The Swamp Stomper 50k/25k has taken place annually in Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park since 2006. This year marks the 17th running of Swamp Stomper. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park or simply “The Forest” as it’s referred to by many local trail runners, is a common destination for area trail runners looking for a solid workout and a quiet place to escape to.

The park trails (and race course) offer a little bit of everything from fast flowing sections to tough climbs and technical descents. The race course is 99% single-track trail and makes use of the Pioneer Springs Trail (blue blazes), Woodland Trail (red loop), and Chickasaw Bluff Trail (white blazes). The 25K is an out-and-back course with approximately 1500ft of elevation gain and the 50K is a double out-and-back of the same course as the 25K with approximately 3000ft of elevation gain.

Schedule:

50K starts at 7:30 am CST
25K starts at 8:30 am CST

The cutoff times for the event are 9 hours for the 50K and 8 hours for the 25K.

In the interest of safety for our runners and volunteers, all cutoff times will be strictly enforced.

Course Info

50K Course Info

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Participants will complete two laps of the out-and-back course. The actual race distance is 32.6 miles.
Aid stations are located at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, 13.3, 16.3, 19.3 , 21, 25.9, and 29.6.

Course Record Holders
M- Nick Lewis, 4:10:06 (2012- Poplar Tree Lake start)
F- Ellen (Erhardt) Byron, 4:50:32 (2009- Mississippi River Group Camp start)

25K Course Info

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Participants will complete one lap of the out-and-back course. The actual race distance is 16.3 miles.
Aid stations are located at approximately mile 3, 4.7, 9.6, and 13.3.

Awards and Prizes:

Finisher's Medals
All finishers will receive a custom designed finisher's medal.

Awards
The top three male and female 50K and 25K finishers will receive custom designed awards.

Red Loop Challenge Prize Money (50K)
$20 bills to the first male and female first time through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 4.7). $50 bills to the first male and female second time through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 21).

Red Loop Challenge Prize Money (25K)
$50 bills to the first male and female through the Red Loop Aid Station (Mile 4.7).

Last Turkey on Trail Award
The last 50K runner to finish under the cutoff time will receive a special Last Turkey on Trail award.

Cost:

Entry Fee: $66
(Lowest or Early Registration)

Entry Fee 2: $80

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