What is the schedule for the McDougal Lake Trail Fest 2026?

Saturday, June 27 — Trail Runs

• →4 Mile Trail Run: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT
• →8 Mile Trail Run: Starts at 8:00 AM EDT

Sunday, June 28 — MTB Races

• →MTB 4 Mile Junior Race: Starts at 7:45 AM EDT
• →Four for 7/4 Challenge: Starts at 8:30 AM EDT
• →Race Loops: Starts at 8:30 AM EDT
• →Four for 7/4 (E-Bikes Only): Starts at 8:30 AM EDT
• →Race Loops (E-Bikes): Starts at 8:30 AM EDT
• →Party Lap: Starts at 8:35 AM EDT

What distances are available for the trail runs and MTB races?

Trail Running Distances

• →4 Mile Trail Run
• →8 Mile Trail Run

Mountain Bike (MTB) Distances

• →4 Mile Junior Race (Ages 8–12)
• →Four for 7/4 Challenge: 32 miles (4 laps of 8 miles each)
• →Race Loops: 16 miles (2 laps of 8 miles each)
• →Party Lap: 8 miles (1 lap)

How much does registration cost?

Individual Race Entries

• →4 Mile Trail Run: $35 (Note: 42 spots remaining)
• →8 Mile Trail Run: $45
• →MTB 4 Mile Junior Race: $25
• →Four for 7/4 Challenge: $45 (Note: 42 spots remaining in Open Division)
• →Race Loops: $35
• →Four for 7/4 (E-Bikes Only): $45
• →Race Loops (E-Bikes): $35
• →Party Lap: $25

Double Down Bundle (Discounted Saturday + Sunday Combo)

• →4 Mile Trail Run + Race Loops: $50
• →8 Mile Trail Run + Four for 7/4: $50

What awards and swag are provided?

Awards

• →1st–3rd place, both genders for 4 Mile and 8 Mile Trail Runs
• →1st–3rd place, both genders for MTB Junior, Four for 7/4 (Open), and Race Loops
• →E-Bike Division: No podium awards, but participants receive a t-shirt and medal
• →Party Lap: No awards; every finisher receives a t-shirt and participation medal

Participant Swag

• →T-shirt for all participants who register before the deadline
• →Custom medal and decal for every participant

Are there specific rules for the MTB categories?

• →Four for 7/4 Challenge: This is a 32-mile race with a 4-hour time limit.
• →Junior Race: Recommended pace is 40 minutes at a 6 mph average.
• →E-Bike Divisions: Specific categories exist for both the Four for 7/4 and Race Loops formats.
• →Party Lap: This is a non-competitive "fun" category.

Where can I find the route details?

No detailed course map or GPX link is currently provided for the natural trail terrain at McDougal Lake.