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ABOUT THIS “CHEEZY” EVENT
Come participate in Wisconsin’s “CHEEZIEST” half marathon, two-person half-marathon relay, or 5K on Saturday, August 13, 2022. This boutique-style race delivers all the benefits of a big city race with small-town charm.
AWARDS/CASH PRIZES
For each race, cheezy awards will be given on race day to the overall first place male and female finishers and awards to the top three male and female in each age division (excluding overall winners). The top three male and female finishers in the Half Marathon will receive cash awards ($250, 150 & 100) and first place Masters male and female in the Half Marathon ($100), and also to the top male and female in the 5K ($100).
START & FINISH LOCATIONS
Start and finish are on Main Street in Hilbert, Wisconsin. The half marathon and relay start promptly at 7:15 AM. The 5K begins at 7:45 AM.
COURSE
The course traces the countryside of Wisconsin’s Calumet County from Hilbert to Forest Junction, utilizing the Fox River Trail on the return of the half marathon. The Half Marathon and 5K courses are USATF-certified. The start and finish are on Main Street in Hilbert.
ELIGIBILITY
The cutoff is 4 hours. For safety, no pets, dogs, bikes, strollers, or skates are permitted in the half-marathon event. Strollers are allowed in the 5K only. Please be respectful of the runners around you by starting toward the back.
ENTRY FEES
Register online until August 8 at 11:59pm. Register on-site Friday, August 12 from 4:00-7:00pm and Saturday, August 13 from 6:00-7:15am. The Half Marathon and Relay events will be capped at 550 total participants.
| REGISTRATION FEES |
Jan 1 —
May 31 |
Jun 1 —
Aug 1 |
Aug 2 —
Aug 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5K (age 0-12) | $15 | $15 | $20 |
| 5K (age 13+) | $25 | $25 | $30 |
| Half Marathon | $55 | $60 | $65 |
| 2-Person Half Marathon Relay | $70 | $75 | $80 |
UNIQUE FEATURES
– Cool Collectible T-shirt
– Awesome Goodie Bags to First 1,000 People
– Sweet Medals to Half Marathon Finishers
– Unique Awards for Age Groups
– Cash Prizes (See Awards/Cash Prizes Above)
– Gourmet Finish Line Feast
– All Runners/Walkers Wearing a Cheesehead or Cheesy Theme Gear May Enter a Drawing For 4 FREE Packer Tickets! (Must be present to win)
Women’s Fashion Shirt
Available through July 18 at 11:59pm!
Tech Shirt (Extra $10)
Available through July 18 at 11:59pm!
PACKET PICK-UP INFO
Packets must be picked up at the Village Hearthstone Restaurant tent, 326 Main St. Hilbert, WI. Packet pick-up times are:
- Friday August 12th from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Saturday August 13th from 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Race packets may be picked up by a third party if a copy of the entrants ID is presented.
CHIP TIMING INFO
The 5K, Half Marathon, and Relay events are scored using chip timing. Overall winners are based on gun time; age group and official results are based on chip time.
WATER STATIONS – BE SAFE + HYDRATE
The Half Marathon includes seven stations with Gatorade and water. The 5K course has one water station runners can use on the way out and back.
GOURMET FINISH LINE FEAST
The Village Hearthstone Restaurant will provide a gourmet feast that includes house-made maple nut granola, steel-cut oatmeal, fresh toppings, seasonal salad, meats, cheeses and more. It’s an amazing buffet that of course includes Wisconsin Craft Beers for those 21 and older. Each Half Marathon, Relay and 5K participant will receive a feast ticket. If you are a spectator you may purchase a feast ticket for $10.00 (cash only) in the general feast line by the tent.
AGE DIVISIONS
5K – Men and Women: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, and 90+
Half Marathon – Men and Women: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+
Half Marathon Relay – Awards will be given to the first, second and third place male/male, female/female, and male/female teams.
NOTE: Awards will not be mailed.
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday August 8th – Online registration ends at 11:59 PM
Friday August 12th – Pre-register packet pickup and on-site sign-up from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Village Hearthstone Restaurant 326 W. Main Street, Hilbert, Wisconsin. Stop at Village Hearthstone for the PASTA BUFFET tonight! Reservations accepted: 920-853-3013
Saturday August 13th – All events start and finish on Main Street in Hilbert.
Half Marathon & 2 Person Relay Schedule:
6:00 AM – 6:45 AM: On-site registration
6:00 AM – 7:00 AM: Pre-registration packet pick up.
7:00 AM: 2nd Person Relay bus leaves Hilbert for Forest Junction.
7:15 AM: Half Marathon and Relay start.
5K Schedule:
6:00 AM – 7:15 AM: On-site registration
6:00 AM – 7:30 AM: Pre-registration packet pick up.
7:45 AM: 5K start.
