April 21, 2012Glacial Drumlin State TrailheadCottage Grove, Wisconsin |
| Half marathon |
$45 | |||
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5K |
$35 | |||
Bag drop:
A bag drop will be provided for runners to get items/supplies half way through the half marathon. There will be a table near the registration area where runners label their small garbage sized bag with their name and bib number. A volunteer will be taking the bags out to the turn around, lining them up in number order, and handing them out for runners that need them. The bag drop will be open to drop off supplies from 6:30am-7:45am. The bags will be leaving at 7:45am to get to the turn around. Bags are expected back to the start/finish line close to 11:00am for runners to pick up any items that they may have left on the course. We will hold on to all bags and items for one week following the race. They will be available to pick up at Chase Lumber in Sun Prairie (2175 McCoy Road, Sun Prairie, WI 53590). We are not responsible for any lost, broke, or stolen items. Any items not picked up within one week of the race (April 28th) will be donated to Good Will.
Donation turn in:
Runners that collected donations can turn in their cash and checks on both Friday (20th) and Saturday (21st). Runners should print off the donation collection recording sheet from the website and fill out any offline and online donations. Runners that collect $100 will receive a long sleeve t-shirt or a technical hat, runners that collect $200 or more will receive a performance sweatshirt. Clothing that is earned will be available for pick up at Chase Lumber in Sun Prairie (2175 McCoy Road). If you have earned one of the clothing items and cannot get to the pick up location, we can make arrangements to have it mailed. Donation clothing will not be guaranteed to be available on race day.
Road Construction/ Parking:
Main Street (Hwy N) is closed for construction for several blocks just north of the race start. Please allow extra time to follow the posted detour route.
Parking will be will on a first come first serve basis on local city streets and parking lots.
Race Times:
Half marathon start time is 8:00am
5K start time is 8:30am
Courses will close at 12:00pm, no finish times will be available after the course closes.
Post Race Celebration:
Following the 5K there will be a post race celebration for all runners. Day One Pizza, Sandwiches, and Great Dane beer will be provided with your bib number.
Award Times and Category revision:
The 5k award ceremony will be held close to 9:30/9:45am.
The Half marathon award ceremony will be held close to 11:00/11:15am.
Age group awards will be given in 10 year increments starting with 19 and under and finishing with 70+
Map of start of course:
A map for the start of the course has been put onto the website for your information.
Road Crossings:
The race is an open course which means there are no road closures during the race and runners must be aware of traffic at all times.
Weather policy:
The event will be held rain or shine. In the event of severe weather the race director has the right to delay and or cancel the event with no refunds.
UPDATES as of Wed 4/11/12
- Road Closure and Detours
A small section Main Street or HWY N is closed just north of the race. It will not have any affect on the race course, only on your commute time. The village has posted a detour so please allow a little extra time to arrive at the site if you are coming from the north. Here is a map showing the detour or more details can be found at the Village of Cottage Grove website (http://www.vi.cottagegrove.wi.gov/section.asp?linkid=2137&locid=190).
- Registration Closing Times
Online registration at ACTIVE.com will be closing on Wednesday night (4/18/12) @ 10:00 pm central time. After that, registrations will be taken at the Great Dane early packet pick on Friday (4/20/12, 4:00pm - 8:00 pm) and on race day at the registration area. Please keep in mind that entry fees will increase by $10 for all registrations taken on race day.
Mail-in registrations need to be received by us no later than Wednesday (4/18/12). If they are received after that they will be treated as race day entries and will not be available at the Great Dane early packet pick up on Friday.
- Map of Race Start
The actual start of the race will be on East Reynolds Street at the Main street intersection. Participants will be staged on East Reynolds Street before the start of the race. The route will be an immediate right onto Main Street in the parking lane and then the next right into the Trail Head parking lot which will funnel down on to the trail. This is done in an attempt of thin down large crowds of runners before getting to the trail. Here is a rough sketch of the start area.
- Awards Age Groups
Award age groups have been changed from 5 year increments to 10 year.
Any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at everstrongevents@gmail.com
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OVERVIEW:
Come join us for the first annual Parkinson's Half Marathon & 5K in Cottage Grove this spring.
This event promises to be an exceptional racing experience and fundraiser.
The races will be an out and back format on the scenic Glacial Drumlin State Trail between Cottage Grove and Deerfield.
The trail is very flat and consists of smoothly compacted gravel.
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Date & Times: PacketPick-up:Saturday, April 21, 2012 Friday, April 20, 20126:30 am - Registration & Packet Pick-up 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm8:00 am - Half Marathon Starts Great Dane - Eastside8:30 am - 5K Starts 876 Jupiter Drive. Madison,WI
*** Participants can register in-person at packet pick-up or on race day morning (check, cash, & credit) ***
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Registration Fees:
Half Marathon: $35 ($45 race day)
5K: $25 ($35 race day)
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2012 RESULTS
Wisconsin Chapter of the American Parkinsons Disease Association
Mission Statement: To Ease the Burden, to Find the Cure.
Parkinson's is a slowly progressive brain disorder resulting in the loss of dopamine production. Dopamine is the neuro-transmitter responsible for aiding in body movements. Symptoms include slowness of movement, tremor, muscle stiffness, and postural instability. To date, there is no cure.
The mission of the Wisconsin Chapter of the APDA is to "Ease the Burden, to Find the Cure." We do this by providing support and empowering people with Parkinson's disease, their families, and caregivers through education, fundraising for research, sponsoring support groups, and networking with resource and referral agencies involved in the care of people with Parkinson's disease. More information can be found at our website, http://www.wichapterapda.org/.
