Description

The Milwaukee running community has banded together to host a free race on the day the of Lakefront Marathon. All are welcome on October 2nd at South Shore Park to run a "timed" 5k, 10k, Half or Full Marathon. Volunteers from OMG, Badgerland Striders, and November Project will host aid stations, mark and measure the course, run as pacers, post mile markers, offer a starting line timer clock, and print bibs with a number! (no chip time though). We'll also throw an after party.

NLFM packet and bib pickup will be offered at Performance Running in Shorewood, 4533 N Oakland Ave, on Friday and Saturday and also on race day. (FYI, the finishers medal and race shirt offered by the Badgerland Striders for the Lakefront Marathon will not be able available at the Shorewood location. To receive these items look for the email from BLS with instructions.)

• Marathon starts at 7:00am


• Half Marathon starts at 8:00am


• 10k starts at 8:30am


• 5k at 8:35am.

Finish line festivities kick off at 9:00am. All distances are 'out and back' routes. The marathon route repeats the half marathon course twice. Race results will be posted to a public website. However, this is NOT an official course and is not a Boston qualifier. Sorry.  With a little luck and a reduction in bureaucracy, the official Lakefront Marathon hosted by Badgerland Striders will be back next year

5k Route:  https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5207942404/
10k Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5207950546/
Half Marathon Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5208015316
Marathon Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5208015316/ (2x)

Not Lakefront Marathon AMENITIES

PACKET PICKUP - PERFORMANCE RUNNING SHOREWOOD

• 4533 N Oakland Ave. Shorewood


• Friday 2:00 to 6:00


• Saturday Noon to 4:00


• Sunday before race


• Race day registration will be available, but it sure would be nice if you'd make up your mind already! :)

FLUID REPLACEMENT AND ENERGY GELS

• Aid stations will be set up along the course at miles 3, 5, 8, 10, 13, 16, 18, 21, and 23.


• Gatorade, water, GU, First Aid Kits

COURSE CLOCKS AND MILE SIGNAGE

• Three digital clocks at the start / finish will show gun time for full, half, 10k/5k. 


• Mile signs will be placed at each mile up to mile 13. To determine full marathon distance after the 2nd turn add 13 to the mile markers. :)

ROUTE MAPS

5k Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5207942404/
10k Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5207950546/
Half Marathon Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5208015316
Marathon Route: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5208015316/ (2x) 

SPECTATING AND CHEERING

• Please do! Make signs! Get out the cow bells!


• There are great spots all along the routes above. The Oak Leaf Trail is near the street throughout most of the course. 

EARLY START 

Slower marathon runners are welcome to start their race anytime after 6:00am. Aid stations may not be available before 7:30am so carry what you need for the first lap. Early starters should alert the timing crew when you finish to add the appropriate number of minutes to your time. 

DROP OUT

Runners unable to finish the race may stop for assistance and direction at one of the aid stations along the course. Sweep volunteers will be available to pick up runners at aid stations with drop-off at the finish area medical tent. Finish area facilities officially close at approximately 1:00 p.m.

COURSE CLOSURE

Runners on the course after 1:00 accept that they will be on their own and should plan accordingly.

TOILETS

For your convenience and use during the race, we've arranged for portable toilets at every water station, as well as at start/finish area. There are also public bathrooms available at the start/finish area in the South Shore Pavilion.

BAG CHECK 

We will provide a secured bag check area. Attach the bag check tag on the bottom of your bib. Bag check will be provided by Northwoods and Tabal Chocolate.

VOLUNTEERS 

We're still looking for a few volunteers: Course Marshalls at key road crossings. Beer donations! Anyone have a drone? 
Volunteer here: https://tinyurl.com/2wakkf2e

PARKING

Plan ahead. Parking can be found around South Shore Park and the surrounding neighborhood. Check the signs for any parking restrictions, etc. 

RACE RESULTS

• Race results near real-time will be available on a website link. Stay tuned.


• Marathon Divisions Under 18, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+


• Half Marathon Divisions Under 18, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+


• 5k / 10k 1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ 

AWARDS 

• 1st, 2nd, 3rd in Marathon, Half, 10k, 5k by gender OMG Banana Awards! Tabal Chocolate Bar! https://www.tabalchocolate.com/ Other Fabulous prizes (still being solicited)


• Overall winners of each race will receive a Reflector Brand running shirt. https://www.reflectorbrand.com/
  


• 
  Preformance Running Outfitter Gift Cards:
  $40 Marathon finisher in 25 and 79 places
  $25 Half marathon finisher in 50 and 100 places
  $15 10k finisher in 15 and 30 places
  $10 5k finisher in 15 and 30 places

REGISTER (FREE)

Race bibs will be provided to all registered runners. 
https://tinyurl.com/2s38ebcp 

DONATIONS

The race is free so we're working on a shoestring but we want to put on the best race we can muster. We'll be spending money on porta-potties, permits, lots of supplies, beverages, snacks, and gas! 

Donations are welcome and appreciate:
- Venmo @Patrick-Bieser-1
- Google Pay [email protected]
- Cash App (Square Cash) $patrickbieser
- Paypal [email protected]
- Cash: Bring $$ to the race. We'll have tip jars out.
- Check: Snail mail a check to OMG c/o Patrick Bieser, 1572 E Capitol Dr. Shorewood, WI 53211
- Zelle [email protected]