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S'more Fun Trail Run

S'more Fun Trail Run

S'more Fun Trail Run offers a unique, hilly half marathon through Wisconsin's Mirror Lake State Park.

Race Date

Oct 3, 2026

Location

Baraboo, WI

Quick facts

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin
Distance
Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles
Course
Loop Course
Terrain
Trail
USATF certified
Not listed

Highlights

Good For

Beginner Friendly

Atmosphere

Party FinishLocal CommunityGreat Post RaceWell Organized

Course

Scenic Route

The Experience

The S'more Fun Trail Run invites participants into the scenic beauty of Wisconsin's Mirror Lake State Park for a unique half marathon experience. Runners will navigate the park's natural terrain, encountering steep hills and winding trails alongside the picturesque Mirror Lake and its striking sandstone cliffs. This event is designed to introduce newcomers to the park's wonders while raising crucial funds for the Friends of Mirror Lake State Park.

The race is timed for the half marathon with a 3:30 cutoff. Beyond the timed portion, dedicated staff and volunteers ensure a supportive atmosphere from start to finish. The highlight for many is the post-race celebration, featuring food, beverages, and the signature s'mores around a campfire, creating a truly memorable conclusion to a day of running and community support.

Race-provided description

This fun trail run includes a Mini Marshmallow 1-mile kids run age 11 & under, 5K run & walk and 10K trail and a half marathon run along the park's scenic trails. There will be chip-timing for the 5K run,10K run & Half Marathon race with the help of Tortoise and Hare Race Management timing company. The Half Marathon event will have a cut-off time of 3:30 hours for timing purpose. The event staff and volunteers will still be there for you from start to finish, but timing will not be provided if you finish after 3:30 hours.   The goal of this event is to introduce people to the state park and to raise funds to support ongoing and future Friends' projects at the park.  You will run along scenic Mirror Lake, near sandstone cliffs, up and down steep hills (did we mention the hills?) and to the finish line where you can enjoy post-race food and beverages including s'mores around a campfire, making for a truly unique running experience!  

The Friends of Mirror Lake State Park is a non-profit that is organized for the charitable and educational purpose of supporting and assisting Mirror Lake State Park.  Some of the many projects that the Friends group helps with include the naturalist program, concerts in the park and candlelight ski and hike events.  Future projects also include trail maintenance and development and accessibility improvements throughout the park.  Funds raised during the fun run will stay at Mirror Lake State Park and help with these projects. Please register online by September 27. Max of 450 registrants' total. There will be No same day registration.

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, October 3, 2026

Start Time

8:30 AM

Giveaway

Race T-Shirt

Start Location

Mirror Lake State Park, Baraboo, WI, 53913

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

trail

Scenery

Lake River, Park

Surface

Dirt Trail

Difficulty

Hilly

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

1 Miles3.1 Miles6.2 Miles

Quality Score

Methodology
Heritage0/20

first year

Size0/15

no finisher counts yet

Momentum3/5

small race — neutral

Loyalty0/20

needs a few years of results

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw0/10

no finisher data yet

Front-pack speed0/5

no winner time yet

Weather2/10

typical high 73°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

55°

Afternoon (High)

73°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.0"

Precipitation

11 mph

Wind

67%

Humidity

Frequently asked

When is the S'more Fun Trail Run?

The S'more Fun Trail Run is held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.

Where does the S'more Fun Trail Run take place?

It takes place in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

What distances does the S'more Fun Trail Run offer?

The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 1 Miles, 3.1 Miles, 6.2 Miles.

Is the S'more Fun Trail Run course flat and good for a PR?

The S'more Fun Trail Run is a hilly, loop course course.

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