The River Reaper Trail Race is a new event paying homage to the retired Phlox Run, a legendary local race on the Grand Valley Trail system skirting the Grand River. While our trail network may lack serious elevation challenges, what it does provide is fast and smooth single track with a healthy dose of roots and rocks, away from the maddening crowds, in a pristine tract of Carolinian forest.
Don't let the gentle nature of our single track fool you, this is a trail runners trail race. Remote, isolated, very few aid stations or aid opportunities, you're out their on your own, just you and your 'stuff', as many of you like it...
The first iteration of The River Reaper will offer two distances. A shorter, less challenging 8k race for the the 'Apres All Day' crowd, and a longer half marathon-ish offering for those who are a little more prepared to meet their maker on any given day of reckoning.
We are donating most of the proceeds from The River Reaper to our local trail crew who continue to work hard at adding to our extensive network and maintaining it throughout every season. We will be updating this page regularly with more details.
Registration is now open and The River Reaper is waiting, lurking, run for your lives!
#dontfearthereaper #runforyourlives #soonerthanyouthink #apresallday #deadflowers #deepsix #digdeep #hellsbells #brantdeathracers #passionoverlogic #whatsbredinyourbones #theriverreapertrailrace
Don't let the gentle nature of our single track fool you, this is a trail runners trail race. Remote, isolated, very few aid stations or aid opportunities, you're out their on your own, just you and your 'stuff', as many of you like it...
The first iteration of The River Reaper will offer two distances. A shorter, less challenging 8k race for the the 'Apres All Day' crowd, and a longer half marathon-ish offering for those who are a little more prepared to meet their maker on any given day of reckoning.
We are donating most of the proceeds from The River Reaper to our local trail crew who continue to work hard at adding to our extensive network and maintaining it throughout every season. We will be updating this page regularly with more details.
Registration is now open and The River Reaper is waiting, lurking, run for your lives!
#dontfearthereaper #runforyourlives #soonerthanyouthink #apresallday #deadflowers #deepsix #digdeep #hellsbells #brantdeathracers #passionoverlogic #whatsbredinyourbones #theriverreapertrailrace
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Use the links below to access the trail maps. The 8k is an out and back on the 21k course with a small turn around loop thrown in for good measure. You won't be able to see the turn around point on the strava map in the link, but it is highlighted below. It's a very small section that doesn't require an additional map.
Start/Finish Brant Park
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June 24, 2023
Aid stations will be available for everyone participating in the 21k race. A full aid station will be set up at the 6k and 15k mark. Fruit, candy, bars, and an assortment of other carbs and fluids (Gatorade and water) will be on hand. A partial aid station will be available at the halfway point of the race (fluids only).
There will be an aid station at the start/finish for all 8k and 21k racers post race as well. No other aid stations will be available for the 8k race. Please consider adding a foldable, re-usable cup to your hydration vests or belts for use at the aid stations. |
Camping is available through Brant Park Conservation area. Click on the button above for access.
First place male and female in each of the 8k and 21k races wins free entry into the Pasture Dash 10k at Willibald Farm in the fall (click picture for link to Pasture Dash Race).
2nd and 3rd place in each race will receive a BDR swag package full of goodies. Stickers and a very special mystery item will be given to each finisher. 
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