Run as One Boston Marathon Tribute

Monday, April 21 at Noon

City Deck

Downtown Green Bay

Join the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon, Bellin Run, Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and the City of Green Bay for the Run as One Boston Marathon Tribute on Monday, April 21 at noon on the City Deck in Downtown Green Bay.

This run/walk event, taking place at the same time as the 118^th running of the Boston Marathon, will offer a showing of solidarity and support for those affected by the tragic events of the 2013 event and celebrate the perseverance and strength of the Boston community.

Participants can opt for a 1-, 2- or 3-mile course along the Fox River Trail. Everyone is encouraged to wear blue and yellow attire, colors that are affiliated with the Boston Marathon. The event is free to the public.

The Prevea Luv2Run program helps thousands of children in elementary schools throughout greater Green Bay train to participate in the Cellcom Green Bay 5K each year.  Some of these children are from low-income households where the luxury of a race entry is not an easy decision.  The marginal costs to the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon organizers to accommodate one child are approximately $10 per child.  Consider making a donation that will help a child learn to Luv2Run.  Every $10 you donate will enable one more child to participate in this year’s Cellcom Green Bay 5K.  Thanks for helping children Luv2Run!  Click HERE to donate!

The 2014 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is seeking volunteers for a variety of activities and services for the 15th annual event, which takes place May 16-18. Opportunities include, but are not limited to, packet assembly, expo staff, greeters, start and finish line crews, food tent staff, course security, clean-up, information booth and more. A full listing of volunteer openings is available online.

With separate routes for the distance events, the marathon needs more course volunteers than ever before.

“In addition to public safety support at major intersections, volunteers serve as corner guards to guide runners and control traffic along the route, so the additional miles of course have added to our volunteer needs,” said Jody Weyers, volunteer coordinator for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. “It takes more than 2,000 volunteers to put on this world-class event. Volunteering with family and friends is a great way to get involved in the fun and excitement of race weekend and show support for this community event”

Organizers host an optional volunteer orientation at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 15. The orientation gives volunteers a chance to pick up their t-shirt, meet the director of their volunteer area and ask any questions they may have about their volunteer assignment.

Anyone interested in volunteering can register online or contact Jody Weyers, volunteer coordinator, at 920-619-8387.

The Prevea Luv2Run program is seeking schools to participate in its training program for the Cellcom Green Bay 5K. Prevea Luv2Run is a six-week program designed to prepare elementary and middle school age children for the 3.1-mile Cellcom Green Bay 5K being held on May 17.

Groups participating in the program are provided with a six-week training curriculum designed by Prevea Sports Medicine, training run supplies and free consultation with Prevea’s athletic training staff. The curriculum can be facilitated by any adult, regardless of running experience.

“We provide the tools to make it easy to launch a program at any school or incorporate the program into an already existing running club. All it takes is a parent, teacher or community member who is willing to step up and support the students,” said Tanya Sharp, Prevea Luv2Run Director for the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon.

The program is free and students who complete the training are able to participate in the Cellcom Green Bay 5K for only $10. Coaches are also able to run for just $10.

The Luv2Run program was developed in 2008 to increase youth interest in the sport of running. The program aims to engage youth in a positive free time activity that can turn into a lifelong healthy hobby. Prevea is proud to serve as the title sponsor of the program.

“The Luv2Run program helps our youth become active in a fun and safe environment,” said Ashok Rai, MD, President and CEO of Prevea Health. “This program provides the youth in our community with a form of exercise that they can do their entire life and will contribute to a healthy lifestyle.”

The deadline for schools to sign up is March 31. Coach kick-off meetings will be held on April 1 and April 2. For more information or to register, contact Tanya Sharp at L2R@cellcomgreenbaymarathon.com.

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Marathon route to pass through City Stadium and Lambeau Field

The 15^th annual Cellcom Green Bay Marathon is excited to announce its 2014 full and half marathon courses. For the first time, the distance events will start at different times on Sunday, May 18 and take separate routes before uniting for the final lap around Lambeau Field.

“Each year we are presented with unique challenges when it comes to designing the marathon and half marathon routes,” said Sean Ryan, race director of the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. “Road construction, event schedules in the area and stadium plans all factor in to where we can and cannot safely direct runners on race day. With these elements in mind, we’ve spent the last several months creating courses that showcase the greater Green Bay community. We are very excited about the new courses and think our runners will really enjoy them.”

The full marathon will start at 7 a.m. and will take off from Lombardi Ave. Runners will make their way south on Broadway and after crossing Main Ave. in De Pere, put in a few miles in East De Pere before hitting the Fox River Trail. A noted addition is a lap around City Stadium during mile 18 of the course. The stadium, adjacent to Green Bay East High School, was the home of the Green Bay Packers from 1925 to 1956.

“Our event is known for its signature lap around Lambeau Field. The addition of City Stadium should be a fun perk for all runners, especially our football fanatics and Packers fans,” said Ryan.

The final stretch of the marathon includes a trek across City Deck in downtown Green Bay before crossing the Nitschke Bridge and heading back to Lambeau Field for the signature finish lap.

The half marathon will start at 8 a.m. Runners will start eastbound on Lombardi Ave., turn left on 12^th Ave. and complete several miles in the neighborhood just north of Lambeau Field. Runners will ultimately take 9^th St. under Highway 41, cross Packerland Dr. at West Point Rd. and then head south on South Point Rd. The route takes runners back to the stadium through the tree-lined streets of Ashwaubenon and will join the marathon course for the final lap around Lambeau Field.

The full and half marathon events will share a finish line on the southwest side of Lambeau Field. The finish area was relocated from the southeast portion of the parking lot this year to accommodate other events happening at the stadium during marathon weekend.

CLICK HERE for a printable marathon map.

CLICK HERE for a printable half marathon map.