Come discover the Dean Makey School Forest as a public educational and recreational resource and help promote fitness, outdoor education, and adventure! 

Saturday, June 20th, 2026

Sunrise   5:24:19 am

Sunset  9:13:17 pm

Total running time: 15 hours 48 minutes and 58 seconds 

Finish one or more 5 km loop anytime during daylight hours.  Start late. Finish early.  Take a break,  nap, or push straight through.

Basic amenities provided: A well-marked course, water, and a porta-potty.

  Bring your own chair and running kit, ergogenic supplementation, and a sense of adventure. 

This is a low-key, no-cost, all-fun event.

A modified (smooth and level) course alternative is available for folks desiring a route with less elevation change and a smoother surface.     Click here for the map.

The 5k route is a combination of ski trail and narrow singletrack hiking trail and is well marked!

See a map of our cumulative group distance from 2019-present HERE.