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American Cancer Society Road America Walk/Run...

EVENTS
  • 4 Mile Run:- Run 4 Miles
RACE DATE
Saturday, October 29, 2016
REGISTRATION WEBSITE
Location
Road America Track
Address
N7390 WI-67
CITY
Plymouth
STATE/TERR
Wisconsin
Zip
53073
COUNTRY
USA
Description

The American Cancer Society Road America Walk/Run is a powerful event to raise awareness, honor local cancer survivors and raise funds to help eliminate cancer. This is the 38th year that this competitive 4 mile walk/run has united the community in the fight against cancer. People participate individually or on a team with family, friends and coworkers. In 2015, the Road America Walk/Run welcomed over 2700 participants, including over 200 survivors, who raised $165,000 for the American Cancer Society.

To register, visit: www.hittheroadrun.org

Event details and schedule

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2016

ROAD AMERICA TRACK - N7390 WI-67, PLYMOUTH, WI 53073

Route: Approximately four miles

Main Event Registration (Team and Individual)

Register at: www.hittheroadrun.org

  • Main Event Fees:  
  • Early Bird Registration, until 9/23: $15             
  • 9/24-10/28: $20                                  
  • Day of event: $25

Event t-shirts guaranteed if registered by October 10th

  • Chip timing will only be used for scoring runners

Kid’s Fun Run (13 and under) 
 Kids Helping Kids-NEW for 2016! $10 from every Kids Fun Run registration will be restricted to Pediatric Cancer Research!

  • $15, Includes event T-shirt and participation medal
  • Noncompetitive
  • Approximately 1/2 mile

Schedule of Events

8 a.m.                    Registration

9:15 a.m.               Kid’s Fun Run

9:30 a.m.               Survivor Photo

10 a.m.                  Walk/Run Starts

Awards ceremony to follow walk/run (Approximately 11-11:30)

Directions and Parking

All participants should use the Main Gate to enter and park on the Road America grounds.

From the north (Green Bay)

Travel south on I-43 to Sheboygan, Exit Hwy. 23 West to Plymouth, Exit Hwy. 67, Turn left and proceed 3.5 miles to the track.  

From the south (Milwaukee/Chicago)

Travel north on I-43 to Hwy. 57 north (Plymouth), Take Hwy. 57 north to Cty. Rd. J and turn left onto Cty Rd J, Turn right onto Hwy. 67 and proceed 3.5 miles to the track. 

From the west (Madison/ Fox Valley)

Travel on Hwy. 23 east, to Hwy 67. Turn left on Hwy. 67 and proceed 3.5 miles to the track. 

Food and Refreshments 

Water and a light snack will be available post-race as you exit the track. 

Team Tents 

Reservations required, no tent carry-ins. Email Tracy at [email protected]

Survivor and Tribute activitie

The Final Hill or better named The Hill of Hope

Cancer patients face an uphill battle. As you near the Finish there is a hill lined with tribute flags which represent someone lost or still fighting cancer, please keep them in mind.These flags are available at the event for a donation of $10 each.

Tribute Stickers

Tribute stickers can be purchased for any donation the day of the event. There are 4 options of stickers - I am Running/Walking In Honor/In Memory of (insert name). Wear these stickers as you participate as a tribute to a loved one. 

Survivor

 If you have ever heard the words "You have cancer" you are a survivor! We ask that you join the photo at 9:30am as we recognize all survivors. Survivors are a representation of hope for a cure! Also, we encourage survivors to stop by our survivor tent for a free gift and other activities the day of the event. All registered survivors will receive a special purple survivor event T-shirt. Some extra survivor shirts will also be available the day of the walk/run. Pre-registration is encouraged.

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