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Staying active in the winter can be difficult, but you can beat the winter blues, boost your mood, and increase your energy level with the Winter Walk Run Series! This series will give you that extra push to get you motivated during those winter months! The three races have the same course, so you can improve your time each race.
$36 | Through 11/25 |
$45 | 11/26-12/1 |
$50 | Day Of Event |
Registration fees
5 Mile Run - Series Closed
Online registration closed-
(All 3 Events)
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$36.00Sep 30 – Nov 25
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$45.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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5K Walk/Run - Series Closed
Online registration closed-
(All 3 Events)
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$36.00Sep 30 – Nov 25
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$45.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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5 Mile Treadmill - Series Closed
Online registration closed-
(All 3 Events)
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$36.00Sep 30 – Nov 25
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$45.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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5K Treadmill - Series Closed
Online registration closed-
(All 3 Events)
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$36.00Sep 30 – Nov 25
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$45.00Nov 26 – Dec 1
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Shirt and Packet Pickup
All entry fees include a long sleeve T-shirt.
*Size is NOT guaranteed if you register the week of the race.
Length: Long-sleeve
Material: 100% Cotton, pre-shrunk
Sizes: Youth and Adult sizes available
Gender-specific sizes.
Packet Pick-Up
Thursday: (11/30) 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at Dahl YMCA (La Crosse)
Friday: (12/1, 1/5, 2/9) 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Houser YMCA (Onalaska)
Race Day: 7:00 - 8:00 am Houser YMCA (Onalaska)
Awards
Running gear and prizes given to the top 3 male and female finishers overall in the 5 mile run and 5K run for each event. Age group ribbons will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finisher in each age group for each event.
All those who signed up for the Winter Running Series will be put in a drawing to win one of 3 $50 gift cards to River Trail Cycles.
Treadmill Option
Do you want to participate, but get nervous about being active in the outdoors during winter?
Participants that choose the treadmill option will record their times in the wellness center and be entered in a drawing for prizes. Each participant that improves their time over the 3 runs will also get a prize. Participants can complete their event distances any time within a week of the actual scheduled event. Indoor Treadmill Option entry fees are the same as regular event fees.
Pledging
Pledges raised for the Winter Walk Run Series will directly benefit LIVESTRONG at the La Crosse Area Family YMCA. You can help cancer survivors regain their strength and well-being in a supportive environment – the Y. Collect pledges today to change tomorrow
Raise $50 in pledges and find yourself in a winter beanie
Raise $75 in pledges and find yourself in a winter scarf
*Note at this level pledger can choose hat instead of scarf
Raise $100 in pledges and receive a warm fleece blanket
*Note at this level pledger can choose the hat or the scarf instead of the blanket
5 Mile Run Course Map
Volunteer
Your help is needed to make the 15th Annual YMCA Winter Running Series a success! We need energetic, motivated and supportive individuals to help out race week as well as race day. Groups can be accommodated if you would like to volunteer with friends or family. Please indicate on your volunteer form who you would like to volunteer with. For more information and to volunteer contact Travis Pernsteiner at tpernsteiner@laxymca.org or visit http://www.laxymca.org/events/winter-walk-run-series/volunteer-information/
Event schedule
- Sat, December 2, 2017 7:15 AM - Packet Pick-Up Opens
- Sat, December 2, 2017 8:00 AM - 5 Mile Starts
- Sat, December 2, 2017 8:15 AM - 5K Starts
- Sat, December 2, 2017 8:30 AM - Pancake Breakfast Opens
- Sat, December 2, 2017 9:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
- Sat, December 2, 2017 10:15 AM - Rudolph's Dash Starts
Contact information
- Event contact
- Travis Pernsteinger
- tpernsteiner@laxymca.org
- Phone
- +1 608-519-5483
- Website
- Visit website