by Rocksteady | Nov 15, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 15 2024 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Scott Rokis Hi Friends, We hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. We are excited to announce the 2025 Rocksteady...
by Rocksteady | Nov 15, 2024 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
After a successful and impactful partnership in 2023 ($10,000 raised) and 2024 ($15,000 raised), Rocksteady Running is proud to continue with Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2025 races! Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities Minnesota...
by Rocksteady | Apr 20, 2024 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
2024 Zumbro 100 mile winner Mike Asmus and Pacer Kyle Palmer. Photo Credit Scott Rokis I happened to be near the finish line on Saturday morning when Mike Asmus completed his final 17 mile loop, and won the 2024 edition of the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run. His...
by Rocksteady | Apr 20, 2024 | Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit Scott Rokis If you don’t feel like you are getting ‘old’ yet, just wait, it starts getting kinda weird – mostly in a good way. One thing that happens is that with each passing year, you get more and more sentimental. As we approach...
by Rocksteady | Apr 5, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Runners! Registration closed last night at midnight and we are one week out from the 2024 Zumbro Endurance Run. 140+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to be hosting 669 runners from 19 states and 186 Minnesota...
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2024 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Aid stations will have salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks as pictured (candy varieties will vary). It is our understanding that the chips, nuts, Oreos and fruit snacks are all vegan, but please do your own research (Google the items shown) if this is important to...
by Rocksteady | Mar 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Zumbro 2023 – Photo Credit Scott Rokis Greetings Runners, With about two and a half weeks to go, I wanted to check in, and extend an early welcome to all of you that have registered for the 2024 Zumbro Endurance Run so far! I will, as usual, be sending...
by Rocksteady | Mar 6, 2024 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2024 Zumbro Endurance Run ‘Cool Operator’ Hat! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome, super breathable, quick drying, crushable, run hat! We purchased extras of these so if friends, family, crew or pacers would like one, they...
by Rocksteady | Feb 11, 2024 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts four races simultaneously; the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday), the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday), the Zumbro 34 Mile (Starts at 7:00AM on Saturday), and the Zumbro 17 Mile (starts at 9:00 AM...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2023 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 15 2023 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Cary Johnson Hi Friends, We hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. We are excited to announce the 2024 Rocksteady...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2023 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
After a successful and impactful partnership in 2023, where the Rocksteady Running community raised nearly $10,000 for Mile in My Shoes, Rocksteady Running is proud to continue with Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2024 races! Mile in My...
by Rocksteady | Apr 16, 2023 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Photo Credit Scott Rokis It turns out that the 2023 Zumbro Endurance Run slotted into the perfect weather window. After a Winter with significant snowfall, and a snowpack that held on relatively late – a week before the race we received more heavy wet...
by Rocksteady | Apr 16, 2023 | Volunteer Thank You's
Photo Credit Mike Wheeler Conversation and connection. Friday at Zumbro is by far and away the slowest, most mellow day we have between the handful of races we produce. Having just 40 runners spread out over a 17 mile race course creates a lot of ‘down...
by Rocksteady | Apr 5, 2023 | Race Updates
Dear Runners, Please read the following in its entirety for extremely important race course, trail conditions, and driving directions updates. Race Course: In my email to you on Monday April 3 I put you on notice regarding a potential course modification due to...
by Rocksteady | Apr 3, 2023 | Race Updates
Dear Zumbro Runners, Yesterday, Sunday April 2, I was at Zumbro clearing more fallen trees from the race course after Friday night’s heavy rain, ice and snow. While doing so I discovered significant flooding to the East of the ‘Iron Bridge’. The entire outbound...
by Rocksteady | Mar 31, 2023 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Greetings Runners! Registration closed last night at midnight and we are one week out from the 2023 Zumbro Endurance Run. 115+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to be hosting 557 runners from 18 states and 162 Minnesota...
by Rocksteady | Mar 31, 2023 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Aid stations will have salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks as pictured (candy varieties will vary). It is our understanding that the chips, nuts, Oreos and fruit snacks are all vegan, but please do your own research (Google the items shown) if this is important to...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2023 Zumbro Endurance Run Beanie! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome beanie. We purchased extras of these so if friends, family, crew or pacers would like one, they may purchase one on race weekend. If you want to add a shirt to...
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2023 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts four races simultaneously; the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday), the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday), the Zumbro 34 Mile (Starts at 7:00AM on Saturday), and the Zumbro 17 Mile (starts at 9:00 AM...
by Rocksteady | Feb 13, 2023 | Partnerships, Uncategorized
Rocksteady Running is proud to introduce Mile in My Shoes as an official charity partner for our 2023 events! Mile in My Shoes (MiMS) is a Twin Cities Minnesota based nonprofit that uses the power of running to bring together people from diverse backgrounds to...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email that we sent on December 7 2022 to everyone that is on our mailing list Photo Credit Scott Rokis Hi Friends, I hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. I am excited to announce the 2023 Rocksteady Running...
by Rocksteady | Nov 9, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
In November of 2021, after hosting a season of Covid-modified races, I was updating our race website(s) for what we hoped would be (and thankfully was) a mostly “normal” 2022. While doing so, I decided to include a preface to our Participant Guide(s) titled “Setting...
by Rocksteady | Apr 15, 2022 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Family Affair – Photo Credit Mike Wheeler Have you ever heard the saying “the best lessons are learned in the coldest classrooms”? Well, Zumbro is among the coldest, and its lessons are truly among the best. Since 2009 (and earlier including...
by Rocksteady | Apr 14, 2022 | Volunteer Thank You's
Pizza Pals – Photo Credit Mike Wheeler The highest compliment you can get from my mother is if she recognizes you as a “hard worker”. Besides sitting with his brother Bill for a game of cribbage once a week, or taking his...
by Rocksteady | Apr 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Greetings Runners! Registration closed last night at midnight and we are just under one week out from the 2022 Zumbro Endurance Run. 130+ volunteers are coming together to put on this year’s race. We are thrilled to be hosting 637 runners from 2 countries, 21...
by Rocksteady | Apr 2, 2022 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Aid stations will have following salty and sweet pre-packaged snacks. It is our understanding that the chips, nuts, Oreos and fruit snacks are vegan, but please do your own research (Google the items shown) if this is important to you. We will have Coke and Ginger...
by Rocksteady | Mar 25, 2022 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2022 Zumbro Endurance Run Hat! We are switching it up a little this year, taking a break from t-shirts. All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome hat. We purchased extras of these so if friends, family, crew or pacers would like one,...
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2022 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts four races simultaneously; the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday), the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday), the Zumbro 34 Mile (Starts at 7:00AM on Saturday), and the Zumbro 17 Mile (starts at 9:00 AM...
by Rocksteady | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Brian crossing the Split Rock River during the 2017 Superior 100 Mile Trail Race – Photo Credit Cole Peyton Brian Landstrom passed away peacefully and with dignity at home on Christmas Day 2021, he was 70 years old. While Brian led a vibrant life outside...
by Rocksteady | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run has been cancelled in the past and it is possible that it could be cancelled again in the future. There are no refunds if the race is cancelled. If you do not like this arrangement, we are sorry, and you most certainly should not sign up for...
by Rocksteady | Dec 15, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
* This is a copy of an email sent to everyone that is on our mailing list Hi Friends, I hope this email finds you well as we approach the New Year. I am excited to announce the 2022 Rocksteady Running race schedule and am looking forward to an amazing year...
by Rocksteady | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on May 10, 2021, the subject of the email was ‘Superior Spring Trail Race registration closes on Wednesday May 12! and other RSR updates’. It contains updates for all of our events. If you did not...
by Rocksteady | Apr 22, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on April 22, 2021, the subject of the email was ‘The Superior Spring Trail Race is On! and other RSR updates’. If you did not receive this as an email and would like to join our mailing...
by Rocksteady | Apr 16, 2021 | Volunteer Thank You's
Hey All, Forgive me, this is going to be far less poetic than normal. Holy shit you guys… four days. We just did a four day event, I think that was a first for all of us. I knew I had missed you, but until we were back together, I did not realize how much. Lets...
by Rocksteady | Apr 16, 2021 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
My days immediately after an event are spent cleaning up, sorting through supplies, organizing equipment and packing things away until next time. After a busy few event days, these following days of simple tasks allow me a lot of headspace to reflect on the overall...
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2021 | Race Updates
Friends, [ A long email, but an important read if you are running, thanks in advance for taking the time. It will take you about eight minutes to read. ] Given all of the challenges of this past year, I didn’t know how excited I would be as we closed in on...
by Rocksteady | Mar 12, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Zumbro Endurance Run Covid 19 Preparedness Plan, Event Logistics Plan and Participant Guide for the 17 & 34 Mile Events Event dates April 8, 9, 10 & 11, 2021 About this document:The ‘Zumbro Endurance Run Covid 19 Preparedness Plan’ intends to achieve the...
by Rocksteady | Mar 12, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on March 12, 2021 – it contains updates for all of our events including Zumbro. If you did not receive this as an email and would like to join our mailing list, you can do so HERE...
by Rocksteady | Mar 11, 2021 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2021 Zumbro Endurance Run T-Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt. Below is the color we hope to to produce – due to Covid related supply chain issues, we may need to do a different color all together, or do...
by Rocksteady | Mar 11, 2021 | Medals & Buckles, Uncategorized
The Zumbro finishers Medals will be different in 2021, and quite possibly going forward. This is for a number of reasons. One is so that we can more easily ship them when needed. Secondly, my friend and former race director Larry and his wife Colleen spent years going...
by Rocksteady | Jan 9, 2021 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
[ This is a copy of an email that was sent out to our mailing list on Jan 9 2021 – it contains updates for all of our events including Zumbro. If you did not receive this as an email and would like to join our mailing list, you can do so HERE...
by Rocksteady | Oct 16, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
The 2020 Zumbro Endurance Run was cancelled due to COVID 19. The 2020 race would have been our 11th annual. We hope to be able to hold the race in 2021. Our ability to hold the race will be contingent on where things are at with the pandemic generally, state...
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE 3/20/20 2020 ZUMBRO ENDURANCE RUN CANCELLATION DUE TO THE COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) PANDEMIC AND STATUS UPDATE REGARDING ALL OTHER ROCKSTEADY RUNNING RACES; SUPERIOR SPRING TRAIL RACE, AFTON TRAIL RUN, ENDLESS SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES AND SUPERIOR FALL...
by Rocksteady | Mar 12, 2020 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
PRESS RELEASE 3/12/20 COVID-19 (NOVEL CORONAVIRUS) IMPACTS ON ROCKSTEADY RUNNING TRAIL AND ULTRARUNNING RACES INCLUDING THE ZUMBRO ENDURANCE RUN, SUPERIOR SPRING TRAIL RACE, AFTON TRAIL RUN, SUPERIOR FALL TRAIL RACE AND ENDLESS SUMMER TRAIL RUN SERIES. On March 11th,...
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2020 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2020 Zumbro Endurance Run Race Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt!
by Rocksteady | Mar 1, 2020 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
The 2020 Zumbro Endurance Run Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Feb 27, 2020 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Foreword : Below, our good friend and contributor Kevin Langton shares a touching remembrance of Bob “Iceman” Coolidge, having first met him at the 2014 Zumbro Endurance Run. In no time at all Bob became a beloved member of our local trail and ultra...
by Rocksteady | Oct 22, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Dear friends, we are requiring that you read the following, in its entirety, before registering for the 2020 Zumbro Endurance Run. It will take you about 7 minutes to read. The Zumbro Endurance Run in Southern Minnesota’s Driftless Region was founded in 2009...
by Rocksteady | Sep 22, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Thank you very much for your interest in the 11th Annual Zumbro Endurance Run 100 Mile, 50 Mile & 17 Mile. The race was successfully held from its inception in 2009 through 2016, but experienced a couple of really tough years the past two. The 17 mile race was...
by Rocksteady | Apr 15, 2019 | Uncategorized
Monday April 15th 2019 8:15PM CST [The following communication has been broken into two parts. We ask that at a minimum all runners and volunteers read Part 1. Both parts are long – Part 2 is extremely long.] ———— Part 1 Dear...
by Rocksteady | Apr 11, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Thursday April 11th 2019 12:45AM CST Dear Friends, The 2019 Zumbro Endurance Run has been canceled. This cancellation includes the 100, 50 and 17 mile races. Throughout the forecasting of this storm, the National Weather Service communicated that there were...
by Rocksteady | Apr 9, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Tuesday April 9th 2019 7:45PM CST [The communication “2019 Zumbro Endurance Run Weather Update 1” was sent to all registered runners and volunteers on Monday April 8th 2019 at approximately 12:45PM CST – a copy of that communication can be found on our website...
by Rocksteady | Apr 8, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Monday April 8th 2019 12:45PM CST Dear Runners, Sitting and typing this email on what is going to be a 70 degree and dry day here in the Twin Cities feels incredibly surreal. But here goes… The National Weather Service (NWS) is tracking a storm that has the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2019 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Photo Credit – Eric Hadtrath [ All runners, PLEASE take the time to read this email, it will take you approximately 7 minutes to read – If you can no longer participate in the race, you DO NOT need to email us to let us know, you will however be missed. ]...
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2019 | Race Previews
PC Fresh Tracks Media Say you’re a stranger, and you ask me about Zumbro. Maybe you’ve never heard of it, or you’re just trying to wrap your head around this thing people do in the woods and sand and mud and dark in the Minnesota spring. Perhaps an easy way to explain...
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2019 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
The 2019 Zumbro Endurance Run Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2019 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2019 Zumbro Endurance Run Race Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt!
by Rocksteady | Mar 20, 2019 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | May 3, 2018 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
This article was written by Robyn Reed and has been republished with permission from Upper Midwest Trail Runners – you can find the original article HERE http://www.umtr.net/zumbro-vs-the-gnarly-bandits/ That, as a runner once said, was a hell of a thing. Zumbro...
by Rocksteady | May 1, 2018 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An Interview with 2018 Zumbro 100 Mile Men’s Winner Scott Coles (SC) – Interview conducted by Kevin Langton (KL) KL: Congrats on the win. Congrats on the finish in such an epic year. Congrats on your first hundred. Now can we please talk about the...
by Rocksteady | Apr 30, 2018 | Runner Race Reports, Uncategorized
Given that finishing a 100 mile trail race is not your typical weekend event and this particular race went well beyond a typical 100 miler, I figured I’d better keyboard up and document the bugger. Sorry for lacking brevity, but my social media skills are quite...
by Rocksteady | Apr 23, 2018 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
This is a fun and light-hearted recap of the 2018 Zumbro Endurance Run, an official recap and statement regarding the historic blizzard that occurred during the race and the subsequent cancellation of this year’s 17 mile race can be found HERE...
by Rocksteady | Apr 18, 2018 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Wednesday April 18th, 2018 RE: Zumbro Endurance Run 2018 Thank You Letter to Volunteers I think I am finally figuring it out. You stare, and you stare, keep scanning the most obvious elements of its form only to keep getting the same answers but you accept it,...
by Rocksteady | Apr 17, 2018 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
If you were signed up for this years 17 mile race, we ask that you please take the time to read this. It is about a 9 minute read. Minnesota experienced a record and historic Spring storm that coincided with the 2018 Zumbro Endurance Run (held Friday April 13 &...
by Rocksteady | Apr 8, 2018 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the 10th annual Zumbro 100, 50 and 17 Mile Endurance Run! We are excited to be hosting another super talented field of runners hailing from 22 states and two Canadian provinces, all coming to experience the magic of Zumbro! The 17 mile and 50 mile...
by Rocksteady | Apr 6, 2018 | Race Previews
The Dakota name for the river was Wasi Oju, meaning “Pines Planted” or “Pine River.” The current name, Zumbro, comes from the French, originally Riviere des Embarras, meaning River of Difficulties. If you say “des Embarras” enough, maybe you’ll start to hear the word...
by Rocksteady | Mar 30, 2018 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2018 Zumbro Endurance Run Race Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt!
by Rocksteady | Mar 27, 2018 | Race Updates
Greetings 100 Mile Runners! First and foremost I would like to welcome you to the 2018 Zumbro Endurance Run! We have a record field registered for the 100 mile (122 as of 3/27/18) and know that you are all getting excited to kick off your race season with us at...
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
The 2018 Zumbro Endurance Run Poster, printed on 11″ X 17″ heavy stock – fits most 11″ X 17″ frames.
by Rocksteady | Mar 2, 2018 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | Apr 15, 2017 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
Written by John Storkamp – Race Director About the Zumbro Endurance Run: The Zumbro Endurance Run 100MI, 50MI and 17MI trail races were founded in 2009 and take place each year in early April within the Zumbro River Bottoms Management Unit in Southeastern...
by Rocksteady | Apr 15, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with the 2017 Zumbro 100 mile women’s champion and third overall including men and women, Tina Johnson (TJ) of Milwaukee WI, interview conducted by John Storkamp – Zumbro Endurance Run Race Director (JS) (JS) While you have won a few shorter...
by Rocksteady | Apr 15, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with Mike Ferguson (MF) post Zumbro 2017 in which he won the 17 mile race breaking his own course record from the previous year. Interview conducted by John Storkamp (JS) – Zumbro Endurance Run Race Director Authors / interviewers note: I was excited to...
by Rocksteady | Apr 14, 2017 | Interviews
An interview with Kelly Boler (KB) post Zumbro 2017 in which she won the 17 mile race in course record time. Interview conducted by John Storkamp (JS) – Zumbro Endurance Run Race Director JS: Kelly, congratulations on your recent Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race win...
by Rocksteady | Apr 13, 2017 | Interviews, Uncategorized
An interview with Doug Kleemeier (DK) post Zumbro 100, 2017 in which he won the race at the age of 50, running the third fastest time ever on the courese. Interview conducted by John Storkamp (JS) – Zumbro Endurance Run Race Director JS: Doug, you completely...
by Rocksteady | Apr 10, 2017 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Below is a thank you letter to 2017 volunteers, click HERE or on the image below to view / download a hi-res .PDF version.
by Rocksteady | Apr 3, 2017 | Interviews
Written by Stacie Woods Tony Woods, has a great story. This will be his first time running the (2017) Zumbro Endurance Run (17 Mile) – something he has been dreaming about for many years! In 2004, Tony’s brother, Brian Woods, ran his first marathon. Tony and...
by Rocksteady | Apr 2, 2017 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the 9th annual Zumbro 100, 50 and 17 Mile Endurance Run! We are excited to be hosting another super talented field of runners hailing from 21 states and three Canadian provinces, all coming to experience the magic of Zumbro! We were on the race...
by Rocksteady | Mar 28, 2017 | Race Previews, Uncategorized
Photo Credit – Kelly Doyle Written By John Storkamp – Race Director Woodstock, Burning Man, mud, sand, pain, pleasure, an Ibex and an Owl had a baby and we named it Zumbro. Baby Zumbro grew and grew and is now a giant looming on the Northern ultra trail...
by Rocksteady | Mar 23, 2017 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
by Rocksteady | Mar 18, 2017 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2017 Zumbro Endurance Run Race Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt!
by Rocksteady | Mar 4, 2017 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | Mar 4, 2017 | Race Updates
Greetings, and an early welcome to the Zumbro Endurance Run 2017! We are just over a month away from this years race! We wanted to get an email off to you welcoming you to this years race and give you a couple of updates as we get closer to the big weekend! The 17...
by Rocksteady | Apr 19, 2016 | Interviews, Uncategorized
By Alex Kurt For GearJunkie.com Kevin Chem was just 15 when he tried his first 100-miler, a six-loop race in his hometown of Savage, Minnesota, in 2014. “I made it about 80 miles, which was all I really expected,” he said. “I was running alone, didn’t have training...
by Rocksteady | Apr 13, 2016 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
By: John Storkamp – Race Director About the Zumbro Endurance Run The Zumbro Endurance Run 100MI, 50MI and 17MI trail races take place within the Zumbro River Bottoms Management Unit in Southeastern Minnesota’s Bluff Country – just outside of the tiny village of...
by Rocksteady | Apr 12, 2016 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Below is a thank you letter to 2016 volunteers, click HERE or on the image below to view / download a hi-res .PDF version.
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2016 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the 8th Annual Zumbro 100, 50 and 17 Mile Endurance Run! We are excited to be hosting another super talented field of runners hailing from 15 states and two countries coming to experience Zumbro in all of its agony and glory! We were on the race...
by Rocksteady | Mar 25, 2016 | Race Previews, Uncategorized
At Zumbro, only two things are certain. The first is that the trail provides a unique, undulating and variable challenge to everyone running, from the winners to those sliding in under the cutoff. The second is that there is no predicting the weather. The past three...
by Rocksteady | Mar 9, 2016 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
by Rocksteady | Jan 13, 2016 | Uncategorized, Website
We are super excited to announce the unveiling of the new Zumbro Endurance Run website! This post probably gets a little more technical and delves into the nuts and bolts of why we designed our site the way we did than the average reader (runner) may be interested in...
by Rocksteady | Jan 12, 2016 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
Unveiled – the 2016 Zumbro Endurance Run Race Shirt! All runners and volunteers will receive this awesome shirt!
by Rocksteady | Jan 6, 2016 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | Apr 20, 2015 | Race Recaps, Uncategorized
By John Storkamp – Race Director A Few Quick Thoughts: This was going to be the year. On Tuesday as we marked the first sections of trail it was so dry I popped a cough drop in as I climbed up to the Scenic Overlook, weighed down with 150 markers in my quiver...
by Rocksteady | Apr 20, 2015 | Uncategorized, Volunteer Thank You's
Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers for making the 2015 Zumbro Endurance Run a success. You can click the letter below to view a larger .PDF version.
by Rocksteady | Apr 4, 2015 | Race Updates, Uncategorized
Welcome runners to the 7th Annual Zumbro 100, 50 & 17 Mile Endurance Run! We are excited to be hosting another talented field of runners hailing from 20 states coming to experience Zumbro in all of its glory! This email is going to be short and sweet and will...
by Rocksteady | Apr 1, 2015 | Race Numbers, Uncategorized
The Zumbro Endurance Run hosts three races simultaneously, the Zumbro 100 Mile Endurance Run (starts at 8:00 AM Friday) and the Zumbro Midnight 50 (starts at 12:01 AM Saturday) and the Zumbro 17 Mile Trail Race (starts at 9:00 AM on Saturday). Each distance will have...
by Rocksteady | Mar 13, 2015 | Uncategorized
by Rocksteady | Mar 9, 2015 | Race Posters, Uncategorized
by Rocksteady | Feb 14, 2015 | Shirts & Swag, Uncategorized
For something diffrent this year we are not doing t-shirts, instead… behold the 2015 Zumbro Rocksteady WRAP (similar to a Buff), your head will never be the same.
