18th Annual Medved Madness Trail Races

🎉 Event Overview

Medved Madness is our annual spring trail running party!

🏆 Special Award for 2025

• Prize: There will be a prize for the runner in the best Star Wars Themed Costume!

🏃‍♂️ The Races

• Long Course: will be roughly 13 miles. There is an early start option for the Long Course.
• Short Course: will be roughly five miles. There will not be an early start option for the Short Course.
• Course Variations: The races are estimated distances and the course will be set on race day.
• Previous Maps: Check out the course maps from last year: Long Course 2021, Short Course 2021.

🥗 Post-Race BBQ

• Event: After the race, stick around for our post race BBQ.
• Bring: Please bring your lawn chair or blanket and enjoy.

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: Saturday, May 3rd at Medved Running and Walking Outfitters from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Race Day Pickup: We will have packet pickup on the morning of the race but WE WILL BE VERY SHORT-STAFFED ON RACE DAY. PLEASE PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ON SATURDAY IF AT ALL POSSIBLE.

❓ FAQs

Where is the race?

• Location: STEWART LODGE, Mendon Ponds Park

Where can I park?

• Parking: You can park in the beach parking lot or along the roads of Mendon Ponds Park but don’t be a jerk. Be respectful of the park, the course and other participants.

What time does the race start?

• Early Start: 7:30 am
• Long Course: 8:00 am
• Short Course: 9:00 am
• Note: You may have a little walk from parking to the start line. Please plan on arriving early.

Can I change distances?

• Yes: Sure, but why would you?
• Deadline: Any changes must be done prior to race day.

Is there a Course Map?

• Availability: An estimated course map is posted on the RunSignUp page.
• Long Course Distance: will be ~13 miles
• Short Course Distance: will be ~5 miles

Is there an Aid Station?

• Yes: There will be a basic Aid Station for the Long Course around the 5-6 mile mark.

What time is the BBQ?

• Time: Food will be ready ~11:00 am

Bathrooms

• Facilities: There are indoor bathrooms. The bathrooms will not be open until 7:15 am.
• Note: There will be a long line before the race. Plan accordingly.

Awards

• Ceremony: We will plan to do the HUGE - GRANDOISE award ceremony around 11:30 am.

Can I exchange my shirt size?

• Exchanges: You can exchange with any leftover shirts on race day.

Why can':t I run with my dog?

• Insurance policy: Our insurance doesn':t allow it.
• Park Regulations: We run through a portion of the park that does not permit pets.
• Past Complaints: We':ve had complaints in the past because of uncontrolled dogs on the course.

Kids Race

• Bibs: Each participant should pick up a KidsK bib.
• Start Time: The race will start at 10:30 am.

🌍 More Information

For more details, visit the official race page: Medved Madness Trail Race.