Welcome to the  Afton Trail Run 25K and 50K, one of the most challenging and beautiful trail races in the country. Join us on Sat. July 6th 2013 for the 20th annual running.

NEWS & UPDATES:

• REGISTRATION FOR THE 2013 RACE WILL OPEN ON FRIDAY MARCH 15th 2012 !  REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SATURDAY JUNE 29th OR ONCE THE FIELD LIMIT HAS BEEN MET – MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE.
• The 2012 Edition of the Afton Trail Run did fill up, with the combined field limit of 600 runners being met in record time – please sign up early to be sure to get a spot in the race.
• Please visit and use our sponsors – they are good people, companies and organizations that help to make the Afton Trail Run possible.
• Run some and help at some – that is our philosophy, simple as that.  We are always looking for Volunteers, its a good thing to do and its a lot of fun.  If you are interested in giving a day of your time – please contact us!
• We are pleased to announce that the Afton Trail Run 25K Race will host the 2013 USA Track & Field Minnesota Trail Championship Race – Learn more HERE
• As always, if you have any questions, please explore the site, most everything you will need you can find here, if you still have questions, please contact us – we look forward to seeing you on race day.

The heat stands down (and just in time): Afton recap

by Alex Kurt – Reprinted with permission from UltraMN.com 

25k: Moore, Lee win state trail titles

Some of you have been seeing some “prototypes” around for the last year or so and we have gotten a lot of questions.  Finally, your chance to get your hands on a few cool ATR creations.  Race morning ONLY (during packet pickup) – we will be selling full color 2012 ATR shirts – this is the full color version of the shirt that all registered runners and volunteers will be getting (you can see that version HERE) – we liked both versions so much that we decided to produce the other in a limited-edition run and sell them for you to enjoy!.  We will also have two versions of our high-quality beanie, bumper-stickers, “buff” style multi-functional head-wear and high quality 11X17 posters (frame not included) in the black and white and the color version – not just a tacky race souvenir that nobody wants hung on the wall – this is a nice piece to hang anywhere and a fun reminder of the race and the spirit of the Afton Trail Run.  We will also selling previous years shirts – we always get asked if we have any to sell – today, one day… is your chance (limited quantities produced for this).  Cash or check only please – Enjoy!

Custom race numbers this year – register by Thursday June 21st at 5PM if you would like your name on your number!  Registrants after this date will not have their name on their bib / race number – another cool keepsake from the race.

The Afton Trail Run hosts two races simultaneously, the Afton Trail Run 50KM Trail Race (starts at 6:30 AM Saturday) and the Afton Trail Run 25KM Trail Race (starts at 7:30 AM Saturday).  Each distance will have its own unique race number (unique color and number series) so runners can be easily identified by race officials, volunteers, spectators and other runners.  We ask that all competitors wear their number on the front of their body on their outer-most layer at all times.  Runners will be tracked coming into and out of each aid station.  If we cannot see your number, we cannot track you or take your finishing time and if we cannot do that, you will be disqualified and will not earn an official finish.

Afton Trail Run 50KM – RED – Number Series 1 – 249

Afton Trail Run 25KM – BLUE – Number Series 250+

Unveiled – Special thanks to our friend, sponsor (CCES), guest artist and chief Mayan consultant – Jason Husveth for his contribution / collaboration on this years shirt!

J. Storkamp / J. Husveth 2012

We are pleased to unveil our new website – take a look around and see whats new!

Check out this cool video from this years race – Credits; Bryan Cochran

GREETINGS EVERYONE,
Thank you for entering the 16^th