5k - Starting on 2nd street directly South of the YMCA, the course heads West through a quiet neighborhood with gently rolling hills. After making its way South then back East the course turns North into another neighborhood. This is where there has been a slight change to the course from previous years. The course will head West on 2nd Street followed by North on 11th Ave N. With a right turn onto 4th Street we are back on the previous course and ready for a moderately challenging hill. From 4th Street to 5th then it's a straight shot South and through Twining Park. Give it all you've got as you exit the park. The finish line is just ahead!
10k - The 10k will follow the 5k course until the Twining Park entrance approximately 2.5 miles into the race. While the 5k runners turn off and finish on 2nd street after running through the park, 10k participants will continue South just a few yards to the Badger State Trail. This is your speed zone! Runners will head West on the trail until 10th street then turn around and head East to highway 11. From highway 11 it's back West a short distance to 22nd Ave, on to Mansion Drive and back to 14th Ave and through Twining park to finish in front of the Y, just as the 5k. Trail conditions can very this time of year so be cautious of mud, snow, ice and standing water.
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