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
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
Event t-shirts guaranteed if registered by October 10th
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!
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.