Grotto Gallop 5K Trail Run & Orienteering Race

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 2nd Annual Grotto Gallop Trail Run will consist of two events—a 5K trail run/walk and an orienteering race (approximately 2.5 miles in length). Both events will start and finish at the Creation Center on the Ewalu main site, 3 miles west of Strawberry Point. COST: $30 per person (age 5 and older) for either course at link; same-day registration available 5K trail run details: 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! A great course for families and walkers, while still challenging for trail runners! Orienteering race details: Use only your compass and a map provided at the Race Start to find checkpoints, punching them in order. This race is both on-trail and off-trail, so dress appropriately for moving through the forest! The race format is line or point-to-point orienteering. Navigation will be moderately challenging. Date: Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024 Time: Registration 8-9 a.m. Orienteering race start at 9:00 a.m. 5K trail run/walk at 9:30 a.m Location: Camp Ewalu Main Site, 37776 Alpha Ave, Strawberry Point, IA 52076