Lake Monona 20KM Run and 5KM Run/Walk
5/4/13
9:00 am

Congratulations to everybody who ran in the Lake Monona races yesterday!

The Lake Monona 20KM run and 5KM run/walk, taking place on Saturday, May 4th, 2013, offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures often ideal for running, and lots of runners to share the experience. For those with longer distance ambitions, this "almost" half marathon is a great way to peak your training for the 20 mile Syttende Mai Run a week later, or to prepare for a spring marathon. For those not wanting to run as long, there is also a 5KM run option.

Details:

When: 5/4/2013. 20KM starts at 9:00 am, 5KM starts at 9:15 am

Where: Winnequah Park, 1041 Nichols Rd, Monona, WI  53716

Registration Information:

There are multiple options to register.

  • Online: You can register online until 11:59 pm CST on 5/1/2013 on  Active.
  • By mail: Email us for a paper form and mail the form with payment (made out to Race Day Events, LLC) before 4/28/2013 to:

                               Fleet Feet Madison

                               8440 Old Sauk Rd

                               Madison WI, 53562

  • In person: Registration will be available at packet pick up on 5/3/2013 at Fleet Feet Sports-Madison from 11am-6pm. Registration and packet pick-up will also be available at Winnequah Park on 5/4/2013 starting at 7:30am.

Cost:

20KM Run:   

  • 10/1/12-4/13/13 - $35
  • 4/14/13-5/2/13 - $40

At Packet Pick Up or Race Day (if available) - $45

 

5KM Run/Walk:   

  • 10/1/12-4/13/13 - $25
  • 4/14/13-5/2/13 - $30

At Packet Pick Up or Race Day (if available) - $35

All prices now include WI sales tax.

Awards:

Awards will be given for overall male and female, as well as top three finishers (male and female) for 10 year age divisions for both the 5KM and the 20KM. Age divisions are:

5 KM Run: 10-Under, 11-14 and 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.

20 KM Run: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up.

Age graded awards will also be given.

Schedule of Events:

  • 5/3/2013: Packet Pick-Up from 11am-6pm at Fleet Feet - Madison
  • 5/4/2013: Race Day - all events take place at Winnequah Park, Monona WI
    • 7:30 am-8:45 am Packet Pick-up and Registration
    • 9:00 am 20 KM run starts
    • 9:15 am 5 KM run/walk starts
    • 10:30 am - 1 pm Post Race festivities

Post Race Festivities:

Refreshments will be available near the finish line and is free to all runners. Beer will be provided by Capital Brewery, chicken wings will be served compliments of Quaker Steak and Lube and chips and queso will be available from Qdoba.

Live music by The Mighty Short Bus will be playing from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Come for the run and stay for the fun!

Course:

The start and finish for both events will be near the Winnequah Park Pool House. Winnequah Park is in Monona WI. The start and finish is on Nichols Road.

The 20km course will take you around Lake Monona. A 20km loop, clockwise, on winding residential streets and paved bike paths close to the scenic shore of beautiful Lake Monona, with moderately rolling hills. The 5km mark comes shortly after you enter Waunona Way. A spectacular state capitol skyline beckons as you cross Lake Monona on the causeway towards the 10km mark. You descend into Olbrich park shortly after the 15km mark. A last descent and less than 1/4 mile to the finish. A course map is available here.

The 5km course will start the same way as the 20km course and follow the first mile of the 20km route. The 5km course will loop past Winnequah Park and join the last mile or so of the 20km course and continue to the finish. Click here for the 5K course map.

Aid Stations:

On the 20km run course, aid stations will be spaced nearly every 2.5 miles. On the 5km Run/Walk, there will be one aid station about half way. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Hammer Heed. A port-a-potty will be available shortly after 10km on the 20km run route.

Timing:

Timing will be done by Midwest's best Timing company: Sports Management and Associates. This year, we will be using disposable chips worn on the bib number. No chips to pick up or return and nothing to tie on your shoe. 

Splits: 

There are painted marks on, and signs to the side of, the course at every mile and every 5 km. We will have someone calling times at the 5 km, 10 km and 15 km markers. All finish times recorded until finish line closes 3 hours after the start. Digital clocks will be present at the finish and 10k mark. There will be a split point at the 5k and 10K marks on the 20km run course.

Parking:

Please do NOT park in the library parking lot. Click here for a parking map with available options.

Race Photos: 

Make sure you smile for the camera!  Focal Flame Photography is the event photographer for this event.  Photos will be posted to this site shortly after the event.  For more info on Focal Flame, check out www.focalflame.com. 

Lodging:

We're working with the Hilton - Madison Monona Terrace and the Sheraton Madison Hotel this May to provide you with some discounted lodging options. Check out these deals from our partner hotels!

Hilton - Madison Monona Terrace

On the Shimmering Shores of Lake Monona, the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is just a short walk from the Lake Monona 20k racecourse and boasts spectacular views of the city and surrounding lakes.  Contemporary rooms offer one king bed or two doubles, luxurious style with mahogany and maple woods. Coffee maker, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, refrigerator, in-room safe, view of Wisconsin State Capitol or Lake Monona, USA Today newspaper delivered Monday-Friday, wireless high-speed internet access available for a fee, 24-hour room service, as well as in room amenities for $104.  Or, pamper yourself with Our upgraded corner King bed guest rooms offer rooms with 2 large floor to ceiling windows with 2 views of downtown Madison and upgraded amenities for $124.

Rooms at these rates are limited so reserve yours today at this special rate. For reservations call 608-255-5100 and ask for the Monona 20k block or click here to be taken the Lake Monona 20k hotel reservation page.

Sheraton Madison Hotel

Conveniently located off the beltline/Hwy 12 and on the Lake Monona 20k race route, the Sheraton’s guestrooms feature 32" flat screen televisions, the celebrated Sheraton Sweet Sleeper™ Bed with crisp white bedding, as well as wired and wireless High Speed Internet Access for your convenience, and you can wake up to freshly brewed coffee with your in-room Starbucks® one cup coffee maker for $104.  The Club Level experience with upgraded amenities and access to the celebrated Club Lounge is available for $134. 

 Rooms at these rates are limited so reserve yours today at this special rate. For reservations call 888-267-7077 and ask for the Lake Monona 20k rate or click here to be taken the Lake Monona 20k hotel reservation page.

Weather/Refund Policy:

This race will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the race may be delayed or canceled. If the race is canceled there will be NO REFUNDS. Race Day Events has a NO REFUND policy. There are no refunds for any reason.

The Madison Mud Run will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, the race may be delayed or canceled. If the race is canceled there will be NO REFUNDS. Race Day Events has a NO REFUND policy. There are no refunds for any reason.
     

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