Selected Community Events
Tomahawk Lions Pow! Wow! Days
Jul 4, 2013 Begins at 8:30am
Tomahawk, WIVeterans Memorial Park: 5k/10k/Fun Runs (8:30 am) (Pre-registration Only on Active.com); Kids' Games (10:30 am)
Downtown Tomahawk: Tomahawk Lions Sponsored Chicken BBQ/Food/Beverage Stands; Tomahawk Leos Popcorn Stand (10:00 am); Parade (1:00 pm); Tomahawk Fire Department Water Show (After Parade) ; Tomahawk Lions Annual Pow! Wow! $50 Raffle Drawing (3:00 pm); Entertainment By Hog Wild (2:15 – 5:00 pm); Fireworks (Dusk)
Kwahamot Bay: Kwahamot Water Ski Show (8:00 pm)
Additional Info At Tomahawk Lions.org
Tomahawk Lions, TomahawkLions.org
Hodag Block Party & YMCA 5k/10k Walk/Run
Jun 29, 2013 8am - 5pm
18 East Davenport Street Rhinelander WI 54501The YMCA of the Northwoods is excited to host the sixth annual HODAG Run For Your Life 5K/10K run/walk. Pre-registration for the run/walk is $30 and can be completed until June 16th. Participants are guaranteed a race t-shirt if pre-registered! After June 16th registration is $35 and can be completed online at www.active.com until June 27th. Thereafter, registration can be completed by calling the YMCA of the Northwoods at 715-362-9622 or http://www.ymcaofthenorthwoods.org/hodag_run.html
The Hodag Block Party will begin after the races are complete. There will be games for the kids and entertainment for the adults right in downtown Rhinelander. For more information on the Hodag Block Party, contact the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce at 715-365-7464.
For more information contact the Rhinelander Area Chamber of Commerce 715.365.7464 or email info@rhinelanderchamber.com
Garden Walk 2013
Jul 12, 2013 - Jul 13, 2013 Friday 1pm - 7pm, Saturday 9am - 3pm
Five area gardens west of Wausau in Stettin, Marathon, and EdgarTour 5 area gardens west of Wausau in Stettin, Marathon, and Edgar. Tickets/garden Guides available at any of the private gardens on the days of the tour, or beginning in June at: UW cooperative Extension, 212 River Dr., Set 3, Wausau, WI For more information go to http://fyi.uwex.edu//gardenwalk
http://fyi.uwex.edu//gardenwalk
Mary Caylor 715-359-3913 pvtpilot4@hotmail.com
Jane Blick 715-359-9404 mjblick@charter.net
Splash N Dash present by Antigo Swim Club
Jul 13, 2013 8:30am
Veteran's Memorial Park Deerbrook, WIRacer will "Splash" into the beautiful water of Jack Lake swim a half mile then "Dash" off for 5k trail run. Online registration at www.tandhtiming.com more information at www.antigo.k12.wi.us "click" on Aquatic Center and check out Antigo Swim Club.
Michelle Koss
715-219-0979
Fall Colors Hike on the Ice Age Trail
Oct 12, 2013 10am - Noon
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park, Aniwa, WIFall colors at the Dells of the Eau Claire County Park are impressive. Add the waterfalls, rock cliffs, and stone bridges and you've found a perfect place to enjoy a crisp autumn day. Join us as we walk along the Ice Age Trail in this exceptional setting.
10:00 a.m., Sat. Oct. 12.
Dells of the Eau Claire County Park
Driving Directions:
From Wausau: Take Franklin Street (becomes CTH Z) east to CTH Y (14-15 miles). Go north on Y to the main park entrance (1 3/4 miles). It's after the bridge, on the left (west) side of the road.
From Antigo: Go south on US 45/WI 52 until WI 52 branches to the west (about 9 miles). Go west on 52 to CTH Y, heading south (7-8 miles), then 1 1/4 miles south on Y to the park's main entrance. It's before the bridge, on the right (west) side of the road.
From WI 29 east of Wausau: Take the Hatley (CTH Y) exit. Travel north on Y to the park's main entrance (9-10 miles). It's after the bridge, on the left (west) side of the road.
Watch for the black & yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.
Gail Piotrowski bobgail@charter.net 715-370-2958
Geology Hike on the Ice Age Trail
Aug 17, 2013 10AM - Noon
Meet at the Ice Age Trail Parking Lot on Highway 52, near Aniwa WIThe newest section of the Plover River Segment of the Ice Age Trail highlights glacial features including a boulder train (river of rocks), stone hole, and crosses the terminal moraine itself! Learn more about these unique features as we explore this new "gem" of the Ice Age Trail.
Plover River Segment – Hwy 52 parking lot
Driving Directions:
From Wausau: Go east on State Highway 52 (east Wausau Avenue) until you reach Highland & Hatchery Roads (20-21 miles). Hatchery Road, (to the left) provides access to the trail parking lot.
From Antigo: Go south on US 45/WI 52 until WI 52 branches to the west (about 9 miles). Go west on 52 until you reach Highland & Hatchery Roads (about 2 mi),The trailhead is on Hatchery Road, which is on the right (north) side of the road.
From WI 29 east of Wausau: You can follow CTH X, J, Q, or Y north (8- 12 miles) to Wisconsin 52. Once you're on 52, go east to Highland & Hatchery Roads (about 2 miles east of Hogarty). Hatchery Road (to the left) provides access to the trail parking lot.
Watch for the black & yellow Ice Age Trail Event signs.
Gene Musolf: gene.musolf@uwc.edu; 715-842-8119
Wausau Walk to End Alzheimer's
Sep 21, 2013 Registration 8:30am, Walk 9:30am
UW-WI Marathon County Fieldhouse (Corner of S. 7th Avenue & Garfield Avenue)The Walk to End Alzheimer's is the signature event to raise funds and awareness for Alzheimer's disease. Start a team, join a team or sponsor a team. The 1.5 or 2 mile Walk includes raffles, lunch and prizes. If you can't make it on September 7th, register today to be a virtual walker! Proceeds benefit local programs of the Alzheimer's Association.
**There is no registration fee. T-shirts are awarded to adults raising $100 or more and Champions Club medals are awarded to those raising $500 or more. Youth 18 and under receive a t-shirt after raising $35.00.
About The Greater Wisconsin Chapter:
The Greater Wisconsin Chapter serves 52 Wisconsin counties as well as Houston County in MN. We have eight Outreach Offices to help provide support services to everyone dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. We are a non-profit organization that depends on contributions, grant resources and special event fundraising to support our work. Services to families are made possible by funds raised through the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/WI-GreaterWisconsin?fr_id=3811&pg=entry
Allie Swatek, Events Specialist
aswatek@alz.org
715-845-7440
Cross Country Run Challenge
Jun 28, 2013 6:30pm and 7pm
Edgar High School5K & 10K Run/Walk and a 1/4 & 1 mile free run for kids under 11
Bruce Kralcik, 715-352-2055 - cruiser@myfrontiermail.com
5K for United Way
Jul 13, 2013 Registration 7am, Start Time 9am
Griese Park, Marshfield, WI5K Run/Walk
$20 for ages 12 and up if registered before June 28, 2013
$25 for ages 12 and up after 06/28/13
$5 for ages 6-11
Free ages 0-5
Free t-shirt for all participants 12 and up
1st-3rd places awarded in six different age groups
Marshfield Area United Way
www.marshfieldareaunitedway.org
715-384-9992
unitedway@tznet.com
3rd Annual Mike's Run
Jun 22, 2013 7:30am Registration, 5 mile run begins at 9am, 2 mile run begins at 9:15am
Jack Hackman Field- Marshfield WI5 mile competitive run and 2 mile fun run to benefit marshfield clinic's mental health facilities
Danielle Nystrom (715) 389-8309
nystd3091@uwc.edu or Al Nystrom (715) 486-3024 anystrom@charter.net
Stevens Point Area YMCA 2013 Lactic Edge Triathlon
Jul 13, 2013 8am
Bukolt Park. 100 Bukolt Ave. Stevens Point, WI 54481The Lactic Edge Triathlon is a swim, bike run event for individuals ages 11-60+.
The length of the Sprint and NEW Super Sprint triathlon events are as follows:
Sprint: 500 yard swim, 17 mile bike, 3.1 mile run.
Super sprint: 200 meter swim, 4 mile bike, 2 mile run.
Registration Information:
Online registration at www.active.com. Keyword: Lactic Edge OR print & mail forms at www.spymca.org.
MAIL YOUR FORM BY JULY 5TH TO:
Stevens Point Area YMCA
1000 Division Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481
Make checks payable to: Stevens Point Area YMCA.
Race Director: Brandy Proctor (715) 342- 2980 ext. 306. bproctor@spymca.org
2013 Stevens Point Area YMCA Fit Kids Duathlon
Jul 12, 2013 6pm
Bukolt Park. 100 Bukolt Ave, Stevens Point, WI 54481The YMCA Fit Kids Duathlon is a run/bike/run event for kids ages 12 and under. The event is a spectator friendly event with clearly marked courses.
Registration Information:
$10 before July 11
$20 on race day.
Online registration available at www.active.com. Keyword: Lactic Edge or a printable form is available at www.spymca.org.
Mai registration and make check payable to: Stevens Point Area YMCA, 1000 Division Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481.
All mailed & online registrations must be received by July 10.
After the race, join us at the Y for a free pool party for all participants and their families from 7-9:00 p.m.
Brandy Proctor (715) 342-2980 ext. 306. bproctor@spymca.org
Wisconsin Lions Camp Fun Run Walk and Ride
Aug 17, 2013 9am
Wisconsin Lions Camp 3834 County Road A Rosholt, Wisconsin 54473This event helps support our Summer Camp Program that provides a free camp experience for Wisconsin youth and adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, youth with mild cognitive disabilities and youth with Type I or Type II diabetes.
Our certified 5k course winds through our scenic trails, creating a one of kind running experience. The bike rides start and end at Camp and take you through the beautiful back roads of Central Wisconsin.
Cecily Filtz, 715-677-4969 ext. 308, cfiltz@wlf.info
Eastbay Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Nov 28, 2013 8:30am
Eastbay headquarters, 111 S 1st Ave, Wausau, WI 54401The 4th Annual Eastbay Turkey Trot is Thanksgiving morning and starts at the Eastbay headquarters in Wausau, Wisconsin. Eastbay donates 100% of the registration fees to the Marathon County Hunger Coalition, an initiative of The United Way. Our goal is to help feed those in need over the holiday season and following year. Over $28,000 was donated in 2012 with just under 1,500 participants. This flat/fast course is chip timed.
Julie Brezovar
715-261-9157
running@eastbay.com
Shawano Optimist Mountain Bay Run
Aug 3, 2013 6:45am Registration Opens
Kuckuk ParkThis is the 2nd Annual Walk Run Event.
Ron Schmalz Event Coordinator
Phone 715 526-2141
Bear Cupboard Run
Jul 20, 2013 ??
Minocqua's Torpy Park--WIHalf Marathon, 5K Run/Walk, Cubby Run
Lakeland Pantry 715-358-2222, Leave Message
2013 Antigo Tater Trot
Aug 10, 2013 8:30am
Antigo, WI10k run, 4 mile walk/run, 1 mile run
Melissa, 715-627-4336, info@antigotatertrot.com