3rd Annual Jackson County 4-H Clover Chase

• Half Marathon:- Run 13.1 Miles
• Other:- Enter Distance(S) Here
• 5K:- Run 3.1 Miles

The 3rd Annual Jackson County 4-H Clover Chase!  We will be celebrating 4-H, the 4-H Clubs of Jackson County and health and fitness.  Please come join us for the event which will have something for the whole family.  Please see the about page for all the information you need to participate and register.

This fundraising event will benefit all participating Jackson County 4-H Clubs.

Event details and schedule

              3rd Annual Jackson County 4-H Clover Chase
                                Saturday, August 20, 2016

The running events will take place at Lincoln Elementary School in Merrillan.

 

Start & Finish Location

Start line - Lincoln Elementary School, Merrillan
Finish line - Lincoln Elementary School, Merrillan
Date: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at 7:00 AM

 

Course

The course will go out of Merrillan to Gaylord Road, onto Bachelors Avenue and run towards County Road K.  The course is relatively flat with some rolling very small inclines.  Half is paved and half is gravel.  The Half Marathon will go all the way to the stop sign at County Road K and back to the elementary school.  The 5K will have a turnaround point on Gaylord Road, the 1.5 mile fun run/walk will go around in town and slightly onto Hardwood Road and kids race will be in the lawn area.  There will be mile markers along the way.  The course will close at 11 a.m.

 

Entry Fees

Prices for the races are as follows:
Half Marathon - $50
5K race - $25
1.5 mile fun run/walk - $20
Kids 1/2 mile race - $12


EARLY BIRD PRICING:
Half Marathon - January 21 - May 20 - $40 (after May 20 it will be $50)
5K - March 22 - January 21 - May 20 -  $20 (after May 20 it will be $25)

You can register online on active.com when you click on this link:
http://www.active.com/merrillan-wi/running/distance-running-races/3rd-annual-jackson-county-4-h-clover-chase-2016

Age Groups:  5K and Half Marathon:  12 & Under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

Kids race age groups:  0-5; 6-9; 10-12

Registration is available on active.com (just type in Clover Chase) or registration forms can be found under the registration tab.  Please make sure to print out and fill out BOTH pages, the registration AND the waiver and release!

Awards Ceremony
The award ceremony will begin at 10:00.  This will allow all of the events to have been done and people time to grab some replenishment and to relax a little while before the ceremony.

Additional Information (from the timers)
Your bib needs to be on the front of your outermost layer of clothing so we can see it as they are coming up to the finish line.  The timing tags will need to be worn with one on each shoe, so they hang off the outside of either shoe.  There will be an example to place at the registration table.   Also, the timing tags need to be returned into the bin after you are done with the race.  There will be volunteers that will be helping with the collection of the timing tags.



Please make check payable to:

Jackson County 4-H Parents & Leaders Association

 

Mail payment and registration to:

Jackson County 4-H

227 South 11th Street

Black River Falls, WI 54615

 

Water Stations

There will be water stations located every 2 miles on the side of the road along the Half Marathon/5K course (generously attended to by local 4-H Clubs)

 

What about strollers?

Strollers will ONLY be allowed in the 1.5 mile fun run/walk.




Are dogs allowed in the races?

NO animals of any kind will be allowed in any of the races.



Why participate?

In the spirit of celebrating Jackson County, 4-H, family and fitness we are once again hosting the Clover Chase.  This will be a great event for the whole family.  We are not only celebrating fitness, but also 4-H, which is the nation’s largest youth development and empowerment organization, reaching more than 7 million 4-H youth in urban neighborhoods, suburban schoolyards and rural farming communities. Fueled by university-backed curriculum, 4-H'ers engage in hands-on learning activities in the areas of science, healthy living, and food security.

 

ALL Half Marathoners will receive a finisher's medal.  The top 3 male and female finishers in each age group for the Half Marathon and 5K races will receive a medal and all of the kids in the kids race will receive a ribbon as well as the top 3 finishers in each age group will receive a medal. All participants will receive a t-shirt with their registration.  The t-shirts are moisture wicking shirts.
 
NO REFUNDS!

Timing

Only the Half Marathon and 5K races will be timed.  They will be chip timed.

 

Parking

There will be ample parking at the school and nearby in town.

 

Race Day Schedule

Please try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your race so you can get registered.  We will have registration Friday night from 4-7 p.m. at the school as well so you can pick up your bib and bag.

 

Racing times are:

Half Marathon - 7:00 a.m.

5K - 8:00 a.m.

1.5 mile fun run/walk - 8:05 a.m.

1/2 mile kids race - 9:00 a.m.

 

Event Contacts

Janice McFarlane - [email protected]



Lodging (Black River Falls is only 15 minutes away)

Falls Motel

512 E 2nd St, Black River Falls · (715) 284-9919

Days Inn

919 State Highway 54, Black River Falls · (715) 284-4333

BEST WESTERN Arrowhead Lodge and Suites

600 Oasis Rd, Black River Falls · (715) 284-9471

Comfort Inn and Suites

W10170 Highway 54 E, Black River Falls · (715) 284-0888

Super 8

W10090 State Highway 54, Black River Falls · (715) 284-3320




Camping

Doc's Bunkhouse

N11702 Elker Rd, Merrillan · (715) 964-8010


Village of Merrillan (up at Gile Park)

101 S. Main St.   Merrillan, Wisconsin 54754  Phone: (715) 333-2332





Restaurants and Local Places to eat

There are a ton of fast food places in Black River Falls if you are staying in town, but if you are not staying in Black River Falls here are some closer to Merrillan.

Castle Hill Supper Club

N9581 Us Highway 12, Merrillan · (715) 333-5901

Merrillan Cafe

400 N Washington St, Merrillan · (715) 333-9200

Stones Throw Supper Club

W8210 County Road J, Merrillan · (715) 333-2603

Doc's Bunkhouse

N11702 Elker Rd, Merrillan · (715) 964-8010

Scott's Place

107 N Main St, Merrillan · (715) 333-2240