10K & 5K RUN/WALK - Chip Timed Event that winds through picturesque areas of Appleton, including the scenic Apple Creek Trail (10K) before a stadium finish at North High School. Ample water stations on each course. Perfect for all ages and abilities.
ALL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE:
KIDS 1/4 & 1/2 MILE FUN RUN - Takes place on the Appleton North outdoor track. Kids receive t-shirt, goodie bag, finishers medal.
AWARDS
Awards to the top 3 overall male and female participants in both the 5K & 10K. Awards also presented to the top 3 of each age group. Age groups are: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29 etc. up to 70+
PROCEEDS BENEFIT: Proceeds from the Bret Younger 5K & 10K run / walk benefit the YMCA Cancer Survivorship program, Area track Scholarships and the YMCA World Service Campaign.
What is the LIVESTRONG YMCA Cancer Survivorship Program? During this 12 week program, cancer survivors are supported by trained Y instructors that guide you safely to achieve your goals by helping build strength, increase flexibility and endurance, while improving confidence and self-esteem. By focusing on the whole person and not the disease, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA is helping people move beyond cancer in spirit, mind and body.
10K Start - 8:00 am
5K Start - 8:10 am
Kids Fun Run Start - 9:15 am
The 10K course closes at 9:30 am (Approximately 15 min/mile pace)
ROUTE MAPS
PARKING
Parking is available at Appleton North High School. Participants arriving after 6:30 am will have to enter parking lot off of Edgewood Dr. or Ballard Rd. Ashbury Drive will be closed for the start of the race.
Packet Pickup
Friday, July 8th, 3 - 6 pm @ Fleet Feet Sports, Appleton
Saturday, July 9th, 6:30 - 8 am @ Appleton North High School.
HOW DO I VOLUNTEER
Volunteers truly make a difference! If you would like to volunteer for this year's event, volunteers are needed in the following areas:
-Intersection Marshal's, water station, finish line, refreshments, registration and packet pickup.