Meraki Trail Adventure

 Meraki is a Greek word that means “to do something with passion, with absolute devotion, with undivided attention”. There are many answers to why our participants participate in our events, but they all can agree on the fact, when they are running/walking the trails, they are doing so with passion, devotion, and undivided attention.

The Meraki Trail Run is 4.5, 9.0, or 13.5 miles of immersion in the experience of trail running in the spring. Bullfrogs and songbirds will be your soundtrack.  Muskrats, deer, forest, and wildflowers will be your backdrop. The new spring grass will give you the bounce in your step to complete your chosen distance (or perhaps more)!

Dirty Dog Dare is the CaniCross companion event to the Meraki Trail Run and is the first event of the 2020-21 CaniCross season. CaniCross athletes will have a choice of 4.5 or 9.0-mile events as a final test of their trail fitness.

This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event.

PLEASE NOTE:  Richard Bong State Recreation Area is part of the Wisconsin State Park system and there is a vehicle admission fee. This fee supports the staffing and maintenance of the parks throughout the state of Wisconsin.  This admission fee is not part of your race entry fee and will need to be paid to enter the park.  Daily pass rates for vehicles with Wisconsin plates are $8.00.  The fee for out of state plates is $15.00.  

 XCThrillogy is offering RUNSURANCE on this event. If for any reason you are unable to attend the Meraki Trail Adventure, you can defer your entry to the next year's event, run a similarly priced event, or get 80% of your entry fee refunded. Select RUNSURANCE as an option during registration if you are interested.

The Kenosha Running Company is humbled and thankful to announce that all military veterans, active serviceman, and their spouses will be able to run/walk most of our 2020 events for free.  If you are a veteran, active serviceman or a spouse, please email us (stephaniez@kenosharunningcompany.com) or call our office (262)925-0300 to get the discount code for the free entry.  Please note, you will have to show your military ID at packet pick up.

If you are not involved in the military, please consider a donation to the military program so it will be maintainable and sustainable for many years to come.  Donations may be made online with your race registration to the XCT Military Program.