St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon
July 26, 2025
Stillwater
Trail
500-1000
Fast & Flat
Mountain Views
High: 80°
/ Low: 63°
Overview
The St. Croix Crossing Half Marathon, a soon-to-be classic event, offers a unique inter-state experience starting in western Wisconsin and finishing in downtown Stillwater, Minnesota. The race offers three distances, all on a USA Track & Field (USATF) certified and sanctioned course.
This is a fully paved course passing through tree-lined roads, farms, and the tranquil Loop Trail connecting Minnesota and Wisconsin. The Loop Trail is asphalt and concrete-paved. In some sections, runners can choose between pavement or gravel. Two highlights of the race are crossing the majestic St. Croix Crossing bridge and finishing at the historic Stillwater Lift Bridge.
Course Description
St. Croix Crossing Loop Trail – Hilltop Trailhead, Wisconsin – park in the parking lot ONLY. This location is also accessible from the finish line area in downtown Stillwater by walking east across the Lift Bridge (pedestrians and bikes only) to the trailhead at the top of the hill – approximately 1-mile or 23 minutes. Please note, this is an 8 percent grade.
Runners approach from north heading south in cones on the west side of road
NOTE: Here’s a funny thing… when calculating the elevation on MapMyRun, it isn’t recognizing the St. Croix Crossing Bridge. So, it looks like you’re diving to the bottom of the river. Rest easy… the bridge is a gradual decline to the Minnesota side of the St. Croix River. *Phew*
