Red, white & blue program. Special Olympics has taken measures to ensure the safety of all their athletes and is discouraging the participation in events that would be over 50. As a result, our focus has shifted from making this a “Living Unified” Event to a fundraising event for our local Special Olympics office in Racine. Those SO athletes that are not at high risk in regards to the Coronavirus are welcome to join us. We currently have several Cross Country Programs joining in on this day of running with three distances: 800m, 1600m and 4K. Entry fee is $18.00 or you can do all three “Special Olympic Challenge” for $26.00. We will have swag for each runner and awards in divisions to be determined. Seno K/RLT Conservancy is located at 3606 Dyer Lake Rd (Hwy. P), Burlington, WI, about 1.5 miles north of Hwy 50. The course is a combination of open area grass surfaces and wooded areas that are mostly dirt surface. This a great location and looking forward to hosting this event. It is open to all ages, all abilities and including walkers. We hope everyone will support this event and help in continuing to find ways to support Special Olympic Athletes. This event will feature three different distances with start times: 1:00 p.m. will be the 800-meter event. Athletes must be able to complete the distance in 20 minutes. 1:25 p.m. will be the start of the 1600-meter event. Athletes must be able to complete the distance in 35 minutes 2:10 p.m. will be the start of the 4K event. Athletes must be able to complete the distance in 70 minutes. The Special Olympic Challenge gives any athlete the opportunity to participate in all three races creating extra special memories.

Who is ready to be Bonged!!!! Bong State Recreation Area is the home of the Wolfpack Trail Run & Relay in Kansasville, WI (just outside of Kenosha) and the trails full of color will be waiting for you! Those looking for trail route that will give a little bit of everything, here you go! We have modified our course from previous years and will be focusing on 3.65 mile loop around Wolf Lake. The trails are double wide in most sections, combination of woods & prairie, surfaces either grass or dirt and yes there are just a few hills. In addition to all of our solo runners you're welcome to run this event as a relay team as well. Distance for this event will range from 3.65 miles to 36.5 miles, with distance increments of 3.65 miles. Walkers and those running 15 minute mile pace of slower are welcome to go up to 7 loops. This will be an ideal event for those attempting their first ultra as we will not have a cut off time, manageable loop so you do not have carry water/drinks or food. We will have one full blown aid station and another aid station with water and energy drink at roughly the 2 mile mark. Temperatures should be ideal and our laidback encouraging nature will allow you to feel right a home the entire time. Regardless of the distance you will have a great time surrounded by like-minded trail loving runners and walkers. Post run we will have a great spread of food for you. As always we will have some great swag to remember the day. You will need a WI State Parks to enter the park or purchase a daily pass for the day, see information to the right of this page. Camping is also available at Bong... https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/topic/parks/richardbong/recreation/camping

Fall colors and a classic Twin Cities race – The Autumn Woods Classic presented by Allina Health offers participants and spectators alike family-friendly activities and breathtaking colors in picturesque 4,900-acre Elm Creek Park Reserve. The Autumn Woods Classic features 10K, 5K, and 1K races and Camp S’More, a race village unlike any other!

The Mankato Marathon, presented by Mayo Clinic Health System, is the boldest race in the Midwest showcasing dynamic courses and determined runners. Our courses are the perfect blend of Mankato’s scenic countryside, trails and historical urban landscape, highlighting the beautiful Minnesota River Valley. Don’t miss out on the Pork Power Bacon 5K and the perfect (flat and downhill) Northwestern Mutual 10K. Known for exceptional course support including Meds on Bikes and Sport Psych Team, you are sure to be motivated from start to finish. We have a race for everyone: a full marathon, relay, half marathon, 10K, 5K, kidsK and Bold Challenges. Looking for a fun challenge? Try a bold challenge. The “bold” challenge includes the 5K and 10K, the “bolder” challenge, includes the 5k and Half marathon and lastly, we have the “boldest” challenge, includes the full marathon and the 5k. Registration opens after January 1st, 2021 for this exceptional race on October 15-16th, 2021. The Mankato Marathon was named the “Top Marathon Worth Traveling For in Minnesota”! The Mankato Half Marathon was named a 2017 Top 20 Half Marathon and Top 10 Beautiful On-Course Scenery in the country by The BibRave 100.

Herausforderung Bergweg Duathlon Meaning: Challenge Mountain Path This trail run – mountain bike – trail run duathlon is a first year event and will be held at Alpine Valley Resort on their amazing mountain bike trails zig-zagging up and down and across the ski slopes throughout the inter mingled and surrounding woods. This event will be welcoming to those that love the trails for biking and/or running, as you can tackle this beast solo or as a two or three person relay. The exact trail route has not yet been determined but will be by May of 2021. What we can share is the running loop will be 3.5 – 4.5 miles long and MTB loop will be 10-14 miles. Format will be Run – MTB – Run. Those not familiar with these trails, here is a link to give you a quick 60 second preview... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5C-W7WWcmE This is definitely a family-friendly event as we will have a short course bike route and short course trail run. Awards will be based on the number of entries for age, sex, solo and relay competitors. This will be an AGA (Age Group Awards) event, we will be having awards in the following categories; Open 0-39, Masters 40-55, and Super Masters 55 and up. Awards will be based on the number of entries in each category. This event will offer PRIZE MONEY!!! So for those that want to take it up a notch, we are giving you the option to enter for some prize money! The prize money only applies to solo competitors. This is how it works, those wanting to enter for the prize will pay an additional $20.00 when signing up. Based on the number of entries for each category, Open Male & Female, Masters Male & Female and Super Masters Male & Female will determine the total amount of prize money in each category. Prize money will be awarded as follows 50% winner, 30% 2nd Place, and 20% 3rd Place. When signing up you have the following options: Duathlon – Solo Duathlon – Relay 2 person Duathlon – Relay 3 person Trail Run Only – First leg of event Kids Trail Ride – 2 miles Kids Trail Run – 1 miles Starting times: Duathlon and Trail Run All Competitors 10:30am Kids Trail Run -- 20 minutes after last competitor finishes Duathlon Kids Trail Ride -- 10 minutes after the last Kid’s Trail Run Oktoberfest is not over, until we say it is over so plan of having some great on and off the trails. If you would like to spend the night at Alpine Valley Resort for this event, reference Kenosha Running Company for special room rate.

Night event. At Kenosha Running Company, we prefer to TROT like it is HOT at night! Join Kenosha Running Company and your fellow trail enthusiasts for the Trails are Alive Night Trail Adventure. This unique night trail run/walk event takes place at Lake Geneva Ziplines & Adventures, Lake Geneva, WI. Starting just before sunset, runners and walkers will have the ability to gobble up some different memories. Ones that will be in the dark! Walkers and runners can enjoy a 3-mile or 6-mile strut in the woods, while runners who really want to shake their tail feathers can run 9-miles. There will be a variety of swag offered. The trails are single track virtually the entire time, the switchbacks will allow you to see headlamps coming and going and the hills. You will find out for yourself about the hills!!! The thing is you will not see them until you are there!! Once you have scurried through the woods and flew over the hills, enjoy the company of other trail enthusiasts at the post-race celebration which will include soda and tasty treats that will tame even the fiercest of fowl! In order to safely navigate the trails and to return to us safely, all runners/walkers are required to wear either a headlamp or have Knuckle Lights. The trail will be well marked with reflective marking and “tricky” areas will be illuminated by ground lanterns.

The weather outside may be frightful, but running on the trails is always DELIGHTFUL! The 8th Annual XC Thrillogy Hateya Trail Run/ Walk & Canicross will take you on an adventure through the trails in the Lake Geneva Zipline and Adventures. This event provides single track fun that will definitely keep you on your toes. Runners and Walkers can enjoy the crunch beneath their feet (leaves and perhaps snow) for 4m, 8m, 12m & 16 miles. Walkers can choose between 4 or 8 miles. The finish of the XCThrillogy Hateya Trail Run is a time where everyone can sit around a bonfire outside or by the fireplace and enjoy the great food, drinks, and the BEST company! If you are feeling adventurous, do some zip-ling as the perfect ending for your trail adventure. There will be several options of swag available. Water/soda/beer and hot food will be available. This event also offers the VIRTUAL CANICROSS option. Get your pup ready and run with us virtually from anywhere. This event is perfect for all fitness levels and is dog-friendly for those not interested in participating in the CaniCross Event.

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