Eight races over five months with a series ending championship. The races are held in Waukesha County and Wisconsin State Parks. All the races have 5K & 10K distances and four of the events have 1/2 marathon distances. Run/walk some or all of the races. Registration for the series includes a FREE entry into the Last Call 5K & 1/2 Marathon December 5, 2015.

NATIONAL WATERMELON DAY RUN - PIKE LAKE STATE PARK

Saturday August 1, 2015

Course Description

The start is a traditional cross country start with the entire field toeing the line. At the gun, runners cross an open field before heading out on the trail system. Over 90% of the race is through the Park's forests. This course has narrower trails and is very hilly. At the finish, runners leave the trail for the last open field sprint to the finish line. The 5K is one loop and the 10K is two loops. The half marathon is a combination of both.

We have added a 5K walk division which will follow the same course as the run.

Course maps

Location

Pike Lake State Park
3544 Kettle Moraine Rd
Hartford, WI 53027

Spikes are permitted.

Schedule

6:30 Packet pick up & race day registration
7:30 Race day registration closes
8:00 Race start
9:15 awards

Awards

Medals for 1st - 3rd male & female with 5 year age brackets.

Packet Pick Up

Packets can be picked up race day at the event.

Shirts

All runners who register by July 27 will receive a custom WTA - Independence Day dri wick, gender specific shirt. When registering, you can opt out of a shirt and save $5.00. Shirts will not be guaranteed for runners registered after July 27 @ noon.

Directions

From Milwaukee

I-94 W

Take exit 305B to merge onto US-45 N toward Fond Du Lac

Keep left to continue on U.S. 41 N

Take exit 64B for WI-60 W toward Slinger/Hartford

Merge onto WI-60 Trunk W

Turn left onto Kettle Moraine Rd

Destination will be on the left

Parking

Parking is available at the park.

Park Fee

There is an entry fee per car or you can purchase a State Park annual sticker. For information about purchasing a ticket see the State Parks website.

Weather / Refund

The event will be held rain, shine, snow or sleet unless sever weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC has a NO REFUND policy.

Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from good bag stuffing to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. Please contact us atracedirector@silvercirclesportsevents.com for more information.