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Lake Monona 20km Run:
The race offers a beautiful course with
springtime temperatures often ideal for running [though
it has been known to snow, to rain or to be hot and
humid - this is Wisconsin springtime, after all!], and
lots of runners to share the experience. For those with
longer distance ambitions, it is a traditional way to
peak your training for the 20 mile Syttende Mai Run two
weeks later, or to prepare for summer marathons.
Start & Finish:
Near the Winnequah Park Pool House. Winnequah Park is in
Monona WI. The start and finish is on Nichols Road,
eliminating the long grass finish of years past.
Course:
We are aware of
the John Nolen and bike path construction and have
worked with the city to make sure the route is as close
to the traditional route as possible. We WILL be
able to get through the construction area with minimal
deviation from the traditional route.
Around Lake
Monona. A 20 km loop, clockwise, on winding residential
streets and paved bike paths close to the scenic shore
of beautiful Lake Monona, with moderately rolling hills.
The 5 km mark comes shortly after you enter Waunona Way.
A spectacular state capitol skyline beckons as you cross
Lake Monona on the causeway towards the 10 km mark. You
descend into Olbrich park shortly after the 15 km mark.
A last descent and less than 1/4 mile to the finish
View the Course Map!
Registration:
On-line registration preferred!
Register at
Active.com
On-line registration is OPEN!!! Get the Early
Bird discount. $20.00 through December 31st, 2009.
01/01/10 thru 03/31/10 is $25. 04/01/10 thru
04/30/10 is $30. Online registration closes April
29th at
Midnight. Day of registration is $35.
Mail-in registration form can
be found here;
MS Word Document or in
Adobe PDF
Early Packet Pick-up/Registration
will be available at Fleet Feet Sports on Old Sauk
Road Friday, April 30th from 11am to 7pm.
Day-of-Race Registration,
7:30am to 8:30am on race day morning. Race Day
registration is $35.
Timing Chip Pickup is on the morning of the race at the Winnequah Park pool house, starting at 7:30am.
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 clock at the finish and 10k
mark.
Aid Stations: near 5
km, 10 km, & 15 km with water and friendly volunteers to
steer you in the right direction. A port-a-potty
will be available shortly after 10km.
Post Race Ceremonies:
Beverages and fruit provided by our sponsors will be
available near the finish line, free to all runners.
Beer will be provided by Capital Brewery and chicken
wings will be served compliments of Quaker Steak and
Lube.
Live music by BoB Rocks will be playing
from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Come for the run and stay
for the fun!
Overall and age group awards will be presented as soon as
possible, normally around 11:00am.
Awards: Overall and age group awards will be presented as soon as
possible, normally around 11:00am.
Top 3 in each age group and top 15
age/sex graded awards
Shirts: Runners receive
a
technical fabric shirt . These shirts
are made of a wicking breathable fabric that won't get
sweat-logged on summer runs, and typically retail for
over $25. Guaranteed only to the first 800 registrants.
Shirt sizes will be guaranteed to those who register
before 03/31/10
Parking: Parking is available
on nearby streets. Overflow parking behind the Monona
Community Center.
Lodging/Hotel:
Thanks to our great friends at North Central Group,
discounted lodging is available at the Hampton Inn
Madison East. Rates are $69/king or $79/doubles.
Call 608-244-9400 and ask for the Race Day Events
discount.
Volunteer: Many thanks to all the
volunteers who made this run possible. Please
contact us if you or your group are interested in
volunteering
If you are not running, you too can be a volunteer.
Contact:
Ryan Hastings
ryanh@racedayeventsllc.com
608-692-3566
Suggestions are most welcome,
and you can reach the race director, Ryan Griessmeyer,
at
Race Day Events, LLC
7123 Discovery Lane
Madison, WI 53719
608-444-2261
ryan@racedayeventsllc.com
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