Having a blast running in the rain – Photo Credit Cary Johnson
Greetings Friends,
On Tuesday evening before this years Endless Summer Trail Run Series Lebanon 10KM I got out for a run on our race course in what was a steady rain. I wanted to check trail conditions after something like 1.75 inches had fallen in 24 hours. With the sandy, hard packed, well drained, and superbly maintained trails at Lebanon Hills Park, conditions were just fine. That said, with more rain forecast to come in the (next) 24 hours leading into the race, I decided we should not be ‘greedy’ and just run one 5K loop, as opposed to the normal two loops that comprise the 10K course – this in order to limit any potential trail impact. Ultimately the weather system ended up soaking Eagan with nearly 3 inches of rain before it was over. As much fun as I had on my scouting run on Tuesday night, I will admit that setting up in the rain on Wednesday was not so inspiring. But then, starting at 5 PM, you all started rolling in, a few less than normal for sure, but those of you that did come brought great attitudes, big smiles, and awesome vibes! Trail runners are the absolute best! Rain or shine, I know the next one at French Park in Plymouth will be great too, we hope to see you all there.
A huge thank you to Lebanon Hills / Dakota County Parks for hosting us and taking such great care of the park, and trail system. An equally big thank you to Chapel Hill Church for the use of their parking lot.
As always, all credit is due to our amazing volunteers – thank you!
Results:
Results from last weeks race can be found HERE https://www.athlinks.com/event/198964/results/Event/1107990/Results – please let us know if your result is missing or you see anything in error.
Photos:
A huge thank you as always is due to our volunteer photographers! You can find photos HERE https://www.estrs.com/photos/
ESTRS Next Up:
There are still spots left for each of the remaining series races. French 5KM on Wednesday June 11, Lebanon 7MI on Wednesday July 9 and Spring Lake 5MI on Wednesday July 30, we hope to see you there.
Afton Trail Run:
Are you ready to go long? The 32nd Annual Afton Trail Run 25K & 50K is on Saturday July 5 at Afton State Park in the Stunning St. Croix River Valley. Registration closes on Thursday June 26, 2025 at 11:59PM CST or once the field limit has been met. https://www.aftontrailrun.com/
Please consider volunteering at the Afton Trail Run or Superior Fall Trail Race / Superior 100:
Make a day of it, helping your fellow runners at the 32nd Annual Afton Trail Run on Saturday July 5, 2025 – Info HERE https://www.aftontrailrun.com/read-first/ and/or make a weekend of it, helping your fellow runners at the 35th Annual Superior Fall Trail Race / Superior 100 on September 5 & 6, 2025 (Superior 100 is the 10th oldest 100 mile trail race in the country) – info HERE https://www.superiorfalltrailrace.com/read-first/
RSR Online Store:
We have an online store with a few things you might like. https://www.rocksteadyrunning.com/shop/
RSR Online Community:
This is just a boring old forum; sans advertising, manipulative algorithms, etc. https://community.rocksteadyrunning.com/
Mile In My Shoes:
Get to know our charity partner; Mile in My Shoes https://www.estrs.com/mile-in-my-shoes/
Financial Assistance
Are you someone or do you know someone that wants to run one of our races but finances are a barrier? Reach out, we will help.
Sponsors:
A huge thank you to all of our awesome Sponsors and Partners! You can learn more about each, HERE https://www.estrs.com/sponsors/
Twin Cities Running Company
Bridge Realty – Bill Pomerenke
Vaniply / Vanicream
Domino’s Pizza – Platinum Pizza!
Consilience Coaching
State Farm Insurance – Geri Martin
Trail Transformation
Northwoods Running
Performance Running Gym
Climb Above Endurance Coaching
Mile in My Shoes
St. Croix Law
Critical Connections Ecological Services
In Closing:
It is an honor doing this for you and with you. We are grateful for your support, and we never take that support for granted. We will see you in a few weeks at the French 5K!
Sincerely,
John Storkamp
Race Director
Endless Summer Trail Run Series
Awesome volunteers helping at check in – Photo Credit Scott Rokis
Meeting up with friends at ESTRS – Photo Credit Pat Lehnherr
Lots of smiles seen on the trails – Photo Credit Cary Johnson
Feeling good after the run – Photo Credit Scott Rokis
A huge thank you to our sponsor Dominos Pizza – Photo Credit Scott Rokis
Community after the race – Photo Credit Scott Rokis