LYNDON ELLEFSON MEMORIAL
HALF-MARATHON & 5K RUN/WALK
2011 Lyndon Ellefson online registration:
http://www.signmeup.com/70924
About the Event:
This year's event will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2011 in
conjunction with the Tour De Color Bike ride. Our
first eleven Run/Walks have been enormously successful, raising over
$290,000 to directly benefit the BACC and enrich the quality of life for
Barron Area Residents.
Entry Fees:
Half-Marathon: $25 registration fee, $30 on day of event
5K Run/Walk: $15 registration fee, $20 on day of event
Entry fee includes: Short sleeve T-shirt, a post-race brunch, use of the
Aquamassage, child care and full use of the BACC Facilities including
showers, swimming pool, whirlpool and sauna.
Start Times:
Start times are as follows:
Half-Marathon: 7:30am 5K Run/Walk: 8:00am
Please join us for a Post-Race Brunch beginning at 8:00am
Awards:
Awards will be given to the top three finishers of each category -
Half-Marathon and 5K runs in both male and female divisions. Custom made
pottery will be awarded to the first place winners in the Half-Marathon
and 5K Run/Walk.
Packet Information:
Race packets will be given to all participants. Race packets include a t-shirt, a post race brunch, and a
variety of gifts. If you are pre-registered, you may pick up your packet
at our pre-registration booth located in the BACC gymnasium.
The Race Course:
The course starts and ends at the Barron Area Community Center. This
is a beautiful course located along the Barron County Countryside. This
course is also hilly and is a great training run for upcoming fall
marathons!
Bucket Raffle:
Raffle tickets ($3 or 4 for $10) will be sold prior to event and the day
of the race. All Raffle prizes will be valued at $25 or more. Proceeds
will be shared by the BACC for the new family/handicap Changing Area and
Pink Ribbon Advocacy of Barron County.
Raffle Items Include: 2009 Green Bay Packers Signed Collectors
Series Football, Two Milwaukee Bucks Tickets, Kevin Williams Autographed
Picture from Minnesota Vikings, Two Embroidered Fleece Throws from
Northwoods Promotions, Women's Embroidered Fleece Jacket from Northwoods Promotions,
Men's Embroidered Fleece Jacket from Northwoods Promotions, Three cases of breaded
onion rings from McCain Foods, Justin Morneau Autographed Picture from Minnesota Twins,
$50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card, $10.00 Econo Foods Gift Card, $500.00 Family
Portrait Package from Photography By Jane, Handbag, scarf and sunglasses
from Lillian's, 9 Holes Golf with Cart at LynnDale's Golf Course, and much more!
During and After Race
Activities:
Stick around for a variety of great activities! All participants
have free access to the BACC facilities after race, Post-Race Brunch
always begins at 8am, and kids races are at 10am.