Twisted Roots

Twisted Roots takes place in Sherwood, Wisconsin, on September 20, 2026. The event offers two trail distances: a marathon (26.2 miles) starting at 8:30 a.m. and a half marathon (13.1 miles) that follows at 9:00 a.m. Both are run on trails, and the name gives a fair hint of what to expect underfoot, so plan on watching your footing rather than settling into a road rhythm.

The half marathon is a good fit for road runners looking to try a longer trail race, or for anyone who wants a solid fall effort without a full marathon build. The marathon suits runners who have covered 26.2 miles before and want a slower, more technical version of it, or trail runners using it as a stepping stone toward a 50K. Allow 12 to 16 weeks of preparation, keep most of your long runs on dirt, and expect your finishing time to be noticeably slower than your road equivalent. The half-hour gap between the two starts keeps the early trail a little less crowded for marathoners.