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2009 Journeys Marathon Race

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FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2009

Activities to take place at the Northland Pines High School - 1800 Pleasure Island Rd., Eagle River, WI

Race Packet Pickup and Registration:
5:00 - 9:00 p.m.

All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner:
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  

$7 for Adults, $5 for 6-12 year olds, 5 and under free.   Sponsored by the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center and Trigs.


Saturday, May 9, 2009


Marathon Race Packet Pickup:
6:00 - 8:00 a.m. at the Northland Pines High School. Busses will transport runners from the Northland Pines High School to the start line of full Marathon at 7:00 a.m. and half Marathon at 8:30 a.m. Parking will be available at the school.  The 5K starts and finishes at Riverview Park with registration and packet pick-up at park starting at 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.

Journeys Marathon
Start Time:8:00 a.m.
Journeys Half Marathon/13.1 Mile Power Walk
Start Time: 9:15 a.m.

Journeys 5K
Start Time: 10:00 a.m. (This race starts and finishes at Riverview Park)

Finish Line: Riverview Park
South side of the bridge on Railroad Street in Riverview Park. A bus service(located across the street from Riverview Park at the Eagle River Area Visitors Center) will be provided following the race to take racers to and from Northland Pines High School where showers will be available.  Bring your own towel and soap!

Medals to all finishers.


Awards Ceremony:
Riverview Park -- 2:00 p.m.

Plaques awarded to:

1. The Male and Female overall winner of the full marathon (not eligible for age group awards).

2.  1st, 2nd and 3rd in each age group for full and half marathon,

3. 1st, 2nd and 3rd for overall male and female in the 5K and 13.1 Mile Power Walk

Many door prizes.

Food and Beverages:

Enjoy the setting of the Northwoods with a Old Wisconsin brats, a hotdog, ice cold beer and Pepsi products - $$.  Available in Rivewrview Park at the Finish Line


Post Race Celebration:   

Held at the Eagle River Inn and Resort, 5260 Hwy 70W, Eagle River, WI

877-479-2061

Come share your success and race stories with fellow racers and family at the Post Race Celebration.  This is a fun-filled evening designed for relaxation and camaraderie.

Festivities Include:

* Hot & Delicious Buffet, $10/person  

     5:00 - 8:00 p.m.

* Live Band - playing a wide variety of music.  7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

* $1.00 off your first drink (with racer's

     coupon) if you are wearing your

     finisher's medal

*  Many door prizes

     (Must be present to win)

See You There!

 

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Full Marathon
The full marathon course begins in Boulder Junction and makes its way southeast along scenic County K to East Buckatabon Lake Road, then south to East Hunter Lake Road and onto Boot Lake Road, then East on County G before the final leg on Adams Road, Ohio Street and onto Michigan Street - finishing south of the bridge after crossing over the Eagle River into Riverview Park. Finishers receive custom-printed Journeys Marathon moisture wicking T-shirts and    die-cast medals. Race Packet Pickup is Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. during the All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Northland Pines High School or from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. at Northland Pines High School on race day, Saturday,May 9, 2009.  Buses will transport runners from the Northland Pines High School to the start line in Boulder Junction promptly at 7 a.m.  Bag and tag will be available at the start line.

Half Marathon
The half marathon course begins on Cty K just east of East Buckatabon Lake Road where the course continues south to East Hunter Lake Road and onto Boot Lake Road, then east on County G before the final leg runs along Adams Road, Ohio Street and onto Michigan Street finishing south of the bridge after crossing over the Eagle River into Riverview Park. Finishers receive custom-printed Journeys Marathon moistue wicking T-shirts and die-cast medals. Race Packet Pickup is Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. during the All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Norhtland Pines High School or from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. at Northland Pines High School on race day, Saturday, May 9, 2009.  Busses will transport runners from the Northland Pines High School to the start line in Conover promptly at 8:30 a.m.  Bag and tag will be available at the start line.

13.1 Mile Power Walk
Journeys Marathon 13.1 Mile Power Walk is designed for the walker who wants to be scored and listed in the race results. Participants agree to walk the entire course. The course begins on Cty K just east of East Buckatabon Lake Road where the course continues south to East Hunter Lake Road and onto Boot Lake Road, then East on County G before the final leg runs along Adams Road, Ohio Street and onto Michigan Street finishing south of the bridge after crossing over the Eagle River into Riverview Park. Finishers receive     custom-printed Journeys Marathon moisture wicking T-shirts and die-cast medals. Race Packet Pickup is Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. during the    All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Norhtland Pines High School or from 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. at Northland Pines High School on race day, Saturday, May 9, 2009.  Busses will transport runners from the Northland Pines High School to the start line in Conover promptly at 8:30 a.m.  Bag and tag will be available at the start line.

5K

The 5K starts and finishes in Riverview Park at the Full Marathon Finish Line.  Race Packet Pickup is Friday, May 8, 2009 from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. during the All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner at the Norhtland Pines High School or from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m. at the Finishline in Riverview Park on race day, Saturday, May 9, 2009.   Finishers receive custom-printed Journeys Marathon moisture wicking T-shirts and die-cast medals.

Kids Fun Run 

This event is a fun way to get your kids (ages 12 and under) started on their way to a fit life.  The kids run laps for prizes.  Water and snack bags will be provided.  Kids can participated anytime between 10 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. on race day, Saturday, May 9, 2009. The Start/Finish Line for the Kids Fun Run is at the tennis court in Riverview Park.  No entry fee.  (Riverview Park is the Finish Line for all other races.)  Ronald McDonald will be at the Eagle River McDonalds from 10:00am - 3:00pm.  He will make a special visit to the Kids Fun Run on race day.

Other Information

Aid Station Information: Available at the Start of the Full Marathon, at the 13.1 mile marker (Half Marathon Start) and at the Finish Line.

Gatorade and Water Station Information:  Start of Full Marathon, mile markers 3, 5,7,9,11,13,Start of Half Marathon, 15,17,19,21,22,23,24,25 and the Finish Line.  Note: mile marker 19 through Finish Line will also have fruit and/or cookies available.



"Bring a New Runner or Walker " Drawing

Any prior entrant of the Journeys Marathon that gets a new entrant to enter the 2009 race can enter their name into a special drawing for a 2 night stay in the Eagle River area. You do not have to run the same race with this person.  You and the new entrant must be    pre-registered to qualify.  Please download and print the "Bring a New Runner or Walker " Drawing form please click here.

Entry Fees and Registration Information
The prices below are the entry fees for the 2009 Journeys Marathon. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@eagleriver.org

If you would like to download an Offical Journeys Martathon Entry Form click here. Then fill it out and send it to the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce.  (Please note that download time may vary depending on your connection speed.)

Proceeds from this race go to support silent sports organizations in the Eagle River Area which support running, hiking, biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, etc. and to help keep the Visitors Center open to those seeking information on those activities and more.
You can also register and pay online by
  

To View the Sponsors of this event click here


 
By April 1, 2009
By May 9, 2009
Full Marathon
$47.00
$57.00
1/2 Marathon
$42.00
$52.00
13.1 Power Walk
$42.00
$52.00
5 K
$25.00
$30.00

                       


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