Lake Monona 20km
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
The race offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures often ideal for running, and lots of runners to share the experience. For those with longer distance ambitions, this "almost" half marathon is a traditional way to peak your training for the 20 mile Syttende Mai Run two weeks later, or to prepare for the Madison Marathon . This year, we have also added a 5k for those wishing not to run as long.
DETAILS
Start & Finish: The start and finish for both events will be near the Winnequah Park Pool House. Winnequah Park is in Monona WI. The start and finish is on Nichols Road.
Course: The 20km course will take you around Lake Monona. A 20km loop, clockwise, on winding residential streets and paved bike paths close to the scenic shore of beautiful Lake Monona, with moderately rolling hills. The 5km mark comes shortly after you enter Waunona Way. A spectacular state capitol skyline beckons as you cross Lake Monona on the causeway towards the 10km mark. You descend into Olbrich park shortly after the 15km mark. A last descent and less than 1/4 mile to the finish.
The 5km course will start the same way as the 20km course and follow the first mile of the 20km route. The 5km course will loop past Winnequah Park and join the last mile or so of the 20km course and continue to the finish.
Early Bird discount. $20.00/$25.00 through December 31st, 2010.
01/01/11 thru 03/31/11 is $25/$30. 04/01/11 thru 04/30/11 is $30/$35.
Mail-in Registration form can be found here.
Early Packet Pick-up/Registration will be available at Fleet Feet Sports on Old Sauk Road Friday, May 6th from 12:00 Noon to 7pm.
Day-of-Race Registration, 7:30am to 8:30am on race day morning. Race Day registration is $35 for the 5km Run/Walk and $40 for the 20km Run.
Timing Chips: Timing will be done by Midwest's best Timing company: Sports Management and Associates. This year, we will be using disposable chips worn on the bib number. No chips to pick up or return and nothing to tie on your shoe.
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 clocks will be present at the finish and 10k mark. There will be a split point at the 10k mark on the 20km run course.
Aid Stations: On the 20km run course, aid stations will be spaced nearly every 2.5 miles. On the 5km Run/Walk, there will be one aid station about half way. Aid stations will be stocked with water and Gatorade. A port-a-potty will be available shortly after 10km on the 20km run route.
Post Race Ceremonies: Beverages and fruit provided by our sponsors will be available near the finish line, free to all runners. Beer will be provided by Capital Brewery and chicken wings will be served compliments of Quaker Steak and Lube.
Live music by BoB Rocks will be playing from 10:30am to 1:00pm. Come for the run and stay for the fun!




















