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Running/Competitive Walking    To Top

ONGOING RUNNING EVENTS

Waupaca Area Runners, 2-5 miles, every Mon., 5 p.m., Kmart parking lot, Waupaca, WI: Joel Patenaude, Silent Sports, 715/258-5546;silentsports@charterinternet.com

Sat., Sun. mornings, midweek evening fun runs, Pacesetters, Fox Valley area, WI; 920/734-4004; www.pacesettersrun.com

Ongoing runs in Madison, WI, 9:30 a.m. Sun., Shell near Camp Randall; 3 p.m. Sun., Natatorium; 5 p.m. Mon., Bascom Hill; 5:30 p.m. Tues., turf workout; emjohnson4@wisc.edu; www.uwrc.net

Sat. runs, 3-6 miles, social pace, 7:30 a.m., year-round, Café Wren, Luck, WI; 715/327-4158.

Tuesday morning runs, 6:30 a.m., Harbor Athletic Club, Middleton, WI; matt@fleetfeetmadison.com

Thursdays intermediate adult running programs, Tuesday beginner program, Milwaukee, WI; www.badgerlandstriders.org

Marathon Prep and Training Design, mid-Jan. to mid-May, UW-Madison alumni office; 608/262-3369; carda@education.wisc.edu

Monday night runs, 5:30 p.m., In Competition Sports, Green Bay, WI; incompetition@tds.net

Fond du Lac Track workouts, Tuesdays, 7 p.m. April 29-Aug. 26, Fruth Field Track; Fond du Lac Running Club; www.fdlrc.com

Saturday fun runs, 3-5 miles, 3 p.m., Waukesha Hash House Harriers; 262/253-9384; www.waukeshahash.com

 

3 RMC FUN RUN-WALK, 1 mile, 9:30 a.m., 5K run-walk, 10 a.m., old Riverside School, 5K $8, 1 mile $5 w/T-shirt, refreshments, awards and door prizes, team challenge, costume contest. Riverside Medical Center, 800 Riverside Drive, Waupaca, WI54981; Paul Jensen, 715/258-1211; pjenson@riversidemedical.org; www.riversidemedical.org

3 DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON AND NICOLET BAY 5K, 10 a.m., Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek, WI, half $45/$55 after 4-1, 5K $25/$30 w/T-shirts; Door County Half Marathon, P.O. Box 658, Sister Bay, WI 54234; Mary Knutson, 920/421-1519;mknutson@highes.net; www.doorcountyhalfmarathon.com

3 MARCH OF DIMES MARCH FOR BABIES, 4 or 2 miles, 9 a.m., South Park, Oshkosh, WI, donations; March of Dimes, 790 Parkview Rd., Green Bay, WI 54304; Kristyna Torres, 920/337-9099; ktorres@marchofdimes.com

3 ROXBURY RURAL RUN-WALK, 10K run, 5K run-walk, kids country mile, 9 a.m., The Dorf Haus, Sauk City, WI,$15/$20 after 4-18 w/T-shirt, $5 kids. Sauk Prairie Memorial Hospital Foundation, 80 First St., Prairie du Sac, WI 53578; Patrice Luer, 608/643-7226;foundation@spmh.org; www.spmh.org

3 MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER, 5K, 9 a.m., O'Donnell Park, Milwaukee, WI, donations appreciated. American Cancer Society, N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188; Linda Witucki, 262/523-5574; Linda.witucki@cancer.org; www.cancer.org

3 LAKE MONONA RUN, 20K, 9 a.m., Winnequa Park, Monona, WI, $24/$28 after 4-1, $30 race day w/tech shirt, refreshments, raffle, showers. Race Day Events, 7123 Discovery Lane, Madison, WI 53719; Ryan Griessmeyer, 608/444-2261; ryan@racedayeventsllc.com;www.lakemonona20k.com

3 PRAIRIE DU CHIEN HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles, 7:30 a.m., St. Feriole Island, Prairie Du Chien, WI , $45/$50 after 4-25, 800-732-1673; pdchalfmarathon@yahoo.com

3 NORTH LAKE SCHOOL RUN FOR EDUCATION, 5K and kids mile, 9:15 a.m., North Lake School, North Lake, WI, $12 5K, kids $6 w/prizes, T-shirts, awards, food and bev. North Lake School, P.O. Box 188, North Lake, WI 53064; Jay Yde, 262/966-2033; ydejay@nlake.k12.wi.us; www.nlake.k12.wi.us

3 HAWS PET WALK-A-THON, 1, 2 or 3 mile trail runs with pets, start anytime 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Minooka Park, donations, w/food, refreshments, contests, demos, vendors, activities; HAWS, 701 Northview Rd., Waukesha, WI 53188; Nancy Mayo, 262/542-8851; walk@hawspets.org;www.hawspets.org

3 HEALTH TREK: LIFE IN MOTION, 10K, 5K run-walk, 2 mile walk, 9 a.m., 1/2 mile kids run, 10:15 a.m., Bay Beach Park, Green Bay, WI, $17 before 4-13, kids $8, $40 family w/shirts, awards, snacks, refreshments. American Cancer Society, 3311 S. Packerland Dr., Suite A, De Pere, WI 54115; Jennifer Degener, 877/423-9124; Jennifer.degener@cancer.org; www.cancer.org

3 HEALTH MISSION HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles or 5K, 8:30 a.m., Great River Trail, Onalaska, WI, meet at Skogen/Festival Support Center, buses load 7:45 a.m., half $25/$30 after 4-24, $35 race day, 5K $20/$23/$25 w/awards, food. Health Tradition, P.O. Box 188, La Crosse, WI 54602; Sandy Brekke, 608/791-9544;marathon@stclarehealthmission.org; www.stclarehealthmission.org

3 OLYMPIC DAY RUN-WALK, 5K, Pettit Natl. Ice Center, Milwaukee, WI, $20/$25 race day w/T-shirt, goody bag, snacks; Pettit Nat'l Ice Center, 500 S. 84th St., Milwaukee, WI 53214; Rob Multerer, 414/266-0100; pnic@thepetttit.com

3 NORSKE NOOK RUN, 15K run and 2 mile run-walk, 8:30 a.m., Osseo Elementary, $15/$20 race day, kids and seniors $12 w/T-shirt, bev., food, prizes; Friends of the Hauge Memorial Library, P.O. Box 659, Osseo, WI 54758; Michelle Jensen, 715/577-8604;michelle_jensen@mac.com

3 WAUSAU HALF MARATHON, 8 a.m., 13.1 miles and 5K, kids run, downtown Wausau, WI, $20; Wausau Area Runners Club, 1903 Weston Ave., Schofield, WI 54476; Perry Dau, 800/502-4975;perry@revelsports.com; wausauhalfmarathon.com

4 IOLA BUMP AND JUMP (WORS 1), 10K, 5K trail run, 8 a.m., Iola Winter Sports Arena, Iola, WI, WORS, 8675 Rolling Hills Road, Custer, WI 54423; Jon Novak, 715/445-2411, ext. 214 (days), 715/445-4744 (eve.); novakj@iola.k12.wi.us; www.wors.org; trailrun.wors.org

4 CHRISTOPHER & BANKS MS WALK, 3.1 or 7.5 miles, locations throughout Wis., most start at 10 a.m.; Nat'l MS Society, 1120 James Dr., Ste. A, Hartland, WI 53029; Mary Hartwig, 262/369-4400; info@wisms.org; www.wisms.org

4 BUCKY'S RACE FOR REHAB,5K run, 2 mile walk, 11 a.m., UW Natatorium, Madison, WI, $13/$16 race day w/T-shirt; Phi Theta, 1300 University Ave., Room 5175, Madison, WI 53706; Kerry Hyland, 715/292-4366; kerryannhyland@gmail.com;www.orthorehab.wisc.edu/pt

4 PAPER DISCOVERY RUN-WALK, 5K, 8:30 a.m., run along Fox River, Appleton, WI, $20/$25 after 5-2 w/T-shirt, goody bag, snacks; Midwest Sports Events, 2079 Lawrence Dr., De Pere, WI 54115; 800/429-8044; info@midwestsportsevents.com

4 ANNUAL PI RUN, 10 a.m., Warner Park, Madison, WI, $8/$10 students/seniors, $13/$15 adults; 608/204-1531; www.fleetfeetmadison.com

7 ITALIAN FOOD FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Greenfield Park Picnic Area,West Allis, WI; Badgerland Striders, Karen Degenaro, 414/961-0116; krndegenaro@yahoo.com

8 SUB-4 BANNISTER MILE, heats at 6:30 p.m., Hart Park Track, Wauwatosa, WI; Badgerland Striders, 6522 W. Wright St., Wauwatosa, WI 53213; Marty Malin, 414/453-7326; 4runners@merr.com

10 LAKE GENEVA MARATHON AND ADVENTURE RACE, marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K run-walk, euro XC marathon (22 miles), adventure race, Library Park, 5 a.m., marathon $50-$20 w/pre- & post-race parties w/raffle, sweatshirts; Lake Geneva Extreme Sports, P.O. Box 1134, Lake Geneva, WI 53147; Frank Dobbs, 262/275-3577;lgsports@lakegenevasports.com; www.lakegenevasports.com

10 SARIS SPOKE OUT RIDE AND WALK, 30 miles bike, 2.5 miles walk, 9 a.m., Olin Park, Madison, WI, $20 adults, $5 youth; Prevent Child Abuse Wisconsin, 211 S. Paterson St., Madison, WI 53703; James Stickels, 608/256-3374; james.stickels@cssw.org; www.firstgiving.com/pcaw

10 FAMILY RUN-WALK, 5K, 8 a.m., $15/$20 w/T-shirt, goody bag; RecPlex, 9900 Terwall Terrace, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158; Karin Brown, 262/925-6743; kbrown@plprairiewi.com; www.pleasantprairieevents.com

10 DOOR COUNTY YMCA BLOSSOM RUN, 5 mile run, 2 mile walk-run, youth run, 8:30 a.m., Dock Park, Egg Harbor, WI, $13/$17 run day, $10 under age 12 w/T-shirt, door prizes, refreshments; Door County YMCA, 1900 Michigan St., Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235; Mary Claire McHugh; 920/743-4949; mcmchugh@doorcountyymca.org

10 ICE AGE TRAIL 50 MILE & 50K RUN, 50K FRIENDSHIP RELAY, 50 mile 6 a.m., 50K 8 a.m., 50K friendship relay, Southern Kettle Moraine State Forest, La Grange Campground, La Grange, WI, BBQ dinner, apparel, lodging, Feb 5 Fifties Series; Glen Wargolet; 262/628-3270; www.iceagetrail50.com; www.uppermidwesttrailrunners.com

10 JOURNEYS MARATHON, certified, full and half marathon, 13.1 mile power walk, 5K run-walk, 8 a.m., Northland Pines HS, Eagle River, WI , $47 full, $42 half/power, $25 5K, kids free w/T-shirts, medals. Eagle River Area Chamber and Visitors Center, P.O. Box 1917, Eagle River, WI 54521; Kim Emerson, 800/359-6315; kim@eagleriver.org;www.journeysmarathon.org

10 MDA GREAT WALK, 5K walk, 10:30 a.m., Warner Park, $25/person w/prizes. Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2744 Agriculture Dr., Madison, WI 53718; Nate Day, 608/222-3269; nday@mdausa.org; www.alsgreatwalk.org

10 HAPPY CAMPER FUN RUN-WALK, 5K, 10 a.m., $15 w/T-shirt; Camp Gray, E10213 Shady Lane Rd., Reedsburg, WI 53959; Sara Knutson, 608/356-8200;sara@campgray.com; www.campgray.com/happycamper

10 GIRLS ON THE RUN SPRING INTO MOM'S DAY, 5K, 10 a.m., Owen Park, Eau Claire, WI, $15 adults, $10 kids, ($25/$15 event day) w/T-shirts, refreshments, entertainment; Girls on the Run of Eau Claire County, P.O. Box 1041, Eau Claire, WI 54702; Jane Tappen, 715/839-0941; info@girlsontherun.org; www.indianheadtc.org

10 ACS SOLE BURNER, 5K run-walk, 1 mile kids, 9 a.m., City Park, Appleton, WI, adults $15/$20 event day, kids $10/$12, families $40/$45 w/activities, T-shirt, refreshments, prizes, awards. American Cancer Society, 3311 S. Packerland Dr., De Pere, WI 54115; Laurie Pagel; 920/338-1541; laurie.pagel@cancer.org; www.soleburner.org

10 WAUKESHA HASH HOUSE HARRIERS RED DRESS RUN, 3-5 miles, 3 p.m., Points East Pub, Milwaukee, WI; $30/$35 run day w/beer, dinner, live music, wear a red dress; Cindy Meier, WH3 Red Dress Run, 2020D Woodburn Road, Waukesha, WI 53188;celis_sloopy@yahoo.com; www.waukeshahash.com

10 HEALTHY FAMILY FUN RUN-WALK,5K, kids run, 9:30 a.m., Delton Family Medical Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI, $10/$15 after 5-1; Delton Family Medical Center, 28 Commerce St., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965; 608/847-2992; cbutton@milebluff.com

10 MDA GREAT WALK, 5K walk, 10:30 a.m., Warner Park, $25; Muscular Dystrophy Association, 2744 Agriculture Dr., Madison, WI 53718; Nate Day, 608/222-3269; nday@mdausa.org

10 ADOPTION RUN, 5K, 2 mile run-walk, 10 a.m., Flag Hill pavilion, Irvine Park, Chippewa Falls, WI , $15; LSS, 1320 W. Clairemont Ave., Eau Claire, WI 54701; Carley Schnacky, 715/651-8716; www.indianheadtc.org

10 Faith Community CHRISTIAN SCHOOL FUN RUN, 5K run-walk,1K kids run, 8:30 a.m., $10 for 1K, $15 for 5K w/T-shirt before 4-25; W5949 Hackbarth Rd., Fort Atkinson, WI; 608/449-4680; rdoellstedt@fccfa.com;www.fccfa.com/fccs

14 PACESETTERS FUN RUN, 3 or 6 mile run-walk, 6 p.m., Wiowash Trail, town of Clayton Town Hall, Larsen, WI,w/chili potluck, public welcome. Pacesetters, P.O. Box 681, Menasha, WI 54952; Shannon Featherstone, 920/882-9388; shanmurr2002@yahoo.com; pacesettersrun.org

14 THE D FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Whitenall Park, Greendale, WI; Badgerland Striders, Dick Kindel, 262/549-3879; www.badgerlandstriders.org

16-17 RELAY FOR LIFE OF THE FREDONIA AREA, 6:30 p.m.-11 a.m., Northern Ozaukee HS, $150/team; ACS, N19 W24350 Riverwood Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188; Heather Byron, 262/312-4365; heather.byron@cancer.org

16-18 CELLCOM GREEN BAY MARATHON, Sun. 26.2 marathon, 13.1 half marathon, 5K run-walk, 7 a.m., Lambeau Field; Sat. kids run, 9 a.m., downtown Green Bay, WI, $55 full, $40 half, $100 relay, $15 5K, $7 kids, flat and fast, 26 water stations, tailgate party, cheese, beer and brats, expo day before. Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, 808 Potts Ave., Ste. A, Green Bay, WI 54304; Sean Ryan, 800/889-1859;info@cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com; www.cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com

17 SARAH'S STRIDE, 5K run, 2 mile walk, 5 p.m., Kneeland Walker, Wauwatosa, WI, family and team rates w/T-shirt, goody bag, Hartfest entry, refreshments, door prizes. Ronald McDonald House Charities, 8948 Watertown Park Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53226; 414/475-5333; Anna Dresdow; rmhad@execpc.com

17 SYTTENDE MAI RUN-WALK, 20 mile run, 17 mile walk, 7:30 a.m. rolling start,Madison to Stoughton, WI, $25 by 5-1, $30 by 5-15, $40 event day w/shirts to finishers, awards, refreshments, festival. Stoughton Chamber of Commerce, 532 E. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589, 608/873-8082, 608/438-7912;syttendemai@gmail.com; www.stoughtonwi.com

17 SYTTENDE MAI VOLKSMARCH, 27K, start 6-7 a.m., finish by 1 p.m., Badger Bowl, Madison, WI, to Mandt Park, Stoughton, WI, $3 w/credit; Madison Area Volkssport Assoc., Jerry Wilson, 608/873-7774; ksreger1926@charter.net; www.dairylandwalkers.com

17 SYTTENDE MAI HALF MARATHON AND RUN-WALK, 13.1 miles, 5K, 8 a.m., Timber Coulee, Westby, WI, $25 and $12 w/T-shirt; VMH Wellness Center, 507 S. Main St., Viroqua, WI 54665; Dan Marko, 608/637-4290; dmarko@vmh.org; www.vmh.org

17 SPARTAN YOUTH SERVICE BETTER LIFE RUN, 5K run/walk, 9 a.m., $20/25 day of; Spartan Youth Service Team, 49 Kessel Rd., Ste. 202, Madison, WI 53711; Mary Schwartz, 608/442-1500; mnorrb@aol.com

17 UFF DA TRAIL RUN, 5K, half marathon, 8 a.m., Zion Lutheran Church, Woodville, WI, $17 and $22, add $5 race day w/T-shirt, awards, refreshments, festival; Baldwin-Woodville SnoHawks, 241 Church St., Woodville, WI 54028; Dennis Russett, 715/698-2555;dennisr@bwsnohawks.com; www.bwsnowhawks.com

17 RIVER TO RIDGE RUN-WALK, 5 miles on trails, last 1/2 mile climbs 400 ft., 9:30 a.m., Riverside Park, La Crosse, WI, shuttle back, $16/$20 after 5-10, $25 race day w/T-shirt, burgers, fruit, bev. Myrick Hixon EcoPark (formerly Hixon Forest), 2702 Quarry Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601; Vicki Nedland, 608/784-0303;hixonforest@centurytel.net; www.hixonforest.org

17 MIRACLE FEST BIKE/RUN/WALK EVENT, 50, 20, 10 miles, 2 miles for kids, Wildwood Park, fees vary by event, free bike rodeo; Children's Miracle Network, 611 St. Joseph Ave., Marshfield, WI 54449; Tina Kollmansberger, 800/428-5000,kollmta@stjosephs-marshfield.org; www.cmnwi.org

17 HELPING HANDS FOR CANCER, 5K run-walk, 11:30 a.m., Community Health Network Memorial Drive, Berlin, WI, $10 w/T-shirt, music, lunch available. Cathy Hargrave, N7812 County A, Berlin, WI 54923; 920/361-4583;rchargrave@centurytel.net

17 APPLE BLOSSOM RUN-WALK, 10K run and 2 mile run-walk, 9:30 a.m., Bayfield, WI, $15/$20 race day w/book bag, festival. Bayfield Carnegie Library, P.O. Box 727, Bayfield, WI 54814; 715/779-3953; joje@centurytel.net; www.bayfieldlibrary.org

17 ST. PAUL'S CHARITY RUN-WALK, 5K, 2K walk, 9 a.m., $20/$25 race day w/T-shirt, bev., snacks; St. Paul's, 3775 E. Cudahy Ave., Cudahy, WI 53100; Barb Wieczorkowski, 414/570-2023;bknight0108@hotmail.com

17 BETTER LIFE RUN-WALK, 9 a.m., Memorial HS, Madison, WI; www.fleetfeetmadison.com

17 FITNESS TOGETHER'S PRESS & RUN, 8 a.m., bench press, 9 a.m. run-walk, Fitness Together, Fitchburg, WI; www.fleetfeetmadison.com

18 BLOCK MELANOMA RUN, 5K run, 3K walk, 9 a.m., Country Springs Grand Pavilion, Waukesha, WI, $20 adults, $15 kids w/T-shirt, goody bag, refreshments, Ann's Hope Foundation, P.O. Box 376, Hartland, WI 53029; Anne Harrington, 262/305-1370;info@annshope.org

18 ACS CHARITY RUNNER, marathon, half marathon, 7 a.m., Lambeau Field Atrium, Green Bay, WI, run in conjunction w/Cellcom Green Bay Marathon; Adam Sutter, 3311 S. Packerland Dr., De Pere, WI 54115; 920/338-1542; adam.sutter@cancer.org

18 KIDZ FUN SPRINT 4 FITNESS, kids fun run, 10 a.m., elementary school, Delafield, WI,$10 w/T-shirt, goody bag; Tom Boschuetz, 909 F Quinlan Dr., Pewaukee, WI 53072; 262/695-2320; 2nutz4urace@aol.com

18 CABLE AREA FOREST RUN,8K, 4K, Cable, WI; Cable Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 217, Cable, WI 54821; Ron Bergin, 715/798-3599, 800/533-7454; info@cable4fun.com;www.cable4fun.com

23 IHM SCHOOL RUN-WALK, 5K and 1 mile, 6:30 p.m., IHM School, $15/$20 late; IHM School, 4913 Schofield Dr., Monona, WI 53716; Kelley O'Brien, 608/219-9690; kiansmom@mac.com;www.ihm-school.org

24 LOUELLA BLACKDEER FUN RUN WALK, 10K, 5K, kids race, 9 a.m., Brockway Rd., Black River Falls, WI, $15 w/T-shirt, snack, drawings. Runners Against Drunk Driving, N415 Clark Ave., Neillsville, WI 54456; Lani Blackdeer, 715/743-6211;blackdeer@tds.net

24 REUBEN'S RUN & DUATHLON, 5K run, 1 mile walk, duathlon: 2 mile run, 15 mile bike, 2 mile run, 8:30 a.m., Albany Public School; $15/$20 before 5-11, $20/$25 race day w/prizes. Albany Public School, P.O. Box 349, Albany, WI 53502; Gloria Kopp, 608/862-3225; Barbiet@tds.net

24 RUNNING FOR HOPE, 5K run, 2K walk, 10 a.m., Brown Deer Park, Milwaukee, WI, $17/$20 day of adults, $12-$15 youth, $45-$60 family w/T-shirt, pins, map, refreshments; Running for Hope, 5414 W. Calumet Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53223; Chuck Paul, 414/687-1571;info@runningforhope.com

25 CHARITY RUNNER-MADISON MARATHON, 26.2, 13.1 miles, 10K, Alliant Energy Center, $25 w/VIP tent, dinner, event training; American Cancer Society, 8317 Elderberry Rd., Madison, WI 53717; Chrissy Weiland, 608/662-7548; chrissi.weiland@cancer.org; www.main.acsevents.org/madisonmarathon

25 MADISON MARATHON, 26.2, 13.1 miles, marathon relay, 7:30 a.m., Capitol Square, Madison, WI, $65 marathon, $55 half, health and fitness expo, finish line festival at Alliant Energy Center; Madison Festivals, P.O. Box 258016, Madison, WI 53725; Jody Stolldorf, 608/276-9797; events@madisonfestivals.com; www.madisonfestivals.com

25 CHEQUAMEGON WOODS TO WATER RELAY, 80 mile relay, 7 a.m., Cable to Ashland, Chequamegon National Forest, 8 person team, $280/team, $320 after 4-21, each runs three 5K legs, w/shirt, post-race food. Ashland Area C of C, P.O. Box 746, Ashland, WI 54806;  Mary McPhetridge, 715/682-2500 or 800/284-9484; ashchamb@centurytel.net; www.woodstowater.com

26 GIBBS LAKE GALLOP, 5K trail run-walk, 8 a.m., Gibbs Lake Co. Park, between Janesville and Evansville, WI, $20 w/mug and goody bag, T-shirts available; Amy Eager, 608/882-4159;acemusic@eishome.com

26 HARE AND TORTOISE RUN, 5 mile run, 2 mile run-walk, 9 a.m., Wells Fargo Bank, New Berlin, WI, $18, $40 family (4) w/T-shirt, giveaways, drawings; Katie Schultz Library, 15105 Library Lane, New Berlin, WI 53151; 262/785-4980; wcfls.lib.wi.us/newberlin

27 BADGERLAND STRIDERS OPEN TRACK MEET, 100m-3200m, race-walk, relays, 6:30 p.m., Hart Park Track, 7300 Chestnut St., Wauwatosa, WI , no fee. Alice or Ron Winkler, Badgerland Striders, 3412 S. 11th St., Milwaukee, WI 53215; 414/744-9404;www.badgerlandstriders.org

28 HINGHAM MEMORIAL DAY RUN-WALK, 5 mile run, 2 mile run-walk, 8:30 a.m., Hingham, WI, $15/$18 race day w/T-shirt, refreshments, parade, picnic; Hingham Reformed Church, W4390 Church Rd., Box 278, Hingham, WI 53031; Andy Baker, 920/564-2879;andyhinghamrca@yahoo.com; www.hinghamchurch.org

28 HAM N ROLLS FUN RUN, 3 or 6 miles, 6:30 p.m., Greenfield Park, West Allis, WI; Badgerland Striders, Linda Pulkowski, 262/470-3383; lindaran@centurytel.net

31 CARSON RUNS, 10 and 2 miles, 8:30 a.m., Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI, $15/$20 race day; Indianhead Track Club, 3314 Douglas Lane, Eau Claire, WI 54701; Karen Schoenrock, 715/894-0166; www.blackestdog@charter.net; www.indianheadtc.org

31 STOP THE CYCLE OF CVS RUN-WALK, 5K, 9:30 a.m., Frame Park,Waukesha, WI, $15/$20 after 5-1 w/T-shirt, food; Debbie Conklyn, 8620 W. Arthur Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53227; 414/426-9697; cvswalkwi@yahoo.com

31 MT. HOREB NORSK RUN, 10K, 2 mile run-walk, 8:30 a.m., Grundahl Park, $5/$10 w/T-shirt, $6/$12 after 5-23 w/awards, refreshments; Chris Fitzsimmons, Mount Horeb, WI; 608/203-7237;info@trollway.com; www.trollway.com

31 DIVINE SAVIOR CANAL DAYS RUN-WALK, 5K, 1 mile run-walk, 9 a.m., $15/$20 race day, $35 family by 5-31 w/T-shirts, drawings, bev., door prizes; Canal Days, also canoe races, pancake breakfast. Divine Savior Healthcare, P.O. Box 387, Portage, WI 53901; 608/745-6289; www.portagewi.com

31 KOMEN MADISON RACE FOR THE CURE, 5K run-walk, 1 mile walk, 8:30 a.m., Alliant Energy Center, Madison, WI; Susan Komen For the Cure, P.O. Box 44531, Madison, WI 53744; Jean McLellan, 800/435-3405; rftcchaimadison@gmail.com;www.madisonraceforthecure.com

31 ACS RELAY FOR LIFE OF UNION GROVE, 6 p.m.-10 a.m., HS, Union Grove, WI, $150/team; ACS, P.O. Box 902, Pewaukee, WI 53072; Michelle Povlich, 262/764-9324; michelle.povlich@cancer.org

31 EAGLE TRACK CLUB RUN-WALK, 5K, kids run, Eagle Track Club, outside UW-La Crosse Stadium, $10; Eagle Track Club, 1414 State St., La Crosse, WI 54601; Connor Lonning, 608/498-1256; eagletrackclub@gmail.com; www.eagletrackclub.org

Minnesota

Running/Competitive Walking    To Top

ONGOING RUNNING EVENTS

Every Sat., 7:30 a.m., year-round, all runners, St. Andrew's Church, Mahtomedi, MN; torgerson12@yahoo.com

SCSU Campus Recreation Time Trials, 5K, 5:30 p.m., Beaver Island Trail,  Tuesdays May 13 to June 24; St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN; 320/308-6692;clhaukos@stcloudstate.edu; www.stcloudstate.edu/campusrec

 

1 SCSU ON THE MOVE RUN-WALK, 5K, 6 p.m., Atwood Mall, St. Cloud, MN;clhaukos@stcloudstate.edu; www.stcouldstate.edu/campusrec/programs

3 ROCHESTER TRACK CLUB SPRING CLASSIC, 15K and 5K, certified, 8:30 a.m., Soldier's Field Park picnic area, Rochester, MN; $20/$22 after 5-1, w/pub glass, sports bags, refreshments, run on bike path. Rochester Track Club, 515 17th St. SW, Rochester, MN 55902, Jean Murray, 507/288-0242; murray.jean@mayo.edu; www.rochestertrackclub.com

3 MENUDO RUN, 5K, 1 mile, 8 a.m., Joseph's Grill, St. Paul, MN; $16/$20 race day; Pam Barragan, Anderson Race Mgmt., 651/688-9143; mary@andersonraces.com

3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. PAUL, 1 or 3 mile route, 9:30 a.m., CentraCare Health Plaza; Arthritis Foundation, North Central Chapter, 1902 Minnehaha Ave. W., St. Paul, MN55104; Kristen Hoplin, 651/644-4108, khoplin@arthritis.org; www.arthritis.org

3 ARTHRITIS WALK MANKATO,1 or 3 mile walk, 9:30 a.m., Mankato, MN, raise $100 for free T-shirt; Arthritis Foundation, see same 5/3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. PAUL.

3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. CLOUD, 1 or 3 mile walk, 8 a.m., St. Cloud, MN, raise $100 for free T-shirt; Arthritis Foundation, see same 5/3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. PAUL.

3 LAKE LOUISE STATE PARK WALK, 5K, 11K, 9 a.m., $2 and $8;North Star Trail Travelers, 3951 Russell Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55412; info@nstt.org

3 ARISE AND RUN FOR THE PRIZE, 5 mile run, certified, 2 mile run-walk, kids 1/2 mile, 8:45 a.m., Elm Creek Park Reserve, Maple Grove, MN, T-shirt and door prizes; Maranatha Christian Academy, 4021 Thomas Ave. North., Minneapolis, MN 55412; Keith Kehn, 763/493-3442; kakehn@cfaith.com; www.maranthachristianacademy.org

3 RUNNIN' IN THE RUFF, 10K trail, 2 mile run-walk, 10 a.m., on trail along Rum River from Recreation Park, Milaca, MN, $17/$22 after 4-30 w/T-shirts. Minn. Trail Run Series; Cindy Biederman, P.O. Box 38, Milaca, MN 56353; 320/983-1372; jsostmoe@frontiernet.net; www.mntrailrunning.com

3 ECFE SPRING RUN/WALK, 5K, 12:30 p.m., Sandborn Park, Robbinsdale, MN, $15/$20 race day w/T-shirt; Kristina Sicora; 763/522-8165; klhsicora0066@yahoo.com; www.myvira.com

3 RUN AROUND WOMAN, 30K, 5K, 9 a.m., $25 and $18, $30/$25 after 4-25 w/T-shirt, jackets, certified. Longville Lakes Chamber, P.O. Box 33, Longville, MN 56655; Marilyn Gabbert, 218/363-2630 or 800/756-7583; chamber@longville.com

3 MELPOMENE RUN-WALK, 5K, USATF certified, walk 8 a.m., kids 9 a.m., women 9:30 a.m., men 10:15 a.m., start/finish Summit and River Rd., St. Paul, MN, $20/$25 race day w/shirt. Melpomene Institute, 550 Rice St., Ste. 104, St. Paul, MN 55103; Shawne Monahan, 651/789-0140; shawne@melpomene.org; www.melpomene.org

3 LAKE MINNEWASKA WARM-UP, half marathon, 10K, 5K, 8 a.m., Minnewaska HS, $45 and $25 early w/shirt, pasta feed, prizes; Lake Minnewaska Warm-Up, 105 2nd Ave. NE., Ste. 111, Glenwood, MN 56334; 320/634-0400; www.minnewaskawarmup.org

3 JUMP TO IT, 10K run-walk, 9 a.m., West Park, White Bear Lake, MN, $20/$28 race day w/unique T-shirt, awards. Vacation Sports, 5906 Hwy 61 N., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; Randy Fulton, 651/653-7401; rfulton@vacationsports.com

3 FORGET ME NOT RUN-WALK, 5K run-walk, 2 miles, 11 a.m., Bear Creek Park; Sue Ringhofer, 5184 3rd St. NW, Rochester, MN 55901; 507/282-7932; katlinsgift@aol.com; www.kaitlinsgift.org

3 THRILL ON THE HILL, 10K, 5K run-walk, 10 a.m., Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN, $20/$25 race day w/T-shirt, prizes, BBQ lunch; www.lsc.edu/thrillonthehill

4 MYRE BIG ISLAND STATE PARK WALK, North Star Trail Travelers, 3951 Russell Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55412; info@nstt.org.

4 ARBORETUM BUD BREAK, 5K walk-run, 9 a.m., Landscape Arboretum, Chaska, MN, $18 members/$20 nonmembers/$25 race day w/T-shirt, awards. UM Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, MN 55318; Janet Sinner, 952/443-1454; sinne002@umn.edu; www.arboretum.umn.edu

4 WELLS FARGO LAKE MINNETONKA HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles, certified, 8 a.m., run around Lake Minnetonka, Wayzata to Excelsior, MI, $30;, Podium Sports Marketing, 320 E. Main St., Anoka, MN 55303; Adam Kocinski, 763/433-9550;adam.k@podiumsportsmarketing .com; www.lakeminnetonkahalfmarathon.com

4 CHRISTOPHER & BANKS MS WALK, presented by Anchor Bank, distances vary, sites incl. Mpls., St. Paul, Duluth, Mankato, Grand Rapids, Bemidji, Brainerd, St. Cloud, Willmar, Rochester, Chisholm, Fergus Falls, Red Wing, Fairmont, Faribault, Marshall and Alexandria, MN and River Falls, WI, clearly marked route, rest stops, entertainment, food, support vehicles. National MS Society, 200 12th Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55415; Allison Wagner, 612/335-7900 or 800/582-5296; awagner@mssociety.org; www.theMSwalk.com

4 CINCO DE MAYO â€" FRIENDS OF THE ORPHANS, 5K, Highland Park, St. Paul, MN,www.friendsoftheorphans.org

4 621 FOUNDATION RUN, 5K, kids run, Sucker Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, MN; Pam Macconi,pmacconi@comcast.net

4 BUD BREAK, 5K, 9 a.m., Minnesota landscape Arboretum, Chanhassen, MN, $20/$25 late w/long-sleeved T-shirt, Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, Bud Break 5K, 3675 Arboretum Blvd., Chaska, MN 55318; 952/443-1515; www.arboretum.umn.edu

4 MYRE BIG ISLAND STATE PARK WALK, 5K, 10K, 8 a.m., $2 and $8;North Star Trail Travelers, 3951 Russell Ave. N, Minneapolis, MN 55412; info@nstt.org

8 MEDTRONIC TC ONE MILE, 1 mile run, 6:50 p.m. (first wave), Loring Park, downtown Minneapolis, MN, $18, $15 youth w/shirt; Twin Cities Marathon Inc., 4050 Olson Memorial Hwy., No. 26.2, Minneapolis, MN 55422; Brian Mastel, 763/287-3888; brian@mtcmarathon.org;mtcmarathon.org

10 LAKE WOBEGON TRAIL MARATHON, 26.2 miles, 7 a.m., St. Joseph, MN, $25/$45 after 4-1 w/finisher shirts, flat course; St. Cloud River Runners, 1936 Tyrol Dr., St. Cloud, MN 56301; Sharon Hobbs, 320/656-3510; shobbs@moon.com; www.scrr.org

10 PIKE ISLAND RUNDEVOUS,10K, 5K, 2K, 9:30 a.m., Ft. Snelling State Park, Minneapolis, MN, $20/$25 after 5-3, MN Trail Series race; Minneapolis Ski Club, 1758 Lakewood Dr., Maplewood, MN 55109; Kevin Brochman; kjbskier@msn.com; www.minneapolisskiclub.net

10 EDEN PRAIRIE SPRING RUN FOR FUN, 5K run-walk, 9 a.m., Purgatory Creek Rec Area, Eden Prairie, MN , $20/$25 race day, kids $14; Beth Witt, City of Eden Prairie; 952/949-8447; bwitt@edenprairie.org; www.edenprairie.org

10 NEW PRAGUE RUN, 13.1 miles, 5K, 8 a.m., Memorial Park, New Prague, MN, $30/$35 late, Grand Prix race; New Prague Chamber, P.O. Box 191, New Prague, MN 56071; Kristy Mach, 952/758-4360; npcofc@bevcomm.net

10 RUN-WALK FOR BATTEN DISEASE, 5K, reg. 9 a.m., Lake Phalen Pavilion, St. Paul, MN, $20/$25 race day. BDSRA-MN Chapter, P.O. Box 270595, Vadnais Heights, MN 55127; Joni Metcalf, 651/429-3871; mnbdsra@yahoo.com; www.mnbdsra.org

10 MOM'S 5K, 9 a.m., East River Flats, Minneapolis, MN, free to $6, 5,000 meters out and back, no walkers please. Minnesota Distance Running Association, 4621 43rd Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55406; Lowell Schow, 612/721-3623; heidi@runmdra.org

10 MOTHER'S DAY WALK-RUN,5K, 2 mile, The DECC, Duluth, MN, women and youth only; YMCA, 218/722-7425;www.ywca.org/duluth

10 MOTHER'S CROSS COUNTRY, 5K, 9 a.m., Eastwood Park, Rochester, MN; Rob Mitchell, 989/284-7757;robmitchell@gmail.com

10 HAM RUN, half marathon, 5K, 10 a.m., Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway, Grand Marais, MN; Sue Prom, 218/387-2271; info@hamrunhalfmarathon.com; www.hamrunhalfmarathon.com

11 MOTHER'S DAY RUN, 5K, 8:30 a.m., Como Lake, MN, $19/$25 race day; Gary Westlund, 612/245-9160;garywestlund@aol.com; www.charitieschallenge.org

16 OUT OF THE SUN RUN, 10K, 5K run-walk, 6:30 p.m., Holy Spirit Catholic Church, Rochester, MN, $20/$25 after 5-11 w/long-sleeved T-shirt; RAF-Stay Out of the Sun Run, 5315 Nichlaus Dr. NW, Rochester, MN 55901; Tim Burriss, 507/282-4576; tim@sosrun.org; www.sosrun.org

17 STEP FORWARD FOR TSC, 5K, 8 a.m., Harriet Island, St. Paul, MN. Anderson Race Mgmt., 4047 Camberwell Dr. N, Eagan, MN 55123; 651/688-9143; mary@andersonraces.com

17 WONDERGIRL RUN, 5K, 8;15 a.m. reg., Colvill Park, Red Wing, MN, $15 w/T-shirt, race bags; Girls on the Run of Higherself, 30002 White Oak Lane, Red Wing, MN 55066; Martha Harris, 651/388-3014; runnergirl@redwing.net; www.girlsontherun.org

17 SUPERIOR TRAIL RACE, 50K and 25K, 7 and 9 a.m., Caribou Highlands Lodge,Lutsen, MN, $40/$60 late and $50/$70 w/race shirt, BBA, awards, Feb 5 Fifties Series; Gretchen Perbix, 1152 Lincoln Ave., St. Paul, MN 55105; 651/227-6071; Gretchen.haas@gmail.com;www.superiortrailrace.com

17 MAKING TRACKS FOR CELIACS, 5K run-walk, 9:50 a.m., Holy Family Catholic HS, Victoria, MN, $15 w/water bottle, door prizes, kids races; Twin Cities ROCK, P.O. Box 1161, Minnetonka, MN 55345; Ann Snuggerud, 952/443-1349;asnuggerud@comcast.net

17 EAGAN FUN RUNS, 5 mile, 2 mile run-walk, 1/2 mile Ducky Dash for youth, 8 a.m., Northview Park Athletic Complex, Eagan, MN, $15 to 5-11. Eagan Parks and Recreation, 3830 Pilot Knob Rd., Eagan, MN 55122; Kerry Phillips, 651/675-5525;kphillips@cityofeagan.com; www.cityofeagan.com

17 HAYFIELD FIRE DEPT. FUN RUN-WALK, 8K, 5K run-walk, 9 a.m., Hayfield Fire Hall, Hayfield, MN, $20/$25 after 5-1; Hayfield Fire Dept., 73990 168th Ave., Hayfield, MN 55940; Johann Sonnenberg, 507/438-1084; johann.sonnenberg@gmail.com

17 OLD GLORY RUN-WALK, 5K, 1 mile, 10 a.m., baseball park, Cold Spring, MN; Pam Karls, 320/761-5712;www.curtkarls.com/theoldgloryrun

17 WATERFEST FUN RUN-WALK, 5K, 9:30 a.m., Phalen Lake, St. Paul, MN, $10, festival; Ramsey-Washington Metro Watershed District, 2665 Noel Dr., Little Canada, MN 55117; Debbie Meister, 651/647-6816; meisterd@qwest.net;www.rwmwd.org

17 ARMED FORCES RUN, 5K, 8 a.m., Fort Snelling State Park, $20/$28 after 5-16; Vacation Sports, see same 5-3 JUMP TO IT.

17 MAPLE GROVE HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles, 5K, reg. 6:15 a.m., $35/$40 after 4-18, 5K $20/$25 w/shirt; Maple Grove Lions, P.O. Box 1202, Maple Grove, MN 55311;info@maplegrovehalfmarathon.com

17 JIM MCINTIRE HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles, 4 mile run-walk, certified, 7:30 a.m., Proctor HS, Proctor, MN, half $15/$25 race day w/T-shirts, prizes, refreshments, showers, Fri. spag. feed. McIntire Half Marathon, 136 1st St., Proctor, MN 55810, 218/624-5948; www.runthemac.com

17 ARTHRITIS WALK DULUTH,1 or 3 mile walk, 9 a.m., Duluth, MN, raise $100 for free T-shirt; Arthritis Foundation, see same 5/3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. PAUL.

17 NORTHERN LAKES ARTHRITIS WALK BAXTER, 1 or 3 mile walk, 9 a.m., Baxter, MN, raise $100 for free T-shirt; Arthritis Foundation, see same 5/3 ARTHRITIS WALK ST. PAUL.

17 SPRINGWEST FUN RUN, 5K, 8 a.m., West Lutheran HS, Plymouth, MN, $15/$20 race day w/T-shirt, door prizes, West Lutheran HS, 3350 Harbor Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447; plindgren@wlhs.net

18 APPLE BLOSSOM RACES, 13.1 miles, 10K, 5K, 8 a.m., 2K fun run 11 a.m., Carpenter Nature Center, Hastings, MN, $20/$25 and $27/$32 race day w/T-shirt, asphalt and gravel surfaces, 2K free w/o shirt. Carpenter Nature Center, 12805 St. Croix Trail, Hastings, MN 55033; Jim Fitzpatrick or Mayme Johnson, 651/437-4359;jim@carpenternaturecenter.org; www.carpenternaturecenter.org

18 PARK AND RUN,  5K run-walk, almost a mile kids run, 9 a.m., Wolfe Park, $15/$18 event day, kids $5 w/T-shirt, goody bag; City of St. Louis Park, 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park, MN 55416; Nate Rosa, 952/924-2542; nrosa@stlouispark.org; www.stlouispark.org

18 MINNESOTA AIDS RUN-WALK, 10K, 9 a.m., Minnehaha Park, Minneapolis, MN, run $20, free to walk, T-shirt for raising 450. Minnesota AIDS Project, 1400 Park Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404; Whitney Powers, 612/373-2409;whitney.powers@mnaidsproject.org; www.mnaidswalk.org

xxx 18 BLOOMIN IDIOT MARATHON FUN RUN, 8 a.m., Bloomer, MN to Eau Claire, WI, Owen Park, Bloomer; Fred Hable, 715/835-5897; www.indianheadtc.org

24 MINNEAPOLIS SKI CLUB CLASSIC 1, 10K, 5K, 2K, 8:30 a.m., Gateway Trail, Oakdale, MN, $20/$25 after 5-17, MN Trail Series race; Minneapolis Ski Club, see same 5-10 PIKE ISLAND RUNDEVOUS.

24 MED CITY KIDS MARATHON, run 25 miles before registration, finish last 1.2 miles, Soldiers Field Track, Rochester, MN , 10:30 a.m.; Jill Scheid, 507/292-0639;jischeid@rochester.k12.mn.us

24 MEMORIAL DAY/LAW DAY RUN-WALK, 5K, 10 a.m., Robbins Island Park. Kandiyohi County Area YMCA, 1000 Lakeland Dr. SE., Willmar, MN 56201, $15; Kara Elwood, 320/222-9622;karae@kandiymca.org; www.kandiymca.org

24 621 FOUNDATION RUN, 5K and kids run, 1 p.m., Long Lake Regional Park, New Brighton, MN; Anderson Race Management, 4047 Camberwell Dr. N, Eagan, MN 55123; 651/688-9143;www.andersonraces.com

25 MDRA MISSISSIPPI 10 MILER, 10 miles, certified, 8 a.m., Summit Ave. & East River Blvd., St. Paul, MN, $10/$15 race day, add $8 for T-shirt. Barb Leininger, 901 N. 3rd St., 414, Mpls., MN 55401; 612/644-8185; barb@runningventures.com

25 MED CITY MARATHON & RELAYS, 26.2 miles, 20 miles, 13.1 miles, 4x6.55 relay, 7 a.m., $40, 2 person $50/$60, 4 person $70/$80, after 5-1 w/T-shirt. Rochester YMCA, 709 1st Ave. SW, Rochester, MN 55902; Teresa Byland, 507/269-6591; teresab@rochfamy.org; www.medcitymarathon.com

25 CHALLENGE HEARTS AND MINDS RUN, 5K, 1.5 mile fitness walk, 8 a.m., Como Lake, MN , $19/$25 race day; Gary Westlund, 612/245-9160; garywestlund@aol.com; www.charitieschallenge.org

26 BRIAN KRAFT MEMORIAL RUN, 5K certified, 8:30 a.m., Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis, MN, $20/$25 race day w/T shirts, awards, prizes. USATF Minnesota, 960 Douglas Rd., Mendota Heights, MN 55118; Craig Yotter; 651/686-8447; craig_helenyotter@juno.com

26 10 KATO RACE FOR A CAUSE, 10K and 2 miles, 9 a.m., $15/$22 race day w/goody bag and prizes. 10 Kato, 340 N. Redwood Dr., Mankato, MN 56001; Patti Maes, 507/385-9124;www.andersonraces.com

31 TCV ANNIVERSARY WALK, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., City Square Park, Waconia, MN; Twin Cities Volkssport, 1366 Birchcrest Dr., White Bear Lake, MN 55110; Bonnie Johnson, 763/571-8041; www.geocities.com/tcvwalking

31 NORTHERN LAKES RUNS, certified 30K (18.6 miles) and 10 miles, 5K, 8 a.m., White Bear Lake HS, White Bear Lake, MN, 30K $29/$34 after 5-26, 10 miles $23/$28, 5K $20/$25 w/T-shirt, goody bag, refreshments. Final Stretch, P.O. Box 121, Nerstrand, MN 55053; 507/664-9438; info@finalstretch.com; www.finalstretch.com

31 PEACE FOUNDATION GO!, 5K, North Minneapolis, MN; 651/688-9143; mary@andersonraces.com

31 KENNY SCHOOL RUN, 5K, South Minneapolis, MN; 651/688-9143; mary@andersonraces.com

Illinois

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ONGOING RUNS

Half marathon training, May 4 for 13 weeks, 9 a.m., Fleet Feet Sports, Chicago, IL; info@chicagoendurancesports.com

Interval track workouts for women, May 8-Aug. 21, Chicago, IL;info@maxmultisport.com

 

1 RUN FOR A SAFE PLACE, 5K, 6 p.m., Grant Park, Chicago, IL; Chicago Foundation for Women, 312/577-2827; mcunnick@cfw.org

3 ST. CLAIR COUNTY LAW DAY RUN, 5K, 1K youth, 9 a.m., downtown Belleville, IL; Angie or Craig, 618/537-9500; avassen@aol.com; www.fleetfeetstl.com

3 FABULOUS 4 MILER, 4 miles, 9 a.m., Lions Community Center, New Lenox, IL, $17/$20 race day w/T-shirt, goody bag, raffle; New Lenox Park District, 1 West Manor Dr., New Lenox, IL 60451; Lea Pipiras, 815/485-1737; lpipiras@newlenoxparks.org; www.newlenoxparks.org

3 JUST A LITTLE RUN, 4 mile run, 2 mile walk, youth mile, 8:45 a.m., Eisenhower Center, Lansing, IL; $15/$20 after 4-23; Lan-Oak Park District, 2550 178th St., Lansing, IL 60438; M. Havran, 708/474-8552; mhavran@lanoakparkdistrict.org; www.lanoakparkdistrict.org

3 C-U ON THE TRAILS, 5K run-walk, 9 a.m., Dodds Park, Champaign, IL; Paul Bady, 217/352-6044;paul.bady@cparkdistrict.com

3 LAKE RUN, 12K USATF cert., 4.37 mile run, 3 mile walk, 9 a.m., Bloomington, IL, $15/$18 after 4-24 w/T-shirt, awards, Athena/Clydesdale divisions; live broadcast, post-race party with DJ and food, bev., giveaways; trood@insightbb.com; www.lakerunclub.org

3 SPRING STAMPEDE, 5K, 8 a.m., Oakbrook Terrace, IL, $20/$25 race day, $15 youth; Shawn Mulford, 630/574-0420; smulford@comcast.net; www.obtpd.org

3 RUN TO REMEMBER, 5K, 8 a.m., Soldier Field, Chicago, IL; Rhonda Anderson, 312/745-5286, $25/$30 race day, $10 juniors; r2remember@chicagopolice.org; cpdmemorial.org

3 BARK IN THE PARK, 5K walk w/dog, 9 a.m., Montrose Harbor, Chicago, IL, $25/$30 day of w/T-shirt, goody bag; 312/329-8726; info@barkinthepark.org; www.barkinthepark.org; www.anticruelty.org

3 RUN TO REMEMBER, 5K, 8 a.m., Peoria, IL; Joe and Mary Mulay, 309/208-7844; mamulay@msn.com

3 ST. CLAIR COUNTY LAW DAY RUN-WALK, 5K, 1K youth run, downtown Belleville, IL; Craig Virgin, 618/537-9500; www.getupgo.info/lawday

4 PALOS BANK SOUTHWEST HALF MARATHON, 13.1 miles, 7:30 a.m.,Palos Heights, IL, $45-$55 w/T-shirt, sports expo, live music. Special Events Management, 2221 W. 43rd St., Chicago, IL 60609; 773/868-3010; mail@chicagoevents.com; www.chicagoevents.com

4 CINCO DE MAYO RUN-WALK, 5K run, 1 mile walk, 8 a.m., Romeoville Rec Center,Romeoville, IL, $15/$20 after 4-25, $10/$15 walk; Romeoville Rec Dept., 900 W. Romeo Rd., Romeoville, IL 60446; Noel Maldonado, 815/886-6222; nmaldonado@romeoville.org; www.romeoville.org

4 WALK 4 WISDOM RUN 4 RESEARCH, 5K run-walk, 1-3K walk, 1 p.m., Hopkins Park, De Kalb, IL, $20/$25 race day, walk $15, family $35; Don Overbey, 815/787-7792;caps4sam@hotmail.com; www.caps4sam.com

4 GREAT WESTERN HALF MARATHON AND RUN, 13.1 miles, 8 a.m., LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve, St. Charles, IL, $28 online w/race shirt, awards; Fox River Trail Runners, P.O. Box 371, Geneva, IL 60134; Dave Helmick, 630/406-7960;gink.god@flash.net; www.frtr.org

4 OL PHUN RUN, 5K, 8 a.m., Jackman Park, Glenview, IL; Ellen Holthaus, 847/724-0455; jeholt03@hotmail.com; www.olphunrun.org

4 RAUECENTER BOB BLAZIER RUN-WALK FOR THE ARTS, 5K, 8 a.m., Crystal Lake, IL, $75 min. donation; Alicia Kuranda, 815/630-7880; alicekurand@comcast.net; info@rauecenter.org; www.rauecenter.org

4 RUN, ROCK 'N' ROLL FOR MENTAL HEALTH, 4 miles, 8 a.m., Chicago, IL; Marta Bailey, 773/765-0809;marta.bailey@4chicago.org; www.c4chicago.org

4 WE GO RUN, 10K, 5K, 8:20 a.m., West Chicago, IL; Julie Pearson, 630/514-2364; racetime21@hotmail.com

4 THE GRIFFIN RACE, 4 miles, 7:30 a.m., Frankfort, IL; Edward Kerfin, 815/836-2635; info@hrsevents.com;www.dothegriff.com

4 SEVEN BRIDGES SEASON STARTER, 10 mile, 5K, 1 mile, 8 a.m., Woodridge, IL; Amy Melinder, 630/960-7080; amelinder@vil.woodridge.il.us; www.sevenbridgesseasonstarters.org

4 C4 MILES: MAKING STRIDES FOR MENTAL HEALTH, 4 mile run, 2 mile walk, Lakefront, Chicago, IL;Marta Bailey, 773/765-0809; marta.bailey@c4chicago.org; www.c4miles.org

4 DEER DASH, 10K, 5K, 1 mile, 8 a.m., Mitchell Park, Deerfield, IL, $25/$30 late w/T-shirt; Emily Ori, 847/945-0650; Emily@dfpd.org; www.dfpd.org

4 HERO RUN, 5K, 1 mile walk, 8 a.m., Buehler YMCA, Palatine, IL; Jesse Gomez, 847/359-2400;mbabic@ymcachgo.org

4 ISRAEL SOLIDARITY DAY, 5.9K, 1K family run, 10 a.m., McCormick Place, Lakeside Center, Chicago, IL , $20/$30 race day; 312/444-2905; israelsolidarity@juf.org; www.juf.org/walk

5 POLISH CONSTITUTION DAY HASH, 4 miles, 7 p.m., Red Apple Restaurant, Chicago, IL; Chicago Hash House Harriers, Larry Nazimek, 312/409-BEER; chickenstiffer@excite.com

10 LEMONT QUARRYMAN CHALLENGE,10 miles, 5K, 8 a.m., downtown Lemont, IL, $35, post-race food, bev., music; Dave Fako, 801 Singer, Lemont, IL 60439; 630/243-7111;dfako@fakoassociates.com; www.quarrymanchallenge.com

10 GROOVIN IN THE GROVE, 5K run-walk, kids races, 9 a.m., Midwestern University, Downers Grove, IL, $15/$20 race day w/raffle, flowers, music;  Midwestern University, 555 31st St., Downers Grove, IL 60515; Don Evans, 630/971-6401; devans@midwestern.edu

10 APPLE BLOSSOM RUN, 10K, 5K run-walk, 1/4 mile, 8 a.m., Community Park, Bartlett, IL, $15/$25 after 5-2, kids $10/$15 w/T-shirt; Bartlett Park District, 700 S. Bartlett Rd., Bartlett, IL 60103; A.J. Collier II, 630/540-4800;