NEWS

Ministry Hospital Gets Bruce Schaufer Back on his Feet

May 1, 2016 — After a lifetime of working as a carpenter in Door County, Bruce Schaufer’s knees were worn out. “Last spring, my wife and I went on a hiking trip. I wound...

2016 Prize Packages

April 30, 2016 — 1st Place Male Overall Pottery created by race director Brian Fitzgerald of Ephraim Clayworks 2-night stay at Parkwood Lodge $150 Gift certificate to On Deck clothing company $100 Gift certificate...

Bone Marrow Registry at Door County Half Marathon

April 28, 2016 — Be The Match, the largest national bone marrow registry, will offer FREE registration for individuals 18 – 44 during the Door County Half Marathon held Saturday, May 7 at Peninsula...

2016 Door County Half Marathon Pace Team

April 21, 2016 — The 2016 Door County Half Marathon pace team will be led by experienced marathon pacer and Baileys Harbor resident Krista Eliot. Eliot has added a 2:20 pace team this year due...

2016 Pasta Dinner Specials

April 21, 2016 — Several of our great restaurant sponsors will offer pasta specials to please any palate the night before the race. The Cookery, Julie’s Café, Husby’s Food & Spirits, and Grasse’s Grill...

Training Tips for the Door County Half Marathon

March 29, 2016 — Each year people ask me if I have tips for training for the Door County Half Marathon, and while I will create a training program for 2017, I’ll start with...

Charity Spotlight: Jacksonport Women’s Club Is There at the Finish

March 29, 2016 — For 48 years, the Jacksonport Women’s Club has served the Jacksonport community through volunteering, fundraising, and awareness efforts. Their work has helped fund the Jacksonport Fire Department, scholarship programs, Sevastopol...

Charity Spotlight: Friends of Peninsula State Park Are Vital to Park and the Race

March 22, 2016 — Door County wouldn’t be what it is without Peninsula State Park, and the park wouldn’t be what it is without the dedicated people from the Friends of Peninsula State Park....

Charity Spotlight: YMCA Transformed Northern Door Community

February 29, 2016 — It’s hard to imagine today, but the Northern Door community didn’t have a community fitness center of any type before the Door County YMCA built their northern Door location in...

Charity Spotlight: Pirates Bring Relief Atop Sven’s Bluff

February 18, 2016 — This year marks the 5th year hosting an aid station for the Half Marathon for the Pirates of the Harbour. They host what may be the most important aid station...

“Like running in a cathedral in the woods.”

Tom Held -Silent Sports magazine

“Once again you put on an awesome race. I have ran all 8 years, I saved all my shirts and this is a must run race. Thanks for all the effort.”

Carol Mulinex

“The Door County Half Marathon is my favorite race of the year, every year. I love it.”

Jes Borland

“All aspects of this event are first class…. The best scenery, most challenging course to be found. Great job Door County Half crew A+. See you in 2016.”

Scott Luchterhand

“I have run several races – and quite honestly this is the one of the best supported run ever. You do an EXCELLENT JOB on all levels. The support is amazing. The volunteers exceptional. I have ZERO complaints or suggestions.”

Sara Frizelle

“I have done a few half marathons around the midwest and this is by far the best. The organization and communication is fantastic and so are the facilities and race perks. The route is also ideal: starting flat, allowing for the body to acclimate ; followed by a steep incline and then down hill once the body gets a little fatigued. I love it!”

Margaret Pennoyer

“I’ve raced all over the world and The Door County Half Marathon is one of my favorites. It’s very well organized, it’s in the heart of beautiful and peaceful Door County, and the course rolls through some of the most picturesque half marathon miles in the world.”

Jenny Hadfield – Runner’s World

A must-do race! This popular destination race takes full advantage of the natural beauty of Door County, Wis.

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