wisconsin running races and Festivals

1/19/08 Freeze for Food Run 10 K Run, 5 K Run/Walk Madison, WI, Vilas Park Shelter Wisconsin Peter Joyce 608-554-0384 http://www.rpcvmadison.org peterjoyce@sbcglobal.net The 27th Annual Freeze for Food Run is sponsored by Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of Wisconsin-Madison. Registration fee is $15. Proceeds provide food, seeds and tools for Dane County's sister city, Apartado, Colombia. Registration times: 11:15 to 11:45 a.m. for 5K Run/Walk; 12 noon to 12:45 p.m. for 10 K Run. For brochure, go to website, http:://www.rpcvmadison.org, click on "our brochure" in Freeze for Food section.

1/26/08 Northern Safari Rumble in the Jungle Eau Claire, WI Timmy Dusick – 715-379-9482, timdusick@yahoo.com, www.cutemoose.com

4/5/08 Bosom Buddy Walk Distance: 1,2 or 3 mile walk Location : Corner of Washington Ave and Mill St. in downtown Cedarburg,WI State : Wisconsin Contact : Haley Hill Phone : 262-376-9978 Fax : Website : www.cedarburgjuniors.org Email : hill106@sbcglobal.net Additional Info : The Cedarburg Junior Woman's Club is hosting its 3rd annual Bosom Buddy Walk starts Saturday, April 5th at 9:00am. The walk benefits breast cancer education, prevention and treatment in southeastern Wisconsin. This is a 1, 2 or 3 mile walk beginning on the corner of Washington Ave and Mill St. We are excited to announce a new walking route through historic downtown Cedarburg. The registration fee for the walk is $20.00, if paid in advance it includes a long sleeved T-shirt.

04/12/08 The Monica Jensen Scholarship Run - 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Mary Park -401 North Green Ave. New Richmond State : Wisconsin Contact : Trisha R. Brenna Phone : 651-210-1624 Fax : Website : www.fightformonica.com Email : trisharbrenna@yahoo.com Additional Info : Last year we had almost 800 runners and walkers. Please join us for a day of fun!

4/26/08 Stoneridge 5K Bun Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Wautoma @ Stoneridge Meat & Country Market, Inc State : WI Contact : Misty Detjens Phone : 920.787.3925 Fax : 920.787.5443 Website : www.stoneridgemarket.com Email : mdetjens@voyager.net Additional Info : All proceeds go to Waushara County Food Pantry

4/27/08 Stoneridge 5K & 10K Bun Run/Walk Distance: 5k & 10k Location : Stoneridge Meat & Country Market Contact : Misty Detjens Phone : 920-787-3925 Fax : 920-787-5443 Website : www.stoneridgemarket.com Email : mdetjens@voyager.net

05/03/08 Prairie du Chien Half Marathon Distance: half marathon Location : Prairie du Chien State : Wisconsin Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : www.geocities.com/pdchalfmarathon Email : pdchalfmarathon@yahoo.com

5/3/08 Run For Wellness Distance: 5k run/walk Location : Vilas Park Shelter State : Madison, WI Contact : Phone : 608-250-5200 Fax : Website : www.lifecitychiro.com Email : runforwellness@gmail.com Additional Info : Join us for the 2008 Run for Wellness! Run or walk this 5k race at your own pace. All proceeds benefit the health and wellness programs throughout Madison Public Schools in order to create and sustain ways to support physical activity and nutrition. Help us support the health of our kids and future generations!

05/10/08 Lake Geneva Marathon 26.2 miles Lake Geneva Wisconsin frank dobbs 262 275 3577 262 275 3358 www.lakegenevasports.com lgsports@lakegenevasports.com 22nd annual Lake Geneva Marathon Run/Walk will be held may 10, 2008 in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Also 1/2 marathon, 5k 10k and euro xc marathon......free entry to Chicago marathon non finishers...go to www.lakegenevasports.com for info

5/10/2008 Amery Run/Walk for Cancer Distance: 5k or 8k Location : Amery High School State : Wisconsin Contact : Terri Peters Phone : (715) 268-6979 or 268-6665 Fax : Website : Email : Additional Info : Registration is from 8:00-9:00am, race starts at 9:15am, and Raffle Drawing/Top Fundraisers prizes!

5/10/08 Journeys Marathon Full Marathon, Half Marathon, 13.1 Mile Power Walk and 5K races Eagle River WI Kim Emerson 800-359-6315 715-479-1960 www.journeysmarathon.org kim@eagleriver.org A challenging very scenic spring marathon. Starts on a rustic road, runs past many northern lakes and through many acres of state forest. Full marathon starts 8am, Half marathon/Power Walk starts 9:15 am, 5k 10 am. Kids fun run - 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

5/18/08 4th Annual Block Melanoma 5k Run & 3k Walk Distance: 5k Run, 3k fun walk Location : Country Springs, Waukesha State : Wisconsin Contact : Ann Harrington Phone : 262-305-1370 Fax : Website : www.annshope.org Email : info@annshope.org Additional Info : Ann's Hope Foundation is the only not-for-profit organization fundraising for melanoma awareness and research in the state of Wisconsin with all funding staying in the state. This family event features a competitive, chip-timed, USATF Certified 5k Course. Prizes are given in age and sex categories, 1st, 2nd and 3rd as well as overall trophy for the male and female winner. The 3k walk is stroller and family friendly through the Christmas Lights trail at the Country Springs. Anyone fundraising over $25 for Ann's Hope Foundation receives free entry fee. A drawing is held for all those fundraising with great prizes. Ann's Hope Foundation was established as a 501(c)3 in February of 2005. The organization is run by a board of directors and volunteers with melanoma awareness and research being the main goals of the foundation. 100% of all proceeds go directly to research in state to the University of Wisconsin - Comprehensive Cancer Center, Dr. Mark Albertini's melanoma research lab, where we are funding them with $225,000 pledge. For more information on melanoma and Ann's Hope Foundation, please see our website. Register on line at www.annshope.org or download a registration form. The first 850 registrants receive a long-sleeved commerative t-shirt and a goodie-bag. The day features refreshments, skin cancer infomation and a guest speaker.

5/18/2008 Great Strides Milwaukee 3 miles Milwaukee County Zoo Wisconsin Laura Petak 262-798-2060 262-798-2065 www.cff.org/great_strides lpetak@cff.org GREAT STRIDES: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fund-raising event. Tens of thousands of co-workers, friends and family come together each year as one community for one cause…to help find a cure for CF. CF is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of tens of thousands of young people. In 2007, more than $34 million was raised to support vital CF programs. Our goal for Great Strides Milwaukee 2008 is to raise over $250,000 to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Although the outlook for a child born with CF today has improved tremendously over the years, it is not good enough. Your partnership with the CF Foundation is critical to ensuring that the momentum in CF research continues. Working together, we can add tomorrows every day to the lives of all people with CF.

06/07/2008 Jodi Lou Lung Cancer Walk/Run Distance: 5M Location : Start in Fitchburg, WI and end in Verona, WI State : Wisconsin Contact : Jodi and Ray Rickert Phone : Fax : Website : www.jodilou.org Email : jrickert@mhtc.net Additional Info : Start time 11:00 AM Entry fee $20 and pledge forms encouraged

6/7/08 Laura's 2nd Annual Smile Mile 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Location : Veteran's Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive State : Wisconsin Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : http:www.laurassmilemile.com Email : Additional Info : The Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance and the Milwaukee Bombers Australian Rules Football Club are hosting the second annual Laura's Smile Mile Run/Walk. The 3.1 mile (5K)run/walk is open to men, women, and children. Proceeds will be shared equially with the Wisconsin Ovarian Cancer Alliance to education and advocate about ovarian cancer and to support the Milwaukee Bombers, a Nationally competitive team. Registration forms can be found at www.laurassmilemile.com or www.woca.net. Awards will be given to the top male and female finisher. Medals will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the age groups. The post race party will include refreshments, live entertainment, a free raffle and awards ceremoney held at Veteran's Park.

6/14/08 Dairylicious Days Run/Walk Distance: 2 mile run/walk 5 mile run 1/4 kids run Location : Downtown Westfield State : WI Contact : Katie Showen Phone : Fax : Website : www.westfieldwi.com Email : showenk@westfield.k12.wi.us Additional Info : This second annual fun run is sponsored by local businesses to help support the Chamber of Commerce of Westfield. $10.00 pre-registration $13.00 day of the race fee. This cost covers a t-shirt, run, snacks/beverages after the race, and possible door prizes. Walkers and kids run free unless t-shirt requested $7. 2mi/5mi trophy for fastest male and fastest femaleпїЅs time. Medals for top three in each division. Treats/prizes for youth and medals for top three in each division. 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Youth run: 6 & under, 7-13. Go to www.westfieldwi.com for a registration form. Find the Events Calendar link and look for Dairylicious Days information.

06/14/08 Block The Sun Run/Miles For Melanoma 5K Race & 3K Walk 5K Race & 3K Walk Spring Brook Resort, Wisconsin Dells, WI Wisconsin Tara Anchor 6082534023 6082535153 call first www.blockthesunrun.com info@blockthesunrun.com This is a family-event with two different events from which to choose! 5K Timed Run (No Strollers, Please ) 3K Walk (Non-competitive, non-timed, strollers welcome) Awards: Awards are given to the overall top female and male; and overall top team (of 5). Individual awards also given to the top 3 female and top 3 male finishers in each age group. Chip timing is going to be used to ensure accurate results. NEW - Teams Welcome! Teams of 5 may be organized for the 5K race. Award given for top overall team. NEW - More Age Groups! Age Groups: 10 & under, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60+ Course: The course is scenic route through and around Spring Brook Resort and along rural country roads, with little traffic and no double-laps. Proceeds: This race is coordinated in partnership with the Melanoma Research Foundation. Every dollar will go directly to fund melanoma research. NEW - Pledge Forms: Great prizes for the top 3 pledge collectors will be announced at the event. Download a pledge form at blockthesunrun.com. Schedule: 7:00 - 8:15 a.m. ace registration 8:30 a.m. Both Events Begin 9:30 a.m. - Noon Post-Run Festivities including music, food, beverages, silent auction, guest speakers, raffles and awards. Overnight Accommodations: May we encourage you to stay on-premises in a privately-owned vacation home at: Spring Brook Resort, 242 Lake Shore Drive, Wisconsin Dells, WI 1-877-228-8686 • www.dellsrentals.com Directions: Take I90-94 to Exit 89, Wisconsin Dells. Take Hwy. 23 South and turn right on Hwy. P. Follow signs to Spring Brook. For more information on Spring Brook or more detailed directions, visit www.springbrookwisconsindells.com.

6/20/08-6/21/08 Relay for Life Distance: 1/2 marathon - full marathon Location : St. Croix Falls State : WI Contact : Phone : Fax : Website : jog4life.com Email : jog4life@gmail.com Additional Info : Midnight Marathoners needs team members to walk or run either a half marathon or full marathon. Welcome Western Wisconsin Walkers and Joggers! What our team plans are for the 2008 Relay for Life is we will start our marathon at midnight and raise money per mile completed. For more details email me at jog4life@gmail.com

6/21/2008 Bloomington HS Alumni Reunion 5K Run/Walk Distance: 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run Location : Bloomington, WI - Town Square Park State : WI Contact : Melissa Wagner Phone : 608-279-5351 Fax : Website : Email : wagnermj@charter.net Additional Info : Event: Bloomington HS Alumni Reunion 5K Run/Walk Location: Bloomington, WI at Square Park Date: Saturday, June 21, 2008 Time: Registration: 7:00am Start: 8:00am Contact: Melissa Wagner, wagnermj@charter.net

6/21/08 1st Annual YWCA 5 K Race Against Racism 5 K and 1/2 Mile kids fun run Rock County Fairgrounds, 1301 Craig Ave., Janesville Wisconsin Jeff Bealles 608-752-5445 ext. 220 608-755-4743 www.ywca.org/rockcounty development@ywcarockco.com Take a stand at the starting line and join us as we make great strides in raising awareness of diversity and racial justice. This will be an excellent event for families, beginners and experienced participants. A well-organized, competitive race. Fun, Flat and Fast. Fantastic neighborhood and volunteers known for their cheering and encouragement! Same great USATF-certified course (WI-06054-JW) used for the 2006 American Cancer Society Relay For Life R K Road Race. This event is part of the 2008 Rockford Road Runners Race Circuit. 5K run and walk start at 8:05 AM, 5K Wheelchair Race starts at 8:00 AM, 1/2 Mile kids fun run starts at 9:00 AM. $20 for 5 K before June 18, $25 for 5 K after June 18, $10 for 1/2 mile kids fun run, $50 Family rate (families with 3 or more participants). High-quality T-shirts, goodie bags, 5 K awards (5 yr. div./5 deep), 1/2 mile awards (all kids), food, bev., door prizes, a raffle, and much more.

6/28/08 The Great Urban Race Madison Visit www.greaturbanrace.com for details Wisconsin Joe - info@greaturbanrace.com 800.487.6817 www.greaturbanrace.com info@greaturbanrace.com The Great Urban Race is a one-of-a-kind urban adventure. Teams of two solve clues and complete challenges while navigating through the city and using public transit. It's a scavenger hunt, road race, and wandering party - all rolled into one heck of a fun day! All this, and a $10,000 Grand Prize at the Championships in Las Vegas!

7/3/08 Lion's Pride 5k/10k Run/Walk Distance: 5k/10k Location : Keller Park - Fall Creek, WI Contact : Sheila Cote Phone : 715-877-3450 Fax : 715-877-1434 Website : http://www.cleanworks-llc.com Email : sales@cleanworks-llc.com Additional Info : Pizza & Prizes following Race

7/4/2008 Run for a Veteran Distance: 5K/1Mile Location : Mercer State : WI Contact : Betty Snyder Phone : 715-476-2074 Fax : Website : Email : barb@beschta.net Additional Info : 5Krun/1mile walk: Walk, 1 mi. Walk, T-shirts, Registration 7:00am, Race 8:00AM. Spend remainder of day in Mercer for the 4th of July and Centenial celebration. Proceeds to benifit area veterans. Race Site: Mecca Ski Trail, just south of Mercer off of Hwy. 51.

7/24/08 5K Germanfest Run for the Hungry Distance: 5K Location : North Gate, Summerfest Grounds, Milwaukee State : Wisconsin Contact : Br. Dave Schwab, OFM, Capuchin Phone : 414-271-0135 Fax : Website : www.stbensmilwaukee.org/germanfest Email : brdaveschwab@juno.com Additional Info : USATF Certified Course - A CARRS Managed Event. Participants also receive free admittance to Germanfest, $5 meal coupon and other goodies! See brochure on website. Online registration is available.

7/24/08 The Tortoise and the Hare Distance: 5K Location : Eau Claire YMCA Contact : Phone : 715.835.5897 Fax : Website : www.indianheadtc.org Race starts at 7:30 p.m. Pizza from Sammie's; bread from Bohemian Ovens and beverages available at the finish

9/20/08 6th Annual Birkie Trail Run, Relay and Trek Distance: Solo Half Marathon, Marathon Team Relay, Half Marathon Nordic Walk, 5K Fun Run/Walk Location : Hayward State : WI Contact : Ned Zuelsdorff Phone : 715-634-5025 Fax : 715-634-5663 Website : www.birkie.com Email : ned@birkie.com Additional Info : The events are held on the World famous "Birkie Trail", home of North America's largest cross-country ski marathon. The trail is hilly, beautiful, mowed and relatively smooth to run on.

9/20-21/08 Community First Fox Cities Marathon 26.2 miles Appleton WI Jesse Drake (920) 882-5219 (920) 830-0921 www.foxcitiesmarathon.org info@foxcitiesmarathon.org 9/20/08 - 5k Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, Health & Fitness Expo 9/21/08 - Marathon, 1/2 Marathon, Power Walk, Relay Marathon Over 2,000 Great Volunteers 23 Themed Water Stations on Course Hometown feel and Personal Touch

9/27/2008 Lyndon Ellefson Memorial Half-Marathon & 5K Distance: Half Marathon & 5K Location : Barron Area Community Center State : WI Contact : Lacy Edinger Phone : 715-537-6666 Fax : 715-637-6667 Website : www.thebacc.com Email : baccmemb@chibardun.net Additional Info : $300 Bonus will be awarded for a new Half-Marathon record!

9/28/08 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure Distance: 5K Location : Summerfest grounds to Veteran's Park State : Wisconsin Contact : Erin Nevicosi Phone : 414-443-0850 Fax : 414-443-0875 Website : www.komenmilwaukee.org/rftc Email : mkerftc_pr@hotmail.com Additional Info : This year, Komen Milwaukee celebrates its 10th anniversary - a decade of saving lives! On September 28, more than 12,000 people will join together in the name of achieving Komen's mission: a world without breast cancer. Up to 75% of the money raised remains in the community to fund breast health screening, treatment and education. Run or walk the 5K, then be sure to stick around for Pink in the Park, the post-race celebration on Milwaukee's beautiful lakefront.

10/18/08 14th Annual RASCW Home Run Distance: 10k & 5k Run/5k Walk Location : Mckee Farms Park, Fitchburg State : WI Contact : Amy Elliott Phone : 608-240-2800 Fax : 240-2801 Website : www.rascwhomerun.com Email : amy@wisre.com Additional Info : The first 250 pre-registrants are guaranteed a long-sleeve tech shirt. Race day registrants may not get a shirt.

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