With weather forecasts predicting race temperatures to reach the low-80′s, Cellcom Green Bay Marathon organizers are taking extra precautions and urging the athletes to do the same. Enhancements to address the heat include:
Organizers are asking participants to take extra precautions as well. They are urged to:
Finally, marathon organizers are also offering to let marathon registrants choose to run the half marathon instead and still receive an official finish time. In previous years, marathon runners who switched to the half marathon on race day were disqualified. Due to the extraordinary circumstances, organizers are making an exception this year. Marathoners who choose to run the half marathon will still be given a full marathon t-shirt and medal but they can now make a “game day decision” to run the half marathon instead without being disqualified.
Personal safety takes the joint effort of both organizers and participants. We’ll see you this weekend!
The Prevea Health & Fitness Expo is set to kick off a weekend of activities in conjunction with the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon. Beginning Friday, May 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. and continuing on Saturday, May 19 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., the expo features more than 50 exhibitors at the Lambeau Field Atrium with the latest running shoes, sports apparel, training tips, free samples, and health and nutrition products. This event is free of charge and open to the public.
Saturday’s expo will also include course talks describing the course and first time marathoner panels providing tips for first time marathoners. The first timers’ forums will be led by Cellcom Green Bay Marathon first timers’ director Larry Lueck at noon and 3 p.m. Course lectures will be presented by the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon race director Sean Ryan at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.
Exhibitors include:
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The WPS Kids’ Power Run gives children ages 10 and younger a chance to participate in the Cellcom Green Bay Marathon festivities. The half-mile run in the Lambeau Field parking lot will take place on Saturday, May 19 starting at 10 a.m.
The WPS Kids’ Power Run is targeted at our youngest runners. A race that takes places in the shadows of Lambeau Field and under the marathon finish arch is a great way for us to inspire a young audience for a lifetime of healthy activity.
“Community involvement and good health is a priority for WPS and their employees,” said Debbie Wendt, manager of customer communications. “The WPS Kids’ Power Run is just one example of how we support the community and our youth.”
There are divisions for children ages 10 and younger. Parents are encouraged to run with their children who are 6 or 7 and children 5 and younger must have an adult accompany them. Parents do not need to register to run with their child. Children will start in waves by age group with no more than 50 kids running at one time. The waves will start at 10 a.m. with the 10-year-old kids and will switch to a new age group every 20 minutes with the final wave of kids five years of age and younger beginning at 11:40 a.m.
Registration for the WPS Kids’ Power Run is currently $10. Prices increase on April 30 and registration is open through the event itself. Parents can register their child online.
Nearly 300 kids are already registered for the WPS Kids’ Power Run.
The course route maps for the 2012 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon and Half Marathon are posted to the event website. The routes are available for viewing on mapmyrun.com. Printable course maps will be available on the website in early March. The routes will be certified by USA Track & Field and an official course certification number will be posted to the website in early April.
CLICK HERE to see the 2012 Cellcom Green Bay Marathon course route
CLICK HERE to see the 2012 Cellcom Green Bay Half Marathon course route