Midwest Sports Events

Sunday, April 18
    7:30 a.m.
    Downtown Oshkosh

Catch “Spring Fever” during the 4th Annual Oshkosh Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run, which offers scenic diversity from the historic homes to the river. There will even be 10 themed water stations to get you motivated and massage therapists to ease those aching muscles after you cross the finish line! What’s the best way to fuel up before the big race? Pasta, lots of pasta. On Saturday, April 17, a GE Pasta Dinner will be offered at the City Center Hotel.

Don’t forget about the kids. In addition to the Half Marathon, Relay and the 5K, is the Lionhearted Kids’ Run on April 17th.

For a fun run and warm up for the Half Marathon check out the Oshkosh Poker Run.
Dan Federle from Wheel & Sprocket has donated a bike for the awards at this race.

Proceeds from the event benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Oshkosh, Christine Ann Domestic Abuse Services, Inc. and the Oshkosh Area Humane Society.

Local bands will strum tunes while you run or walk!

HALF MARATHON TRAINING RUNS

Saturday, January 30th kicks off the 4^th annual 11 week training run program for the Oshkosh Half Marathon. We will meet at Planet Perk in downtown Oshkosh (100 City Center) at 7:30 a.m. sharp!

The training runs are for participants of all abilities – for the experienced or for those who have never participated in a Half Marathon before. There will be plenty of runners of all different levels so come out to join the fun! The training will start with a 3-4 mile run in the first week and work up to a 13 mile run the week before the event. This will be virtual training which means the runs will be on the actual Half Marathon course. Stay around after the event for coffee and mingling with other local runners.

Oshkosh Half Marathon, 5K & Kids'
WEEKEND SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, April 17
         Leach Amphitheatre
         8 a.m.- 9 a.m.- Kids Registration & Packet Pick-Up
         9 a.m. Kids Run Start
         10 a.m. Oshkosh Dog Gosh "Mascot Run"

         City Center Hotel (1 N. Main St.)
         11 a.m.- 5 p.m.- Expo, Adult Registration & Packet Pick-Up
         11:30 a.m. "Stretch is Out! Movement's In"
                              Judy Olson, USAT I Coach
         12:30 Course Talk Gary Youso
         2 p.m. "Strike it Right: Correct Foot Strike" Renne Richards
         3 p.m. "Paws for Fitness: Keep your Dog Healthy"
                       Lyn Schuh, CVT
         4 p.m. "New Trends in Running" Jim Boldra USAT I Coach
        4 p.m. - 7 p.m.- GE Pasta Dinner
         6 p.m. Featurede Speaker Brian McWilliams, Olympic Trainer,
                  "Gain, not Strain" do quality training, not junk miles to
                    achieve your goals much faster.

Sunday, April 18
         City Center Hotel (1/2 block from finish at Leach Amphitheatre)
         5 a.m. -7:15 a.m. - Registration & Packet Pick- Up
         7:30 a.m. - Half Marathon, Relay & 5K START

OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL
City Center Hotel (located at the start and ½ block from the finish)
Special Rate for participants: $65/night! 920-231-5000

DISTANCES
     Half Marathon or Relay (13.1 miles)
     Pace Runners will be running; 1:30, 1:40, 1:50, 2:00 and 2:10 minnute miles
     5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles)
     Lionhearted Kids' Run (distances age appropriate for children)


THE COURSES
Half Marathon & 5K Course
Registration, start and finish are all next to each other and within 1 blocks walking distance! The course begins at the City Center Hotel and turns south on Main Street along the river. It proceeds through South Park, continues on Ohio St. crosses the new Wisconsin Avenue Bridge and then through UW Oshkosh on Algoma Boulevard.

The route continues past the historic Paine Art Center and Oshkosh Public
Museum. It catches the Wiowash Trail, then heads south on the river-front trail
to the Wisconsin Avenue Bridge. The final mile goes through the heart of
downtown Oshkosh, catches the river trail behind the Convention Center
and finishes inside the Leach Amphitheatre. The 5K course starts and ends
at the same points as the Half Marathon.

EVENT FEES
To Feb 3:
Half Marathon $30 5k $15 Relay(each) $15 Kids Run $7

To April 17:
Half Marathon $40 5k $23 Relay (each) $20 Kids Run $8

To Day of:
Half Marathon $50 5k $30 Relay (each) $30 Kids $12 (on day)

GE Pasta Dinner:
KIDS 12 and Under $4 Adults $8 Kids 3 and under Free

GE PASTA DINNER
Fill up with pasta at the GE Pasta Dinner held at the City Center Hotel. Proceeds to support the ARC- Winnebago Ability Resources Center.

WHAT MIDWEST SPORTS EVENTS PROVIDES
We provide technically sound, safe, and exciting events. All participants receive a DRI-WICK SHIRT, chip timing, goody bag, and food and fun after the event. All Half Marathon finishers receive a medal. Each mile on the run courses will be marked. Course is USAT certified.

There will be 10 themed water/Gatorade stations available on the courses. Simple carbohydrates and Hammer Gel will also be provided. MASSAGE THERAPISTS will be at the finish line to massage your muscles.

*Course Talks and Clinics to be announced 2 weeks before event

After the event results will be posted and pictures will be available at
John M. Cooper Photography.

AWARDS
Awards will be given to the first overall female and male winners in the 5K and 1st - 3rd overall winners (female and male) in the Half Marathon. Age group awards will be given to the top 3 males and females in 5 year increments: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90-94, 95 and up. Awards to the top 3 Clydesdale and Athena winners in the Half Marathon. A bike and other prizes from our sponsors will be raffled away.

EVENT RULES AND INFORMATION
1. There is no time limit for the event.
2. Chip Pick-Up is the morning of the event during the registration times.
3. To get your chip, you must have your bib number. Lost timing chips are
the responsibility of the participant. Timing company charges $50.
4. We do not give refunds nor do we transfer fees from one race to another.

BECOME A WATER STATION SPONSOR
We are seeking local businesses who would like to become an official “water station” sponsor and receive the public relations and advertising benefits in this proposal. We will also be offering your business the opportunity to win back sponsorship dollars by coming up with a creative idea.

Each volunteer, usually employees, will receive a volunteer t-shirt, an invite to the Volunteer Party, and given very specific directions on how to do a water station, the course map, directions to get to their location and any other details. Also, we will supply the water station with all equipment to include water, Gatorade, cups, garbage boxes, and tables.

If possible, we ask that you have your employees decorate or create a theme for their water station. Be sure to hang a banner with your business or organizations name on it so that spectators, the media and participants can see it. In the past ideas have ranged from: a western theme, to the Green Bay Packers, etc. We then judge the water stations and offer back to your employees a chance to win 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place.

VOLUNTEER
Get a front row seat as a volunteer! Volunteers are needed throughout the event to help with participant body marking, directing athletes on and off the course, and handing out water and food. All volunteers receive a t-shirt, food during the race and a big thank you!!! To volunteer or for more information, please contact our volunteer coordinator today at volunteer@midwestsportsevents.com or call 1-800-429-8044.