Brown's Creek Breeze 8k
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 9:00 AM CDT
- Location
- Stillwater, MN
- Gasthaus Restaurant 8390 Lofton Ave N, 55082
- Featured distance
- 8K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A fast and scenic 8K on the Brown's Creek Bike Trail, perfect for setting a spring PR and supporting local youth running programs.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Fun
Scenic
Competitive
For a CauseGreat for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing
Welcome spring with the Brown's Creek Breeze 8k, a road race designed for speed and enjoyment on the scenic Brown’s Creek Bike Trail. This event offers a gentle downhill course, perfect for chasing personal records and kicking off your fitness goals. Organized by Wild River Running, Stillwater's local run specialty shop, a portion of the proceeds supports the Stillwater Distance programs, empowering the St. Croix River Valley's endurance community. It's a wonderful opportunity to experience a fast course while contributing to local youth running.
What to expect
- Run a fast 8K on a paved, scenic bike trail with a gentle downhill gradient.
- Enjoy convenient race day bag drop services.
- Post-race shuttles are available to take you back to the start.
Standout details
- Gentle downhill course for fast times
- Scenic Brown's Creek Bike Trail
- Supports Stillwater Distance programs
- Post-race shuttle service provided
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The course
- Road
- Hilly
- Timed race
From the organizer
Get Ready for the Brown’s Creek Breeze 8k: A Fast & Fun Spring Kickoff!
Join us on April 11th for a road race on the scenic Brown’s Creek Bike Trail. This 8K course provides a gentle downhill gradient for fast times and personal records. If you're looking for a race to kick off your spring fitness goals, this event is for you!
This race is organized by Wild River Running, Stillwater's locally and independently owned run specialty shop. Dedicated to empowering the robust endurance community of the St. Croix River Valley, part of the money raised through this race will go to fund the Stillwater Distance programs.
The course: 9:00 AM on the Brown’s Creek Bike Trail: Starting at the Gasthaus restaurant and ending in downtown Stillwater.
Bag drop/participant shuttling
We will have bag drop available on race day. Participants can either use a small back pack or bag of their own or we will provide a plastic bag. Bib numbers will be attached to the outside of bags Shuttling will be provided after the race from River Siren Brewing back up to the Gasthaus. We will have 2 12-passenger vans available for shuttling. Shuttles run continuously. Meet at the Water Street entrance to River Siren to catch a shuttle back up to the start.
Sponsors:
A special thanks to our event sponsors: Gasthaus Bavarian Hunter, River Siren Brewing, and Ziggy's On Main.
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