Location
Willow Creek State Recreation Area (SRA) is a beautiful state recreation area in northeastern Nebraska, located on the 700-acre Willow Creek Reservoir. The park is approximately 4 miles southwest of Pierce and about 15 miles northwest of Norfolk. Willow Creek SRA is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.
Lodging & Camping
Willow Creek State Recreation Area offers several camping options, including:
* Electric Plus
* Electric
* Basic
* Equestrian Electric Plus
* Equestrian Basic
Willow Way Campground features 165 campsites with electricity, along with numerous Basic campsites for those who do not require electrical hookups.
Additional campground amenities include:
* Picnic tables
* Fire rings/grills
* Drinking water
* Dump and fill station
* Modern restrooms
* Showers
* Laundry facilities
The dump and fill station is located in the town of Pierce, approximately 5 miles from the lake. Willow Creek SRA campers can find the dump and fill station near the Pierce County Courthouse.
Reservations are available for approximately half of the campsites at Willow Creek SRA. The remaining campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Campers using first-come, first-served sites should register their nightly camping fees using the raised, locked payment boxes known as “iron rangers.” Self-service envelopes are available at each iron ranger station. Check or cash only.
Iron rangers are generally located near the park entrance or campground areas. On-site camping information signs will be available to help guide campers through the self-registration process.
Course
For 2027 we will run the course in reverse
The course will be a 10 mile loop on the Limestone Hike/Bike Trail.
The Start/Finish and main aid station will be located at the Warren G. Otto Picnic Area (Boat Launch).
Race Day Food & Hydration
We will have food available throughout the race to help keep you fueled and moving forward.
All-Day Food Options
* Chips
* Cookies
* Peanuts and assorted nuts
* Candy
* Fresh fruit
* Vegetables
* Grilled cheese, made to order
* Peanut butter & jelly sandwiches or wraps
* Hummus
* Pickles
Tailwind Sports Drink will be provided as our electrolyte drink of choice.
We will also have a variety of beverages available throughout the race, including:
* Water
* Coffee
* Pickle juice
Ice will be available throughout the race.
Unmanned Aid Station
There will be an unmanned aid station approximately halfway.
The aid station will be stocked with:
* Water
* Ice
* Tailwind Sports Drink
* A variety of snacks
Please plan accordingly and remember that this is an unmanned aid station.
Race time
6am for all distances
PACKET PICKUP
Friday-
3pm - 7pm
Highly Recommend
Race Day
5am -5:45am
DISCOUNTS
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Military — 25% Off
Use code: MILITARY
Active and retired military members qualify.
Donors — 10% Off
Use code: DONOR
First Responders — 25% Off
Use code: FIRST RESPONDERS
You will have 24 hours after registration to provide proof of eligibility.
BTR FAMILY REPEAT RACER DISCOUNT
If you have raced with us two times, your third race is 50% off as our way of saying thank you for continuing to support Beast Trail Racing!
To receive your special discount code, reach out to BTR via email or Jeremy through Facebook Messenger.
LET YOUR INNER BEAST RUN WILD!
Swag & Awards
Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in each race category.
There will be no cash prizes, but each category winner will receive a custom award plaque by Richter’s Design
Your race swag includes:
* Beast Trail Racing Speed Cup
* Sun-Proof Long-Sleeve Shirt
* Distance-Specific Medals
* Race hats
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