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 is on Nichols Road; the finish is
new for 2008 and will finish on Nichols Road near the
start.
Course:
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.
Photos: This year photos will be
taken by Abshere Photography. After the race,
check out
www.absherephoto.smugmug.com to see photos taken
during the race.
Registration:
On-line registration preferred!
Register at
Active.com On-line registration is OPEN!!! Get the Early
Bird discount. $20.00 through December 31st, 2007. 01/01/08 to 03/31/08 is $24. 04/01/08 to 04/30/08 is
$28. Online registration closes April 30th at
Midnight.Day of registration is $30.
Early Packet
Pick-up/Registration
will be available at Fleet Feet Sports on Old Sauk
Road Thursday May 1st from 4pm to 7pm and on Friday May
2nd from 11am to 7pm.
Day-of-Race
registration, 7:30am to 8:30am on race day morning. Race
Day registration is $30.
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.
Aid Stations:
near 5 km, 10 km, & 15 km with water and friendly
volunteers to steer you in the right direction.
Post Race
Ceremonies:
Beverages and fruit provided by our sponsors will be
available near the finish line, free to all runners.
Drawing for various prizes while results are compiled:
must be present to win. Awards presented as soon as
possible, normally around 11:00am.
Awards:
Top 3 in each age group and top 30 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 600 registrants.
Shirt sizes will be guaranteed to those who register
before 03/31/08.
Parking:
is available on nearby streets. Overflow parking behind
the Monona Community Center.
Volunteer: Many thanks to all the
volunteers who made this run possible including those
from
Abuse Intervention!
If you are not running, you too can be a volunteer.
Contact:
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
