2025 Black River Trail Classic
Update from 10-13-2025
π₯³ Happy Race Week Everyone!
We're only a few days away from the 2025 Black River Trail Classic! Here are some highlights of the important things you should know about. I hope your fall has gotten off to an amazing start and I'm looking forward to seeing you in the forest this weekend!
Race Day ποΈ
Saturday, October 18
Race Day Schedule β° ποΈ
| 4:45am - 4:55am | 85k Bib pick-up |
| 4:55am | 85k runners to start line |
| 5:00am | 85k Start |
| 6:30am - 10:15am | Bib pick-up |
| 7:15am | 50k runners to start line |
| 7:30am | 50k Start |
| 9:15am | 25k runners to start line |
| 9:30am | 25k Start |
| 10:15am | 10k runners to start line |
| 10:30am | 10k Start |
| 11:30am | Finish line Foods and Beverages |
| 5:00pm | Course closes |
Weather π€οΈ 67Λ
So far the weather is looking pretty good with perfect fall temperatures. It should be a great day in the forest!
Race Guide π
Make this your daily reader for the next few days! My hope is that the race guide has everything you need to give yourself the best chances of a successful race day. If you haven't yet, you can download it now.
Course πΊ Maps πΊ
Race Planning and downloadable maps are available on UltraPacer.
Downloadable maps are available on Strava.
Cupless π«π₯€
There are no cups at the aid stations. Please remember to bring something to hold liquids. Until we get more nurun co. cups, these are great options.
Parking π ΏοΈ
There should be plenty of room in the Smrekar lot. You can use the middle of the lot, not just the perimeter. Here's a map that allows you to enter your starting point and then get directions to the parking lot. Refer to the race guide for more parking details.
Forest Roads ππΈπ²
Please be alert for runners crossing roads and try to have all 4 tires off of the road when parking in the forest.
Area Maps and Driving Directions in the Forest
I recommend downloading the map of Black River State Forest to your phone. Service is often spotty at best in the forest. Here are instructions for Google Maps.
βοΈ Registration π
Registration is open through Wednesday October 15th.
Thanks for reading to the end! There may be another update this week. But, regardless, we'll see you on Saturday!
Mark Garrigan