Eddy Trail Races
About the Event
Eddy Trail Races are based at Chi Rho Center on the south side of Lake Sylvia, on the outskirts of Annandale, MN. The 50k and a half marathon run through the Stanley Eddy Park Reserve, a wonderful series of trails in our nook of the state. Big Eddy and The Eddy are more than just races, they are beautiful MN trails, an experience of elevation, pain, perseverance, comradery, and so much more! Whether you are new to the trails or these distances or you are a seasoned trail distance runner, both races will push you to your limit and give you great success. Our aid station crews will be supporting you every step of the way.
Have you ever gone to a race and been rushed before or after because of lodging or other logistics? Have you ever met people on the course and then not seen them again? You have the opportunity to lodge at Chi Rho, hang out with fellow runners for the weekend, and not worry about your meals, all while relaxing at an amazing lake in central Minnesota.
Ready to test your limits? The Eddy Trail Races brings a highly anticipated Ultra, Half-Marathon to Annandale on August 8, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Minnesota.
Races Offered
Trail running
Big Eddy 50k
The main race goal of Eddy Trail Races is to run through Stanley Eddy Park Reserve and Big Eddy loops through each of the parks, as well as running the roads that connect the parks and Chi Rho Center. There is 1 main aid station that you will run through 6 times and 3 other aid stations that you will run by 2 times each. That makes 12 aid stations over the course of 32 miles so you are never far away from support if it’s needed. The course is closer to 51 or 52 kilometers than 50, but we won’t tell anyone if you don’t 😉 Cross the finish line and jump in the lake when you’re done! Course Maps: https://www.strava.com/routes/3119467655181352380
The Eddy Half Marathon
The Eddy is a wonderful mix of trails, gravel and a little bit of paved road. 8 miles of trails, 3 miles of gravel, and some pavement at the start and end of the race. 3 different aid stations, 1 that you pass by 3 times, so you will never be too far from water or help should you need it. Stanley Eddy Park Reserve is beautiful and very scenic while being hilly and a challenging run. Cross the finish line and jump in the lake when you’re done! Course map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3119468093304085560
About Annandale
Eddy Trail Races takes place in Annandale, Minnesota, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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