Friends of YRSF – 5K, 10K & Half-Marathon – Yellow River
5k, 10k and half-marathon planned for May 10 & 11 at Yellow River State Forest
All funds raised are invested back into the forest and campgrounds
Friends of Yellow River State Forest will be holding their annual 5K and 10K trail run/walk and half-marathon on Saturday, May 11, in the state forest starting at 8 a.m. Again this year there will be an additional 5K on Friday night, May 10.
Online registration is available now until May 8 at www.
On Friday, May 10, check-in for the 5k starts at 5:30 p.m. with the event at 6:30 p.m.
On Saturday, May 11, check-in for the half-marathon is 6:30 a.m., and the event is at 7 a.m. Check-in for the 10k is at 7 a.m., and it starts at 8 a.m. Check-in for the 5k starts at 7 a.m., with the event at 8:10 a.m.
New this year, all Saturday races will be officially timed.
There is also a special offer once again, the “Dirty Double,” combining any one of the Saturday events with the Friday night run. Participants in the Dirty Double received a limited edition ceramic mug.
Everyone who enters the 2024 Friends of Yellow River State Forest Trail Run is automatically entered to win this Traeger Pro 22 pellet grill valued at $600.
All ages are welcome, children must be accompanied by a registered adult. The Friday night 5K is a family-friendly event, and well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
Check-in will take place at 737 State Forest Rd., Harpers Ferry.
Friends of Yellow River State Forest is a 501(c)3, not-for-profit organization. The mission of the group is to enhance Yellow River State Forest for public use while protecting the integrity of the flora, fauna, soil and water. All funds raised by the group are invested back into the state forest.
Other upcoming Friends of Yellow River State Forest include: April 20, 9 am to 1 pm Volunteer Day, and Saturday, June 8 there will be day-long Cast Iron Campfire Cooking come-and-learn event.
To learn more about Friends of Yellow River State Forest or any of their upcoming events, visit www.
Yellow River State Forest is located 15 miles from Prairie du Chien, WI and 16 miles from Waukon, IA.