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 will remain on Nichols road as it was in the 2008 race.

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. 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, 2008.
01/01/09 thru 03/31/09 is $25. 04/01/09 thru 04/30/09 is $30. Online registration closes April 30th 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, May 1st 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.

Drawings 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 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 600 registrants. Shirt sizes will be guaranteed to those who register before 03/31/09.

****As of 4/29/09, we are at 579 registered participants.  We have increased the shirt count to 700.  Register soon to be guaranteed a shirt.****

Parking: is available on nearby streets. Overflow parking behind the Monona Community Center.

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