Journeys Marathon
It’s Not to Late to Participate
Eagle River, WI
The Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center is very excited to announce the 17th Annual Journeys Marathon slated for May 11, 2013. Registration brochures are available and now is the perfect time to be training and signing up to participate. Over 600 runners are currently registered to run/walk the 17th annual race of Journeys Marathon.
Journeys Marathon, voted One of the Top 5 “Best Kept Marathon Secrets” by Runners World magazine, will again take place in the beautiful northwoods and offers something for everyone – competitively and non-competitively. Journeys Marathon and Half Marathon are USATF certified courses and the full marathon is a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Events include a 26.2 mile full marathon, a 13.1 mile half marathon and power walk, a 5K and a fun run for kids 12 and under. (Races are open to runners and walkers.)
Journeys Marathon offers an inspirational, unique and breathtaking course, which starts with the woodland backdrop of the Boulder Junction, Wisconsin area on rustic roads, while meandering through the Northern Highland American Legion State Forest and past many scenic northern Wisconsin lakes along the way to the finish line in Riverview Park in Eagle River, Wisconsin.
This event will kick-off with an All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner (open to the public) and Race Registration/Packet Pick Up at the Northland Pines High School on Friday night, May 10, 2013 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. (Spaghetti Dinner served from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.) On Saturday, May 11, 2013 the full marathon starts at 8:00 am, the half marathon and power walk starting at 9:15 am and the 5K at 10:00 am. The kids fun run will start at various times beginning at 10:30 am and continue through 1:00 pm. weather permitting.
The Post Race Celebration will again be held on Saturday evening, May 11th at the Eagle River Inn and Resort. This is a great time to share your success and race stories of the day with fellow racers, family and friends. This event – open to the public - is a fun filled evening designed for relaxation and camaraderie with a hot buffet dinner, music and much more.
For more information about this event and to register, please contact the Eagle River Area Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center at (800) 359-6315 or visit the Official Web Site of Journeys Marathon www.journeysmarathon.org
Kim Emerson
Events Coordinator
Eagle River Area Chamber of Commcerce
800-359-6315
www.eagleriver.org
