Saturday, Aug 2, 2025 at 8:00am
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.
Additional Race Info
Cost: $30 RRC members | $35 Non-RRC Members – join RRC now!; RRC Grand Prix Event
Awards: Awards will be given to the first overall male and female finishers and the first male and female Masters (40+) finishers. The awards are a headband and a watermelon.
