24th Annual

Walker NorthCountry Races

Featuring the:

Marathon
Two-Person Marathon Relay
Half Marathon
10K Run/Walk
Kids Fun Run

Saturday, September 16, 2006

The Walker/North Country Race Committee welcomes you to join in "The Celebration of the Life and Land that is Northern Minnesota"!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Friday evening Sept. 15

4:00 - 7:00 p.m.	Registration and Packet Pickup Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School
5:00 - 8:00 p.m.	Spaghetti Feed - High School Commons Room

Saturday, Sept. 16

7:30 - 8:30 am	Registration and Packet Pickup
	Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School.
9:00 am	START of Marathon and 2 Person Marathon Relay
	High School Track
9:15 am	START of 10K Run/Walk
	4th Street by School
After Start of 10K - Shuttle Busses Leave for Half Marathon and 2nd Half of 2 Person Team Relay
All events end on the high school track
9:30 am	10K Finishers Begin to Arrive
10:00 am	START of Half Marathon
	13.1 Mile Marker of Marathon Course
11:00 am	Fun Run (Runners ages 12 & under)
	High School Track
11:15 am	Relay and Marathon Finishers Begin to Arrive

ENTRY FEES

EVENT	BEFORE 9/1/06	9/1/06 & AFTER
Marathon	$40.00	$45.00
Half Marathon	$35.00	$44.00
Two-Person Relay	$60.00 (Team)	$70.00
10K Run/Walk	$25.00	$30.00

REGISTRATION

Print out, fill in and mail the registration form to

Register by mail with a postmark date not later than Thursday, 9/1/2006 for reduced rates. o
Photocopies of the entry form are accepted - Altered forms cannot be accepted. Only ONE form per participant. MARATHON RELAY TEAMS MUST HAVE 2 FORMS SUBMITTED TOGETHER. o
All pre-registered entrants will be guaranteed an official race Windshirt and a medallion upon crossing the finish line. Sorry - no guarantees for runners that are not pre-registered. o
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE and entries are NON-TRANSFERABLE. Sorry - no exceptions! o
Cancellations - If you cannot participate, we can ship you the Official Race Windshirt. Please submit a written request with your cancellation. o
No dogs or roller blades will be allowed in any of the races - Strollers and Wheelchairs (only in the 10K). Walking is welcomed and encouraged in the 10K. o
Entries will not be confirmed by mail - Watch for your check to be cashed.

COURSE RECORDS

All Course Records for the Former and Current Courses are in the Event's Race Book.

TIMING

The WNCM will again be using Chip timing. A chip will be attached around your ankle with a Velcro band and will record your official time as you cross the finish line. Make sure you return your chip upon completion of your event!

THE MARATHON, 1/2 MARATHON & RELAY COURSES

* This unique course features the Chippewa National Forest and the North Country Trail (a groomed grass-covered pathway). Participants will also enjoy the scenic Heartland Trail (paved) and long stretches of gravel country roads. Less than 5 miles of the course is run on paved streets or highways. The famous finish is an uphill 1/2 mile jaunt to Ostlund Field to the finish line. The Marathon Course is an Athletic Congress certified 26.2 miles.

* You must be able to complete the Marathon and the Team Relay in 6 1/2 hours or less and the Half Marathon in 3 1/2 hours or less. No times will be kept beyond those times.

MARATHON TEAM RELAY NOTES

* The age category of the team will be determined by the youngest runner of the team on the day of the race.

* Shuttle buses will be available for runners' transportation to the start of the Half Marathon and the second half of the relay exchange point. The shuttles (orange school busses) will be parked near the 10K starting line and will leave for the exchange point shortly after the start of the 10K.

THE 10K COURSE

* The course has a very scenic mix of blacktop, well packed gravel, and paved trail (Heartland Trail). The 10K course begins on 4th Street and follows some city streets before moving onto the Heartland Trail. Like the Marathon, it finishes with the famous uphill 1/2 mile climb to Ostlund Field and across the finish line. The 10K course is also certified by the Athletic Congress.

FUN RUN

This event will be held at 11:00 am at the High School Track for young runners, ages 12 & under. Entry forms will be available on race day at the track.

AID STATIONS and FACILITIES

For the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Team Relay.
Aid stations will be located at the 3.5, 7.5, 8.8, 11.2, 12.7, 15, 16.6, 18.2, 20.8, 22.3, 24 24.9 and 25.5 mile markers.

For the 10K
One aid station will be at available at the halfway point.

Medical personnel, first aid supplies, emergency communications, water and a power drink will be available at each station.

Restrooms and Showers will be available at the High School - Bring your own soap and towels.

Sandwiches, Fruit and Beverages will be available on the track at the Finish Line for participants only.

AWARDS

* Each participant will receive the official 2006 Race Windshirt and the unique Medallion upon crossing the finish line.

* Awards (medals), will be presented to the Overall Winners and Age Division Winners (places 1 thru 3), of the Men's and Women's Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K Run/Walk. Age division splits every five years. 2 Person Relay Awards will be presented to the Overall Winners of the Men's, Women's and Mixed Divisions as well as for 4 Age Classes (places 1 thru 3).

* Other awards include our famous Trolls, a Door Prize for each Event and the Stout Heart Award.

RESULTS

Results will be posted the day following the events at www.walkernorthcountrymarathon.com and at www.active.com and www.raceberryjam.com.

SPIRIT AWARD

* A Spirit Award is presented to the best aid station along the Marathon Course. Be sure to vote for your favorite at the Awards Area.

LODGING

* For lodging and area information, please contact the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce at 1-218-547-1313 or 1-800-833-1118 or www.leech-lake.com.

MORE INFORMATION

* Contact Lois Templin at , or phone 1-218- 547-4157 or fax 1-218-547-2024..

* Visit us on line at: www.walkernorthcountrymarathon.com www.active.com or www.raceberryjam.com

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