Gopher to Badger Half Marathon & 5K
Saturday, August 8, 2009
Lake Front Park in Downtown Hudson, WI
8:00 a.m. Half Marathon
8:10 a.m. 5K
The event centers around the classic rivalry between Minnesota and Wisconsin we have all come to Love!!??!? Water stops are every two miles and there will be Gatorade on the course!! This has become a hallmark run with over 1000 runners the last few years. One of the most scenic courses in the Upper Midwest, along the St. Croix River valley.
Location
Packet pickup and same-day registration at bathhouse at Lake Front Park (100 Walnut St.) in downtown Hudson, WI
Half marathon Course
Half marathoners will be bussed from Lakefront park in Hudson to the start
in Stillwater. From there, runners will run into Stillwater
and along many of the historic houses of Stillwater. Then they will run
south along the St. Croix River valley to the 94 bridge. They will cross
the bridge and finish at Lakefront park. This is the 11th year and sure to
be the best. Please be sure to get to the park early. Last bus for Half Marathon leaves at 7:20 am!!!
5K Course
5K runners will start on the Minnesota side by the I94 bridge.
Busses will pick runners up at 7:50 am at Lake Front Park in Hudson and
transports the runners to the start.
5K start is at 8:10 am
The runners will run back to the finish at Lake Front Park via the same
route as the 1/2 marathon runners.
Directions to the event:
From Minnesota: Take 94 East (From Wisconsin: take 94 West) to Wisconsin
Exit 1, Hwy 35 (also called 2nd St. S). Go north on 35 to Walnut St. Turn
left on Walnut St and go one block to 1st St. S. Turn right on 1st St. The
park is on your left.
Races:
5K, 1/2 M
Race Merch:
- T-Shirt
- Post race food
- Goody bag
- Live entertainment!
- Announcer to insure ongoing updates of finishers and award times
Start Time:
Half Marathon: 8:00 am
5K: 8:10am
Packet Pick-up:
Woodbury Running Room on Aug. 6 from 5-8 pm and Aug. 7 from 1-5 pm
Sign in/Walk-up Reg:
6:30-7:15 am for 1/2 marathon
6:45-7:45 am for 5K
Last bus for Half Marathon leaves at 7:20 am
Awards
Awards for top three finishers in each age division.
Ceremony to immediately follow races.
Divisions (M&F):
Under 20; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+
Entry Fees
| Race | By June 5 | June 6- Aug. 4 | Day of
Race |
|---|
| Half Marathon Run |
$30 |
$35 |
$40
|
| 5K |
$22 |
$25 |
$30 |
Five Options for Registration:
- Go to our website (www.finalstretch.com) and there is a direct link to online registration.
- Print out, fill in and mail the registration form by Aug. 1 to
Final Stretch, Inc.
PO Box 121
Nerstrand, MN 55053
- Register at any Running Room until July 31.
- During packet pickup at Woodbury Running Room (see above).
- On race day (see above).
For More Information:
Website: www.finalstretch.com
Email: info@finalstretch.com
Phone: 507-664-9438 (local to metro area)
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