Half Marathon 2008 Info

5K 2008 Info

A great race for experienced and first timers alike, the Half Marathon course is a point to point run on the beautiful Great River State Trail paralleling the Mississippi River.  The 13.1 mile course starts at 8:00 a.m. in Trempealeau and winds its way south bridging numerous streams and channels coursing their way to the Might Mississippi, finishing at the trailhead in Onalaska.  Splits, water, sports drinks, bathrooms, volunteers and medical support personnel will be available along the route.

The5k starts the event kicking off at 8:00 a.m. at Midway and takes the Great River Trail through the Mississippi River bottom lands to finish at the trail head in Onalaska.  This is a great race for persons of all ages and abilities.  Splits, water, sport drinks, volunteers and medical support personnel will be available along the route.

 

 

The Course

Team and Pledge Information

• To form a team you must have at least 1 runner in the Half Marathon and 2 runners in the 5k. 

• The total times will be combined for each of the 3 runners for a team total. 

• For each additional team runner up to a maximum of 7 (not including the original 3) you will be able to deduct 2 minutes from your team time. 

• For each $25.00 raised (not including registration fees) the team can deduct 1 minute from their team time. 

• Each team is responsible for coming up with a team name and team captain. 

• A team roster with each team member and team captain plus individual registration forms and money must be completed and received at the St. Clare Health Mission - 916 Ferry St., La Crosse, WI by April 25, 2008. 

• No additions will be allowed after that date.  A traveling trophy will be awarded to the winning team. 

• Click here for a team roster

Opened in 1993, the St Clare Health Mission is a volunteer run free medical clinic.  Since opening it's doors the St Clare Health Mission has provided health care to over 12,000 people who would otherwise not have had access to basic medical care due to lack of financial resources.  Over 250 volunteers including physicians, nurses, social workers, lab personnel, pharmacists and clerical staff volunteer their time and expertise to care for those in need.  Funds raised from this event will allow the St. Clare Health Mission and it's volunteers to continue their mission of providing services to patients of all races, religions and national origins.  All proceeds from this event will be used directly for patient care at the St. Clare Health Mission. 

Awards:

Trophy to overall winner in both male and female categories;

Trophy to Master division winner in both male and female categories.

Medals awared to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place per age division in both male and female categoreis.

Age Divisions: 

The First 375 people to register will receive a free back pack