BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P1H REFRESH-INTERVAL:P1H CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=3;BYDAY=2SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:Central Daylight Time END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD RRULE:FREQ=YEARLY;BYMONTH=11;BYDAY=1SU DTSTART:20070101T000000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:Central Standard Time END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260822 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260823 TRANSP:TRANSPARENT X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:TRUE SUMMARY:Grow Wild Trail Run DESCRIPTION:Event DescriptionBecome a founding runner of a new trail running tradition at the Northland Arboretum.Trail racing is back at the ArbJoin us for the inaugural Grow Wild Trail Run at the Northland Arboretum on Saturday\, August 22nd. For nearly two decades\, the Arb was home to one of the Brainerd Lakes Area's favorite trail running traditions\, and we are excited to once again welcome runners to our trails with a new name and a new chapter for the future.Participants can choose between a Half Marathon or 10K race\, both taking place entirely on Northland Arboretum property.Race Details\nHalf Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM10K Start Time: 8:00 AMHalf Marathon participants will complete two loops of the course10K participants will complete one (shortened) loop of the courseThis is a fully off-road trail race utilizing the Arb's scenic trail system through forests\, rolling terrain\, and natural landscapes.The Grow Wild Trail Run will feature a gun start with professional chip timing provided by Pickle Events.\nPacket Pickup & ExpoFriday\, August 21stHealth & Wellness Expo + Packet Pickup3:00 PM 8:00 PMNorthland Arboretum Visitor Center\nSaturday\, August 22ndDay-of Packet Pickup & Registration6:00 AM 7:00 AMNorthland Arboretum Visitor CenterRunner Information\nAll registered participants will receive an event T-shirt and finisher medalGuaranteed T-shirt deadline: August 5th\, 2026All racers will receive free admission to the Northland Arboretum all weekend (Friday Sunday)Runner capacity is limited to 400 participantsEarly registration is encouragedFollow parking attendants upon arrival - Please do not park at the movie theatre. Aid Stations10K aid stations are planned at approximately:Mile 3Mile 5Finish Line\nHalf Marathon aid stations are planned at approximately:Mile 3Mile 5Mile 7Mile 10Finish LineAid stations will include water & electrolytesAdditional Information\nNo dogs allowed on the racecourseDogs are welcome at the Arb and must be on leashThis event is a fundraiser for the Northland Arboretum and helps support trail maintenance\, environmental education\, recreation opportunities\, conservation projects\, and continued improvements throughout the Arb. We are currently raising money to light our forest ice skating trail. Registration HereCome run\, explore\, and GROW WILD WITH US. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

Event Description

Become a founding runner of a new trail running tradition at the Northland Arboretum.

Trail racing is back at the Arb

Join us for the inaugural Grow Wild Trail Run at the Northland Arboretum on Saturday\, August 22nd. For nearly two decades\, the Arb was home to one of the Brainerd Lakes Area&rsquo\;s favorite trail running traditions\, and we are excited to once again welcome runners to our trails with a new name and a new chapter for the future.

Participants can choose between a Half Marathon or 10K race\, both taking place entirely on Northland Arboretum property.

Race Details


Half Marathon Start Time: 7:30 AM

10K Start Time: 8:00 AM

Half Marathon participants will complete two loops of the course

10K participants will complete one (shortened) loop of the course

This is a fully off-road trail race utilizing the Arb&rsquo\;s scenic trail system through forests\, rolling terrain\, and natural landscapes.

The Grow Wild Trail Run will feature a gun start with professional chip timing provided by Pickle Events.


Packet Pickup &\; Expo

Friday\, August 21st

Health &\; Wellness Expo + Packet Pickup

3:00 PM &ndash\; 8:00 PM

Northland Arboretum Visitor Center


Saturday\, August 22nd

Day-of Packet Pickup &\; Registration

6:00 AM &ndash\; 7:00 AM

Northland Arboretum Visitor Center

Runner Information


Follow parking attendants upon arrival - Please do not park at the movie theatre. \;

Aid Stations

10K aid stations are planned at approximately:


Half Marathon aid stations are planned at approximately:

Aid stations will include water &\; electrolytes

Additional Information


No dogs allowed on the racecourse

Dogs are welcome at the Arb and must be on leash

This event is a fundraiser for the Northland Arboretum and helps support trail maintenance\, environmental education\, recreation opportunities\, conservation projects\, and continued improvements throughout the Arb. We are currently raising money to light our forest ice skating trail. \;

Registration \;Here

Come run\, explore\, and GROW WILD WITH US.

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