Grandpa’s Run For The Walleye 2016 Crosslake

Looking for a bigger challenge? Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye now features a certified 10K course!

Participants will have the option of selecting either a short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt! This option is available to those who pre-register only. Pre-registration ends on June 30th

Join the 19th annual community-wide effort to restore the Whitefish Area’s Walleye population. Established in memory of Grandpa Boots Buthman, this Crosslake tradition offers events for all ages and abilities.  Run, walk or dash for the fun and for the fish!

The run provides all participants with professional chip timing and results on a certified race course.

5K Run/Walk and 10K Run
Before June 22nd – $25 each
June 22nd thru race day – $30 each

Kids Sunfish Dash
Thru race day – $5 each

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Friday, July 1st:

4:00 – 6:00pm: Early Packet Pick Up at the Community Center. Registration will also be available at this time.

Saturday, July 2nd:

7:00am – 8:15am: Race Day Registration

8:15am: 10K Race

8:30am: 5k Race

9:30am: Kids Sunfish Dash

PRIZES

T-shirts for all entrants who pre-register and for race day registrants while supplies last. Awards to top runners in each age group plus a raffle drawing for all entrants. Winner’s ribbons and a prize for all Sunfish Dash finishers.

EVENT COURSES

Family 5K and 10K Run

Easy 5k Run/Walk or 10k Run along a flat scenic route through beautiful Crosslake. Water stop and post-race refreshments available at the Crosslake Community Center.

Kids Sunfish Dash

Kid-friendly, age-appropriate course at the Crosslake Community Center for ages:

0-2, 3-4, 5-7, and 8-10.

This is the first of three races in the Crosslake Road Race Series

Grandpa’s Run for the Walleye 5K – July 2, 2016

Crosslake Dam Run 5K and 10K  – August 6, 2016

Crosslake Monster Dash 5K – October 22, 2016

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