"It's Fun to Run" Youth Run

Due to excessive rain and the poor ground conditions at Buttermilk Creek Park, the Youth Run has been postponed.  A date will be announced in the coming weeks.

Where: 
Buttermilk Creek Park located at 700 S. Park Avenue.  Parking is available in the parking lot and along nearby streets.

2013 Entry Form

Registration:
There is no pre-registration for this event.  Race day registration only.  All parents must register their kids the day of the event in the Noon Optimist shelter near the parking lot.  Please arrive early to avoid long lines and missing your race.
Overview:
An entirely free event for all kids currently in 5th grade or younger directed by the Fond du Lac Running Club.  The event is sponsored by the Fond du Lac Evening Optimist Club, Agnesian Center for Bone & Joint Health, Hopper's Silkscreening and All Star Trophy, Excel Engineering, Baker Cheese and B104.7.  Event will take place rain or shine.
Schedule of Events:
1:00 PM - Registration Begins
1:20 PM - Tour of Course Offered
1:45 PM - 1/8 mile Pre-Kindergarten BOYS
1:50 PM - 1/8 mile Pre-Kindergarten GIRLS
1:55 PM - 1/4 mile Kindergarten BOYS
2:02 PM - 1/4 mile Kindergarten GIRLS
2:09 PM - 1/3 mile Grade 1 BOYS
2:15 PM - 1/3 mile Grade 1 GIRLS
2:22 PM - 1/3 mile Grade 2 BOYS
2:29 PM - 1/3 mile Grade 2 GIRLS
2:36 PM - 1/2 mile Grade 3 BOYS
2:44 PM - 1/2 mile Grade 3 GIRLS
2:52 PM - 1/2 mile Grade 4 BOYS & GIRLS
3:00 PM - 1/2 mile Grade 5 BOYS & GIRLS

All race times are approximate; races may start a few minutes early.
Courses:
All races will be run on grass within the northern portion of Buttermilk Creek Park.

Awards:
All children participating in “It’s Fun to Run” will receive the official t-shirt and a certificate of completion. Top 10 finishers from each race will be published in The Reporter.

Refreshments:
Water will be served to participants and spectators.

Questions:
For more information please submit a message through the contact us page.

"It's Fun to Run" Youth Run Sponsors

 
 
 
 
 
Use the map below for specific driving directions to Buttermilk Creek Park.