Camp Ewalu Trail Run & Walk (5K & 5-Mile routes)

Enjoy the best of the Ewalu trails in the beautiful fall season! Run or walk alongside the beautiful Maquoketa River, through quiet forests on well-kept and well-marked trails. The 1st Grotto Gallop Trail Run will consist of two events—the 5-mile Grotto Gallop trail run and the 5K Fall Frolic trail run/walk. Both events will start and finish behind the Creation Center at the Ewalu main site, 3 miles west of Strawberry Point, and will run simultaneously with the race start at 9 a.m. Date: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 Time: Race start at 9:00 a.m. near Creation Center Location: Camp Ewalu Main Site, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA 52076 The course is 95% on trails, including both single- and double-track, grassy trails, rocky trails, and gravel trails. You’ll see a little bit of everything in only a few miles! Bring the whole family for the 5K, and for those who want a longer run, opt for the 5-mile course. All are welcome! REGISTRATION: 5K Fall Frolic registration: $25 by Sept. 23, $30 after Sept. 23 (same-day registration will be available on Oct. 7) 5-Mile Grotto Gallop registration: $25 by Sept. 23, $30 after Sept. 23 (same-day registration will be available on Oct. 7) Register by Sept. 23 to get a race T-shirt! Tri-blend unisex T-shirts are military heather green and available in Adult sizes S-2XL and Youth sizes XS-XL. (Ages 0-4 do not need to register)