of town, too. It’s a pretty park, and if you’re used to running in the city, the smell of the woods after a rain is something you can’t miss. I, however, live in the woods and it rains here a lot, so considering it was quite the drive from my house to the race, I can’t say I’ll be hard pressed to make it back every year. That said, if you’re in the area or feel like taking on something a little longer than a 5k but aren’t ready to jump up to 10, here’s one of the better places to do it since the hills are rolling and short and the shade is plentiful (at least this year).