Last Updated: Thursday, March 20, 2008 11:03 AM CDT
Kids can “chase the Hodag” this summer
by Michael Skubal - Daily News Staff
The YMCA of the Northwoods’ “Run For Your Life” will hold its 5K/10K Run/Walk and the new “Chase the Hodag” Kids Run on June 28, 2008.
The “Chase the Hodag” Kids Run is for kids under 12 and will feature one loop around the courthouse led by the Hodag. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. at the Hodag Run starting location. The run itself will begin at 10:30 a.m. There will be special appearances by the Hodag and Ronald McDonald. All participants will receive a bib number and a “Hodag Run For Your Life” T-shirt.
The adult 5K and 10K start and finish will be at Stevensport Square at the corner of Stevens and Davenport Streets in downtown Rhinelander. The pre-registration fee is $25 and must be received by 7:00 p.m. on June 27. Registration on the day of the event, June 28, is $35. The kids run is free.
You can pick up your pre-registration race packets at the YMCA of the Northwoods on Friday, June 27 from 3 to 7 p.m. Same day registration is between 7 and 8:30 a.m. at Stevensport Square. All registered participants will receive a T-shirt and medal. Awards will also be given to the top overall male and female finishers in the 5K and 10K races.
Proceeds raised from the “Hodag Run For Your Life” will benefit the YMCA’s Strong Kids Campaign, which ensures that no one is turned away from the YMCA due to the lack of ability to pay. For more information call the YMCA of the Northwoods at 715-362-9622.
The event is still looking for additional sponsors. Based on last year’s success, organizers are looking for 400 participants in 2008.
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Ministry Health Care is a major sponsor of the 2008 “Hodag Run For Your Life” and have donated $1000 to the event. Left to right in the front row are Marilyn Duschl of the YMCA, Chris Moran, Jodi Hanson of Ministry Health Care, Dave Havel,YMCA board member and Committee Chairman, Race Director Terry Goldbach and Chris Francis, Chief Executive Officer of the YMCA. In the back row, left to right, are Steve Jensen of the Hodag Facilities Foundation, Bill Dickens of Eckert, Kost and Vocke, Josh Ice of Ministry Health Care and Julie Berndt.
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