The best little race in the area! Run side by side with friends, neighbors, elite runners and firefighters in their gear! Whether you're aiming to PR a 5k, or complete your very Half Marathon, you are welcome to run with us! Proceeds of the Hot2Trot benefit the amazing men and women who protect our community by serving on the Cottage Grove Fire Department.
Packet pickup will take place Friday, June 14, from 4:00 - 7:00 at the Cottage Grove Fire Station, 4030 County HWY N in Cottage Grove. Plenty of parking and easy/fast pickup. Walk up registrations will also take place during this time. T-shirts are not guaranteed with walk up registrations.
Race day registration and packet pickup will take place under the "big tent" at Firemen's Park starting at 6:00am.
Packet Pickup
Registration and pickup also available on race day, June 15, starting at 6:00am.
Cottage Grove Fire Station 4030 County HWY N in Cottage Grove
Friday, June 14th
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Awards & Medals
Trophies for top three male and female finishers in each age category:
14 and under
14-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 and over
Great Trophies!
Top 3 finishers in each age group
Run fast and win a great bobble head trophy!
All kids who finish the Kids Run get a custom Hot2Trot medal.
Race Courses
The half marathon course begins on the 5K route and breaks off on Taylor Street to Ridge Road then to the Glacial Drumlin State Trail for about 7 miles. The course then finishes at the starting point on Clark Street. After you finish you can turn right into the big tent for refreshments, check your time, and take in the awards.
Great Local Courses!
Fun loop through town
Click icon below to view full course map.
Half Marathon Course Map
5k Course Map
Shirts & Bags
Half Marathon and 5k participants who sign up by June 1 will receive a Hot2Trot race t-shirt. Only a limited number will be available to those who register
after, or on race day. Kids Run participants will receive medals, instead of shirts. Race day registration starts at6:00am. Actual shirt color and design varies each year, and will be different from shirt shown here.
Firemen's Festival
Cottage Grove Firemen's Festival and the Hot2Trot run are fundraisers for the Cottage Grove Fire Department.
Other Firemen's Festival events include:
• Carnival Midway
• Colossal Parade
• Food and Drink Tents
• Vendor and Craft Fair
• Barbeque cook off
• Kids Tractor Pull
• Horse Pull
• Pancake Breakfast
• Baseball Tournament
• Live Music
A Cottage Grove Tradition!
Over 80 years of fun.
Festival Web Site
Facebook Page
Post Run Fun
Water and snacks will be available under the big tent. Celebrate your accomplishment with family and friends under the big tent before you head back to Main Street for the big parade.
Food & Prizes!
Hang out with your friends and neighbors after the race for refreshments, and a chance to win prizes.
Location & Parking
All Hot2Trot races are held at Firemen's Park in Cottage Grove. The park is on the corner of Clark and Grove. There is plenty of parking in the grassy lot just west of the park. Please arrive at the park prior to the 7:00am start of the Half Marathon. Portions of Clark Street will be closed for safety, and limit your access to the park, and parking.
Location and Parking
Easy to find us and park at Firemen's Park in Cottage Grove.
Firemen's Park
Race Proceeds
The Hot2Trot and Kids Run proceeds benefit the Cottage Grove Volunteer Fire Department and have contributed over $32,000 in its history. Funds will be used to purchasing equipment, and continue educational programs.
Race Photos
Smile! Race photos available on our Facebook page after the race.
We could not put on the Hot2Trot event without the generous support of our sponsors. Please patronize our Sponsors, and visit their web sites. They are helping us to promote health, fitness and fun!
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Johnson Health Tech, for their generous and continued support of the Hot2Trot run. If you would like to help sponsor our run, please contact us for more information: info@hot2trotcottagegrove.org
Sponsor Details
email for more information
We Love Our Volunteers!
Help Volunteer
We need lots of help to put on the Hot2Trot Half Marathon, 5k and kids run. Volunteers are needed to help direct runners on the course, hand out water, help with registration, and other duties. In return for your help, we can offer our sincere thanks, and a volunteer t-shirt. It's fun to be part of race day! Fill out the form, or use the email link below for more information on how you, or your group can help.
