Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer Presented by Michael Hoeflich, Ameriprise Financial Services

Race Overview

Join the Blackwater Heritage Trail crew at our 3rd Annual Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run on February 21, 2026! This is a beautiful tree-lined, well-maintained paved trail and the perfect path for a Saturday morning run with family and friends!

• Event Type: Fun run event on the Blackwater Heritage Trail.
• Open To: All ages, running or walking abilities, strollers, and leashed dogs.
• Awards: Unique awards, prizes, and fun for the whole family!

Fun Run Details

Family-friendly fun run/walk, 2.7 miles this year to honor the 27th year of the beautiful Blackwater Heritage Trail. Starts at 9:00am. No Age Group Awards to be given out for the fun run, but there will be fun prizes and door prizes given out for all participants.

13K Race Information

The 13km race starts at 9:00am, featuring a scenic route on the trail, 4ish miles out and 4ish miles back - get your race on! Overall and Age group awards will be provided.

Registration and Pricing

$54 for the 13k race, and $27 for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk - through 7:00pm Friday, Feb. 20th, 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 7:00pm ON Feb. 20th, 2026.

• No Race Day Registration: for the 13k, but there will be race day registration for the 2.7 mile fun run/walk.
• Shirt Sizing: guaranteed if registered by Feb. 6, 2025.
• Late Registrants: size and/or availability of shirts is not guaranteed.

Packet Pickup and Late Registration

NO Friday Packet Pickup this year! Come early on Saturday Feb. 21, 2025 at The Blackwater Heritage Trail Visitor Center 7:00 am to 8:30 am -- late registration (fun run/walk only!) and packet pickup for both distances.

13KM Race Awards

Awards ceremony at 11:15-ish am at a Local Brewery:

• Top Male and Female Overall:
• Top 3 Male and Female: in age groups (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+).
• Top 3 Para-athletes:
• Top 3 Male and Female Walkers:

Other Race Day Information

• After-Party: Fun after-party at local Brewery - beer specials with bib!
• Family-Friendly: Bring the whole family!
• Vendor Expo: Fun expo with local vendors!
• Swag: Cool swag guaranteed for each participant who registers by Feb. 6, 2025!

Stay Connected

Please stay connected with us on Facebook: follow Adventure Calls & Blackwater Heritage State Trail and look for emails with updates!

Race Rescheduling Policy

Blackwater Heritage Trailblazer Fun Run reserves the right to reschedule, go virtual, cancel, or start the race at a later time due to inclement weather, emergency, pandemic or natural disaster.

Race URL

For additional details and registration, visit our race page: Blackwater Heritage TrailBlazer.