Half Marathon

The Door County Half Marathon will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 at 10 a.m.  The entire half marathon takes place on paved surfaces within Peninsula State Park.  This US Track and Field certified course starts and finishes near Nicolet Beach.  The course winds through the park giving runners an opportunity to experience breathtaking views of the water, shaded areas through the woods, challenging hills and ever changing scenery throughout Door County’s most popular park.  MP3 players are allowed, however dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course.  Walkers are welcome and should plan to finish by the time the course opens to traffic at 2:00 p.m.

All participants will receive a t-shirt, finisher’s medal as well as food and drink at the finish line.  The overall top three male and female finishers and the top three master male and female finishers will receive awards and Door County prizes. The top three finishers in each age group will be awarded medals.  Top finishers will be eligible for age group awards as well.

Nicolet Bay 5K Fun Run/Walk

The Nicolet Bay 5k begins at 10:30 a.m. just after the start of the half marathon.  This race also starts near the beach and participants will follow the out and back course along the water on Shore Road going around the bay past Welcker’s Point, Eagle Bluff Lighthouse to Bluff Road and back.  MP3 players are allowed, however dogs and strollers are not allowed on the course.  Walkers are welcome.

All participants will receive a t-shirt as well as food and drink at the finish line.  Prizes will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers and the top master male and female winners.  The top finishers will be eligible for age group awards as well.

Packet Pickup

On Friday May 1, runners may pick up their packets at the Ephraim Village Hall just north of Wilson’s Restaurant, on Hwy 42 from 3-9 p.m.  Door County Half Marathon merchandise, shoe recycling and event passes for parking at Peninsula State Park will be available as well. 

On Race Day, packets may be picked up at Peninsula State Park from 8:30-9:30 a.m.  Reminder…parking is limited in Peninsula State Park on race day.  Please check the transportation and parking information sections for more information.

Pasta Dinner

Come and enjoy the all-you-can-eat Pasta Dinner on Friday, May 1 from 5-8 p.m. at the Ephraim Village Hall, Hwy 42. The menu includes salad, breads, spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce, brownies, cake and beverages. Prices are $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 5-12 and kids under 5 are free.

Arrival Times on Race Day

On race day, participants should plan to arrive at Peninsula State Park between 8-9:30 a.m.  Late arrivals may experience significant delays in getting to the parking lot and arriving at the race on time. You may use the Ephraim or Fish Creek entrance, and park greeters will be there to assist you.

Medical and Emergency Information

Medical personnel will be available throughout the course and a medical tent will be located at the finish line.  Aid stations for the half marathon will be located near miles 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 and 12.  Aid stations for the 5k will be located at miles 1 and 2.

Chip Timing

The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K will be timed using AMB ChipX Transponder Timing. Results will be available after the race as well as online.

Cell Phones

Important: Your cell phone may not work in the park.  Please designate a location to meet up with your family and friends after the race.

Temperatures

Door County Temperatures in early May range from lows in the mid 30’s to highs in the upper 50’s.  Keep in mind it will be cooler by the lake.

Runner Bags

Bags will be provided at packet pickup for participants to use for warm-up clothes.   Bags will be collected at both starting lines, stored on a school bus and transported to the finish line to be picked up after the races.

Transportation to the Park

Shuttles to the Park
The Door County Half Marathon Shuttle offers participants and spectators a better way to get to Peninsula State Park on race day.  With increased participation, limited parking and a closed course, the free shuttle provides a convenient and easy way to get in and out of the park.  Simply drive to the Park and Ride site at Gibraltar School in Fish Creek and catch a shuttle to the park at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m.  Those staying in Ephraim or Fish Creek at one of our lodging sponsors have an added convenience -- the shuttle comes right to their door.  Times will be available at check in.  Return shuttles will leave the park beginning at noon and leaving every half hour.

Parking
All vehicles must have Wisconsin State Park stickers to enter.  If you do not have an annual pass, $5 daily passes may be purchased at the park entrances.
Parking at Peninsula State Park is yet limited, carpool if possible or take a shuttle.  Handicap parking is available as well.  An event pass and park sticker will be required to enter the park on race day.  Event passes are free and will be available at packet pickup on Friday, however participants will be responsible for purchasing their own park sticker or $5 daily pass, if needed.  On race day, park greeters at the Ephraim and Fish Creek entrances will handout free event passes and will sell daily passes as long as space is available.  

Shoe Recycling

Door County Half Marathon and Going Garbage & Recycling are partnering again this year to present Go Run & Recycle.  At the race last year, over 500 pounds of shoes were donated for recycling.  Join our efforts by bringing your worn out running shoes to be recycled into sorbent material used to clean up oil spills.  A recycling container will be located at Packet Pickup on Friday or in the Runner’s Concourse on race day.