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5K Walk or Run 

Friday, October 26, 2012

White Bear Lake, MN

 

 

 

Overview

Famously referenced by Mark Twain in, “Life on the Mississippi” White Bear Lake is named after its largest lake.  Once proclaimed, “One of the most popular resorts in the magic northlands,” White Bear Lake has retained its small-town charm and is located on the north-eastern edge of the Twin Cities Metropolitan area.  

Distinct for its small town character, the beautiful downtown area of White Bear Lake hosts many events showcasing some of the greatest things about this lakeside community. From the celebration of Manitou Days and Marketfest in the summer to the BEAR’ly open Winter golf tournament on the ice, the downtown area is alive with fun festivals and special events for the whole family throughout the entire year.

The “Scare in White Bear” 5k begins at West Park, closest to the downtown area and along scenic Lake Ave.

Be sure to join the post-race reception for performance and costume awards ceremonies which will take place at the nearby official host restaurant, Washington Square Grill in downtown White Bear Lake.

 

This is part of our J.A.M.S. youth race series.

There will be 3 distances:

1/4 mile, 1/2 mile, and 1 mile.

 

 

 

 

Registration

Click here to register online or click here to print the registration form.

The race fees are as follows:

  • 5K Walk/Run - $30 before October 12th, or $35 through October 23rd, or $40 on race day
  • Kids' Runs - $15 before October 23rd, or $20 on race day

 

 

 

Packet Pick-Up

Your race packet will include all the materials you need for your race, such as your timing chip and race bib, and some fun stuff like your complimentary race shirt and special offers.

Pick up your race packets at our retail store at 2193 4th Street in White Bear Lake (get directions).

 

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012   10am-8pm


Thursday, October 25th, 2012   10am - 8pm

 

 

Race Location

Scare In White Bear starts and finishes near downtown White Bear Lake (get directions).  Parking on race day will be available within the neighborhoods near the park. Signs and volunteers will direct the participants and volunteers.

 

 

 

Schedule of Events

5:00 pm - Park and parking areas open

5:30 pm - Packet pickup & race day registration begins

6:30 pm - START OF KIDS' RACES

7:00 pm - Race announcements (near start line)

7:00 pm - START OF 5K WALK/RUN

8:30 pm - Awards ceremony

There is no time limit - we’ll stay out until the last person finishes :)

 

 

Course Profile

This course is about as flat as they come; the path is smooth and fast, featuring lengthy flats (there’s never an elevation change greater than 12 feet...) that hug the shoreline of White Bear Lake.

The run course is a gorgeous, asphalt paved run out of the park and along Lake Ave.  This run starts on the east side of "West Park" in dowtown White Bear Lake.  The course begins by taking a clockwise loop around the park and then heading south on the path that follows the shoreline.  Runners stay on the path and turn around just before the path intersects Hwy 61.

Runners then make their way back on the same path until they reach the southeast corner of "West Park" again, at which point, they hang an immediate left and run one more clockwise loop around the park, finishing right where they started.

Fluid replacement (water and HEED) will be available at the halfway point (also the turn-around) and at the finish area.  Volunteers are stationed throughout the course and at critical turns/areas.

 

 

Finish Area

The finish line is located on the path across the street on the east side of the park (the start and finish line are the same line...). The finish area, where spectators and finishers can gather, watch, cheer, etc... will be adjacent to the start/finish line and is encompassed by the park itself.

Volunteers will assist in removing Race Number tags or timing chips.  Bottled water, HEED, fresh fruit and other post-race snacks will be provided.

 

Awards and Prizes

Every participant receives a short sleeved shirt.  Kids will receive an orange cotton t-shirt and finisher
medal.  Be sure to join the post-race reception for performance and costume awards ceremonies which will take place at the nearby official host restaurant, Washington Square Grill in downtown White Bear Lake.

Additional awards are given to:

  • Best costume
  • Top overall Male & Female athletes
  • Top 2 Male & Female athletes in each age group (19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+)

 

Results and Pictures

See the race results page for past years' results.

Click here for a few pics from 2011 (and here for the photo gallery from Press Publications).  Click here for photos from 2010.

 

 

 

For More Information

Please contact us at races@trifitnesswbl.com.

 

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