Door County Half Marathon Official Guide

2016 OFFICIAL GUIDE DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K

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A Run in the Park It is not often, but now and then the question is asked of those of us who live here – “Why do you live in Door County?”

Depending upon the time of year, time of day, or mood the answer is slightly different, but it always seems to come back to the same thing – we love it here.

There is the natural beauty, the history, the arts, the social programs, the educational opportunities – but those are just over-arching themes that would not be as splendid or successful as they are without the Door County community. When a historical building is in disrepair, when a natural wonder is threatened, when our economy is in decline, when art and culture are needed, and especially when a member of our community is sick, Door County comes together. From the construction of health care facilities, to the maintenance and preservation of vast open spaces, to the raising of money to pay hospital bills and medical care, the combined accomplishments of this community are immense.

The first Saturday in May is no different.

The community comes out in force to volunteer at the aid stations, pack packets, hand out registrations and shirts, cheer louldly along the course and finish and run. The races would not be possible without the generosity of this community.

Enjoy our community, enjoy the run!

David Eliot Co-Founder, Door County Half Marathon Publisher, Peninsula Pulse

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2015 CHAMPIONS HANNAH KNURR (WOMEN)

BRIAN FINNEL (MEN)

HALF MARATHON The Door County Half Marathon will start at 10 am on May 7.

The entire half marathon is run on paved surfaces in Peninsula State Park. The U.S. Track and Field certified course starts and finishes near Nicolet Beach. The course takes runners past breathtaking views of Green Bay, shaded areas through the woods, challenging hills and everchanging scenery through one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful and historic parks.

MP3 players are allowed for the race, but sorry, no dogs or strollers are allowed on the course due to space and safety concerns.

Walkers are welcome and should plan to finish by the time the course opens to traffic at 1:30 pm.

Walkers should be aware that if your pace is slower than 16 minutes per mile, not all course amenities may be available later in the race, since time constraints require us to break down aid stations to re-open the park roads.

All half marathon participants receive a longsleeve t-shirt, a finisher’s medal, and food and drink in the Runners’ Concourse area. Runners also receive a drink ticket good for a beer or root beer at four of our sponsor restaurants (see post-race party details).

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Hannah Knurr of Madison dominated the 2015 Door County Half Marathon on the women’s side.

Not only did she top the previous course record by 1:10, but her time of 1:24:20 was more than six minutes faster than her closest competitor.

Photo by Len Villano.

Southern Door native Brian Finnel returned to the Door County Half Marathon in 2015, winning the race for the second time in 1:11:26.

Finnel also won the race in 2012.

Course Records

NICOLET BAY 5K The Nicolet Bay 5k begins at 10:15 am, just after the start of the half marathon. The starting line is also on Shore Road, but a few hundred yards from the start of the half marathon.

Runners will follow the out and back course to the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse, where they will turn around for the finishing kick to the same finish line as the half marathoners.

MP3 players are allowed, but sorry, no dogs or strollers are allowed on the course due to space and safety concerns. Walkers are welcome in the 5k.

All participants will receive a t-shirt as well as food and drink in the Runners’ Concourse areas. Runners also receive a drink ticket good for a beer or root beer at four of our sponsor restaurants (see post-race party details).

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Door County Half Marathon Female 1. Hanna Knurr, Madison, 1:24:20 (2015) 2. Molly Schneider, 27, Madison, 1:25:30 (2013) 3. Krista Cornelius, Green Bay, 1:26:09 (2009) 4. Molly Schneider, 28, Madison, 1:27:48 (2014) 5. Ann Sheehy, 35, 1:27:57 (2013)

Nicolet Bay 5k Female 1. Allison Arndt, 34, Franklin, 18:58 (2014) 2. Liz Gilbert, 25, Sturgeon Bay, 19:05 (2015) 3. Bailey Wolf, 12, Oconto Falls, 19:44 (2011) 4. Michelle Finnel, 28, Sturgeon Bay, 20:30 (2013) 5. Heather Tuttle-Copeland, 42, De Pere, 20:44 (2014)

Door County Half Marathon Male 1. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:08:57 (2008) 2. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:09:02 (2009) 3. Brian Finnel, Forestville, 1:09:07 (2012) 4. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:09:51 (2010) 5. Dominick Meyer, Beloit, 1:10:19 (2012)

Nicolet Bay 5k Male 1. Trent Evans, 16:06 (2014) 2. Roy Pugsley, 16:11 (2014) 3. Ben Schmitt, 22, Burlington, 16:31 (2012) 4. Dustin Hudek, 14, Lowell, IN, 17:20 (2015) 5. Joseph Guenther, Shawano, 17:30 (2008)

Door County Half Marathon Female Masters 1. Heather Tuttle-Copeland, 41, DePere, 1:30:00 (2013) 2. Jeanette Poole, 48, Mequon, 1:30:23 (2010) 3. Jennifer Chaudoir, 40, Green Bay, 1:30:30 (2015) 4. Cleo Ferris, 44, De Pere, 1:32:31 (2014) 5. Jeanette Kim, 51, Thiensville, 1:33:21 (2013)

Nicolet Bay 5k Female Masters 1. Heather Tuttle-Copeland, 42, De Pere, 20:44 (2014) 2. Paula Kastenson, 52, Sturgeon Bay, 22:45 (2008) 3. Rachel Werkmeister, 43, Freedom, 22:48 (2015) 4. Diane Kisow, 49, Sheboygan, 22:59 (2013) 5. Christine Pirrung, 58, Kohler, 23:12 (2013)

Door County Half Marathon Male Masters 1. Dennis Wallach, 56, Chanhassen, MN, 1:22:15 (2014) 2. Russ Soukup, 51, Two Rivers, 123:33 (2013) 3. Kurt Van Den Plas, 44, Kewaunee, 1:23:40 (2015) 4. Russ Soukup, 50, Two Rivers, 1:23:57 (2012) 5. Russ Soukup, 48, Two Rivers, 1:24:12 (2010)

Nicolet Bay 5k Male Masters 1. Roy Pugsley, 45, Potomac Falls, VA, 16:11 (2014) 2. Tony Kessler, 45, Kimberly, 18:21 (2012) 3. Tony Kessler, 47, Menasha, 18:37 (2014) 4.Tony Kessler, 43, Kimberly, 20:21 (2010) 5. Dan Werkmeister, 41, Kaukauna, 20:34 (2013)

"Most people run a race to see who is fastest. I run a race to see who has the most guts."

- Steve Prefontaine

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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 to Run Away Shoes 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) Tapuat Kombucha $50 Gift certificate to Ecology Sports $25 Gift certificate to Beach People Gift Package from Door County Brewing Co.

Photo by Len Villano

2016 Prize Packages and Awards For many finishing is reward enough, but there are others who run to challenge themselves by time and competition.

For those we have put together award packages that should give everyone a goal to shoot for.

Thanks to the generous sponsorship from Denise and Greg Stillman of the Parkwood Lodge, our two overall winners will receive a two-night stay at the resort. The Parkwood is located just steps from Peninsula State Park in Fish Creek, making it ideal for a getaway to enjoy the natural splendor of Door County!

Winners also receive pottery specially created by our Race Director, Brian Fitzgerald, of Ephraim Clayworks.

Thank you to all of our generous sponsors who have contributed to the prize packages this year!

1st Place Female 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 to Run Away Shoes 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) Tapuat Kombucha $50 gift certificate to Ecology Sports $25 gift certificate to Beach People Gift Package from Door County Brewing Co. 1st Place Male Masters Pottery created by race director Brian Fitzgerald of Ephraim Clayworks $100 gift certificate from On Deck clothing company 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) Tapuat Kombucha $50 gift certificate to Ecology Sports Gift Package from Door County Brewing Co. $25 gift certificate to Water Street Gallery 2 Tickets to Peninsula Music Festival performance Photo by Len Villano.

1st Place Female Masters Pottery created by race director Brian Fitzgerald of Ephraim Clayworks $100 gift certificate from On Deck clothing company 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) Tapuat Kombucha $50 gift certificate to Ecology Sports Gift Package from Door County Brewing Co. $25 gift certificate to Water Street Gallery 1st Place Male Nicolet Bay 5k Pottery Created by race director Brian Fitzgerald of Ephraim Clayworks Tapuat Kombucha $50 gift certificate to Ecology Sports $175 gift certificate to Run Away Shoes 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) $75 gift certificate from On Deck clothing company 2 Tickets to a 2015 Midsummer’s Music Festival concert and CD 1st Place Female Nicolet Bay 5k Pottery Created by race director Brian Fitzgerald of Ephraim Clayworks Tapuat Kombucha $50 gift certificate to Ecology Sports $175 gift certificate to Run Away Shoes 1 Ticket to a show at Northern Sky Theater (formerly AFT) $75 gift certificate from On Deck clothing company Ephraim’s Bar - Door County’s Goat Milk Soap Store - Gift basket

Go Run & Recycle The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K has partnered with Going Garbage and Recycling to collect old running shoes in the Go Run & Recycle program.

Over 2,900 pounds of shoes have been donated for recycling through the program in the first five years of the program, which breaks down to 2,230 pairs of shoes!

Join our efforts!

Bring your worn out running shoes to be recycled into sorbent material by Wipers Recycling, after which it will be used to clean oil spills. A recycling container will be located at Packet Pickup on Friday and in the Runners’ Concourse on race day.

The drop off locations and the dates are as follows: • Going Garbage & Recycling, 10564 Old Stage Road, Sister Bay (Any time during business hours) • Door County Half Marathon Packet Pickup, Ephraim Village Hall, 9996 Water Street, Ephraim (Friday, May 6, 1-9pm) • Door County Half Marathon Race Day, Nicolet Bay Beach Area in Peninsula State Park (Saturday, May 7, 7:30-2:00pm) • Northern Door YMCA, 3866 Gibraltar Road, Fish Creek (Beginning April 27)

Photo by Len Villano.

"Remember, the feeling you get from a good run is far better than the feeling you get from sitting around wishing you were running."

- Sarah Condor

People with gently used shoes are encouraged to donate them to local charitable organizations.

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Thank you for participating in the eighth annual Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k. Here’s a quick guide to make your run preparation as easy as possible. Good luck!

FRIDAY, MAY 6 • Check out the course in Peninsula State Park, 8 am until dusk.

• Packet Pickup at the Ephraim Village Hall from 1 – 9 pm. (Packet pickup on Saturday is at Nicolet Bay inside the park). You can purchase official Door County Half Marathon gear here, or shop for gear with our sponsor vendors: Bay Shore Outdoor Store, Ecology Sports and Run Away Shoes.

• Purchase annual ($28 for WI plates, $38 for out-of-state plates) or daily ($8, $11) park stickers at Packet Pickup if you plan to drive to the park. Cash or check only!

SATURDAY, MAY 7 • The Door County Half Marathon begins at 10 am. The starting line is near the boat launch. (See map.)

Schedule of Events DAY & TIME Friday, May 6 8:00 am – Dusk 1 – 9 pm SATURDAY, MAY 7 8 am 8 – 9:30 am 10 am 10:15 am 11:15 am 11:45 am 12:30 pm 1:15 pm 3:30 pm 2 pm

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Peninsula State Park Ephraim Village Hall

Shuttle Bus Pickup Packet Pickup Door County Half Marathon Nicolet Bay 5K Nicolet Bay 5K Awards Live Music, Dirty Deuce Half Marathon Awards Live Music, Dirty Deuce Final Shuttle Leaves Post-race Party

See Schedule Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Peninsula State Park Husby’s Food and Spirits

• The Nicolet Bay 5k begins at 10:15 am. The starting line is on Shore Rd. (See map.)

Pasta Dinner Specials 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 will all offer special pasta options. These restaurants will also be offering their full menu that night.

Julie’s Park Café, Fish Creek Spaghetti: Serving an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner with endless spaghetti and meatballs on Friday night for $12.25.

The Cookery, Fish Creek Whole Wheat Linguine with Wild Shrimp: Wild shrimp sauteed with garlic, pimentón (Spanish paprika) and red pepper flakes, finished with dry sherry. Tossed with whole wheat linguine and garnished with parmesan.

Vegetarian Linguine: Broccoli, zucchini, eggplant, summer squash, red peppers, and green onions sautéed with garlic, pimento (Spanish paprika) and red pepper flakes, finished with dry sherry and tossed with whole wheat linguine and parmesan.

Roasted Tomato Orecchiette: Orecchiette pasta baked with oven roasted cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, crushed red pepper, ricotta and parmesan.

Add-ons: Grilled chicken breast / grilled salmon / grilled beef tenderloin

Grasse’s Grill, Sister Bay Pebble Beach Pasta: Whole wheat penne, sauteed portabellas, bell peppers, spinach, artichoke hearts, garden peas, sundried tomatoes, and toasted pine nuts tossed with a pesto white wine sauce and aged parmesan with the option to add grilled chicken or shrimp. $12.99 - $17.99 Loaded Mac n Cheese: Cavatappi pasta blended with a combination of five cheeses and fresh cream, with applewood smoked bacon, tomatoes, and scallions. $12.99 Both options served with garden salad or house made soup White Gull Inn Bolognese: Bolognese with fettuccine, salad, and French bread, Door County cherry pie a la mode for dessert.

Tomato basil Parmesan Marinara: Served with fettuccine, salad and French bread, Door County cherry pie alamode for dessert.

Husby’s Food and Spirits, Sister Bay Spaghetti: Spaghetti dinner with or without meatballs. $11.95

Take Precautions for Your Medical Care

Photo by Len Villano.

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We’ve assembled a fantastic team of medical personnel, Emergency Medical Responders, and athletic trainers to make sure every runner has access to the best assistance and care possible. In order to facilitate care by our staff in case of an emergency or other event we ask that you provide some basic medical information on the back of your Bib Number. In the case of an emergency, seconds count!

Please take a moment to write your name, address, and emergency contact information on the back of your runner’s bib. If you have any significant health issues, allergies, or are taking medications, please list them as well. This is an important first step in providing pertinent information that will expedite decision making and care on your behalf.

We hope we never have to make use of this information, but if we do, it will help our staff provide you with the best care possible.

Thank you for being a part of the Door County Half Marathon!

"Ask yourself: 'Can I give more?' The answer is usually: 'Yes'".

- Paul Tergat

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After you arrive in the park • The Runners’ Concourse is located near Nicolet Beach, just look for the big tents. Here you will find packet pickup, runner bag drop-off area, concessions and gear sales.

• Porta-johns will be located in the Runners’ Concourse as well as at the starting line and just before each aid station.

• Take a moment to locate the starting line for your race. (see map) • Your cell phone may not work in the park. Designate a location to meet with family and friends after the race.

On the course • Porta-johns will be located at the starting line and just before each aid station.

• The safest place to warm up for the half marathon is on the course from the finish line to the two-mile mark. This section of the course will be closed early to all traffic.

Photo by Len Villano.

Getting to the Park • There are two ways to get to Peninsula State Park, carpool or ride the shuttle.

• If you carpool you must have an annual or daily Wisconsin State Park parking sticker.

Annual stickers are available at both the Fish Creek and Ephraim park entrances. The Fish Creek entrance is only open until 9 am. We suggest that you purchase your annual sticker before race day to avoid delays. Daily stickers are available at packet pickup on Friday or at the Fish Creek or Ephraim entrances. Parking is limited!

• Both participants and spectators may ride the shuttle to the park. Sorry, dogs are not allowed on the shuttles. Please see the schedule for details.

• Aid stations will have water and original Gatorade. Caffeine-free vanilla and berry Clif Shot Gel packs will be available at the aid station located near mile 8. Medical personnel will be on site.

Important race notes • Running with another person’s bib is not allowed. You are, however, able to transfer your bib - please contact the Registration Director.

• Your timing chip is affixed to your bib. To ensure that your race time is recorded, bibs must be affixed to the front of your torso and should not be covered by another layer of clothing. Affixing your bib to the side of your shorts or your back greatly reduces reliability of the timing chip.

• If you do not run in the race that you signed up for, your results will not be valid.

• Plan to arrive at Peninsula State Park between 8 and 9:15 am to avoid delays getting to the starting line. You may use the Fish Creek entrance until 9 am. The Ephraim entrance will remain open. Park Greeters will assist you at each entrance.

• If you have any questions regarding your registration, please ask at packet pickup.

• At 9:45 am all course roads inside the park will be closed to all traffic except shuttle buses and emergency vehicles. All roads will re-open at 1:30 pm.

• For the safety of all runners, strollers and dogs are not allowed on the course in either race. Runners on the course with strollers or dogs will be removed from the course by race officials.

Shuttle Schedule Saturday, May 7

Shuttles will do a one-time pick up for guests at designated lodging sponsors at 8 am.

Additional shuttles will run continuously from our Park and Ride locations, Skyway Drive-In Theatre and Gibraltar School, from 8 am – 3:30 pm. It is about a 20 minute ride from any of our stops to the Runners’ Concourse inside the park. Shuttles will make return stops to our lodging sponsors and our Park and Ride locations from 11am – 3:30 pm. Please note designated roads inside the park will be closed until 1:30 pm.

TIME 8 am

LOCATION AppleCreek Resort Bay Breeze Resort Birchwood Lodge Water Street Inn Eagle Harbor Inn Ephraim Shores High Point Inn Homestead Suites Open Hearth Parkwood Lodge Pheasant Park Resort Pine Grove Resort Scandinavian Lodge Waterbury Inn

PICK-UP Guests Only

After the race • Half marathoners will receive their finisher’s medals in the finish shute. Participants should proceed to the Runners’ Tent for water, Gatorade, food, race results, bag pickup and beer! (Bring ID). Meet up with family and friends here too.

• Athletic trainers from Ministry Door County Medical Center will be stationed at the Ministry Door County Medical Center Tent in the Runners’ Concourse.

• The Nicolet Bay 5k Awards Ceremony will begin at 11:15 am followed by the Door County Half Marathon Awards Ceremony at 12:30 pm in the Concessions Tent. Dirty Deuce will provide live music between ceremonies and throughout the afternoon.

• The final shuttle leaves the concourse at 3:30 pm and the post-race party will move to Husby’s in Sister Bay. You will receive a drink ticket at packet pickup good for a beverage at these locations, as well as the White Gull Inn, The Cookery, Grasse’s Grill, and Julie’s Café.

Use Your MP3 Player, BUT Please Keep the Volume Down

By BRIAN FITZGERALD Race Director

10:15 am Shuttle Pickup for spectators at Skyway and Gibraltar School 11 – 3:30 pm Busses begin return stops to the Locations listed above.

8 – 3:30 pm* Skyway Drive-In Theatre Hwy 42, Fish Creek

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8 – 3:30 pm* Gibraltar School Hwy 42, Fish Creek

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*Busses will run continuously during these times.

Return stops to all pick-up points. Dogs are not allowed on the shuttles.

Our priority is to ensure a safe and fair race to all participants on race day. We ask that you please refrain from using a high volume setting on your MP3 or other electronic device during the race. This may compromise a participant’s ability to hear critical safety and/or directional instructions. In the case of an emergency, race participants must be aware of emergency response vehicles on the course to allow them to get through. Please be considerate and mindful of other runners and use good judgment.

We are happy to allow the use of MP3 players and with your courteousness and respect for the course and our participants, we hope to continue to do so in the future.

Thanks for your cooperation!

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AH – Staffed by Friends of Peninsula State Park Located by Eagle Bluff Lighthouse on Shore Road.

Used along the half marathon route at mile 1 1/2 and at mile 11 1/2. Used on the Nicolet Bay 5k route at about the 1 1/2 mile mark.

The Friends of Peninsula State Park are dedicated to the preservation of Peninsula State Park, assuring that this spectacular wilderness and shoreline is enjoyed for generations. The donation supports volunteer services and the interpretive, educational, recreational and visitor service programs at the park. More at peninsulafriends.org.

BG – Rotary Club of Door County North Located on Shore Road, this aid station is used twice along the half marathon route, just before mile 2 and again just before mile 11.

The Rotary Club of Door County North works to improve lives here in Door County and around the world. Our Motto: Service Above Self. Four-way Test: Truth, Fairness, Goodwill and Friendships, Beneficial to All. DoorCountyNorthRotaryClub.com.

C – Staffed by Shepherd of the Bay Guatemala Mission Trip 2016 Located on Mengelberg Lane near Blossomburg Cemetery along the half marathon route at about mile 4.

The Shepherd of the Bay Guatemala Mission Trip works with the Mayan people in Chichicastenango, Guatemala to build and repair houses for widows, install water filters and stoves, and work in feeding programs for kids. The children of Guatemala suffer one of the highest malnutrition rates in the world.

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Peninsula State Park provides spectators with a one-of-akind viewing experience, giving you incredible views of natural splendor while you catch friends and family as they take on the challenging course.

The Half Marathon begins at 10 am, the 5k at 10:15 am, a few hundred yards behind the start of the half marathon.

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Roads into the park close at 9 am. A final shuttle pickup for spectators is available at the Skyway Drive-in and Gibraltar School at 10:15 am.

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3. Mile 6/10 intersection: Get to this viewing spot by taking Sunset Trail from the Runner’s Concourse to Bluff Road. Cross Bluff Road, making sure not to interrupt runners and follow the signs down Hemlock Road.

(Please stay to the right side of the cones when heading to the 6/10 intersection and on the left when returning from the 6/10 intersection.) This viewing spot is about three-quarters of a mile from the Runners’ Concourse, and spectators should allow 15-20 minutes to walk to the intersection of Hemlock and Skyline Roads. From here, you can catch runners twice, first as they speed down the hill of Skyline Road near mile six, then again as they make the turn to the homestretch at mile 10.

4. The Finish Line: Located near the Runners’ Concourse, the Finish Line is on Shore Road. Line the finish chute and make some noise to propel runners through their final strides. (This is also the finish line for the Nicolet Bay 5k.)

PLEASE NOTE: Dogs must be on a leash at all times! Along the course and at the finish line, please keep dogs off the course and in the grass off the side of the road.

healthy living, and social responsibility. The YMCA has been serving Door County for nearly 30 years and is proud to touch the lives of 1 in 3 people in the community. More at doorcountyymca.org.

E – Egg Harbor Historical Society Located on Highland Road along the half marathon route just before mile 8.

The Egg Harbor Historical Society works to bring the history of Egg Harbor to life for future generations.

Gathering family histories, recognizing historic buildings, and saving our heritage for new generations to enjoy, the EHHS is currently focused on the restoration and rehabilitation of the iconic Door County Library Bookmobile. Learn more at EggHarborWI.com.

F – Staffed by Sevastopol School Track & Cross Country Located on Skyline Road along the half marathon route just past mile 9.

The Sevastopol Track & Cross Country teams return for their 8th year in support of the half marathon.

Coach Chris Horvat appreciates the opportunity to expose his athletes to the sport of running outside high school. Their donation supports the Sevastopol Track program.

J – Staffed by Jacksonport Women’s Club Located at the finish line.

The members of the Jacksonport Women’s Club will be at the finish line to hand you your well-earned hydration! Since 1946, the Jacksonport Women’s Club has supported Jacksonport community activities and events, such as parks improvements, scholarships, rescue equipment, and beautification efforts.

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June 18, 2016 Door County Beer Festival doorcountybeer.com

June 18, 2016 Peninsula Century - Spring Classic peninsulacentury.com

September 17, 2016 Peninsula Century Fall Challenge peninsulacentury.com

Photo by Len Villano.

Bikes, Beer, and Brass at 5th Door County Beer Festival

The Door County Beer Festival and Peninsula Century Spring Classic are creating an even bigger party this June 18 in Baileys Harbor.

Kyle Cherek, host of Wisconsin Foodie, will return to host a Beer Breakfast and forum for VIP ticket-holders at the Door County Beer Festival, held in conjunction with the 28th annual Peninsula Century Spring Classic bicycle ride. The ride starts and finishes on the grounds of the festival and includes fully supported routes of 25, 50, 62 and 100 miles.

“Our VIP ticket-holders will explore the world of breakfast and coffee stouts and ciders over breakfast with Kyle, who will lead a discussion of the state of local sourcing for brewers and restaurants,” explains co-organizer Myles Dannhausen Jr. “Then we’ll give them exclusive access to the tasting tent before the crowds roll in.”

Dannhausen also announced that Madison-based Mama Digdown’s Brass Band will parade through the grounds to bring a new sound to the event.

The festival has quickly become a favorite of brewers and beer aficionados who love the curious and

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knowledgeable crowd, fantastic music, and beautiful location.

The beer tent will include more than 150 craft beers from Wisconsin and the Midwest with many of the state’s top brewers in attendance. Meanwhile local chefs will highlight ingredients from nearby farms and present mouthwatering fare street-food style on the lawn, including Chives, Fireside, Wickman House, Door County Creamery, and The Whistling Swan.

Homebrewers can also submit their brews for judging in the Door County Homebrew Championship. The submission window for the contest is open through May 13 at DoorCountyHomebrewers.com.

Tickets for the two events are sold separately.

To learn more about these two great Baileys Harbor events, visit doorcountybeerfestival.com and peninsulacenturyspringclassic.com and get your tickets today!

Ride the Door at the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge Ride!

Registration for the Peninsula Century Fall Challenge bicycle ride is now open! Riders can save $15 off onsite registration by taking advantage of early bird pricing through June 30!

The 4th annual ride will end at Sister Bay’s Waterfront Park Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016. The post-ride party will feature local chefs, ice cream from Door County Ice Cream Factory, beer from the Door County Brewing Co., Tapuat Kombucha and music on the shore of Sister Bay. The picturesque ride through Northern Door County highlights routes on the northern tip of the county that take riders past scenic shoreline while taking on challenging climbs in the century distance. Riders of all abilities can choose from routes of 25, 50, 62, and 100 miles.

“Things in motion sooner catch the eye than what not stirs.”

- Shakespeare

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February 6, 2017 Door County Pond Hockey Tournament doorcountypondhockey.com

September 24, 2016 Hey Hey 5k heyhey5k.com

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Competitive riders can sign up for the King of the Hills challenge to compete for the Polka King of the Hills Jersey by posting the best overall time in three grueling climbs.

Family members can enjoy the beach, playgrounds, volleyball courts and water sports at the park, which is just steps from the Sister Bay Marina, village lodging, shopping, restaurants and bars.

To learn more about the Peninsula Century ride and to register, visit peninsulacentury.com/fallchallenge.

Run, Drink, and Polka at the Hey Hey 5k Join us for Door County’s great new run Sept. 24 in Baileys Harbor. It’s the the Hey Hey 5k, presented

by Door County Brewing Co. Runners get an awesome race shirt, free Hey Hey 5k pint glass and the first fill in the glass free from Door County Brewing Co. as we celebrate at the

May 6, 2017 Door County Half Marathon & Nicolet Bay 5k doorcountyhalfmarathon.com

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finish in the Taproom. Take advantage of early-bird registration prices as registration opens May 6 at HeyHey5k.com.

The Hey Hey 5k is named for one of the favorite sayings of Baileys Harbor icon Freddie Kodanko, the late Polka King who also inspired the name of one of Door County Brewing Co.’s signature beers, the Polka King Porter.

The race is brought to you by the Peninsula Pacers, creators of the Door County Half Marathon, Door County Beer Festival, and Peninsula Century bicycle rides.

After the race, enjoy food, a classic auto and motorcycle show, live music and more at Baileys Harbor’s Autumnfest.

If you believe in yourself and have the courage, the determination, the dedication, the competitive drive and if you are willing to sacrifice the little things in life and pay the price for the things that are worthwhile, it can be done.

- Vince Lombardi

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Take it to the Pond at Door County Pond Hockey Tournament in 2017 Door County doesn’t go to sleep in the winter.

Experience another side of Door County at the 4th Door County Pond Hockey Tournament Feb. 4, 2017.

Join more than 30 teams to compete in four divisions as we take hockey back to the pond on Kangaroo Lake to play the way we learn it as kids. Registration opens Aug. 1 for returning teams, and Aug. 15 for new teams.

Enjoy live music at the Door County Brewing Co. tap room all weekend and warm up with a brat and beer by the fire at the lake.

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Pacers & Runners

Check Your PACE

Pace team on hand to guide runners 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 to demand.

Eliot has paced for both the New Balance and Nike Pace teams for 10 years, which has included pacing the Chicago Marathon each year since 2005. A veteran of 36 marathons (including 12 Bostons), Eliot’s PR is 3:09.

Our team includes many runners who have paced the half marathon in the past, as well as Chicago, Fox Cities, Green Bay and many other major marathons and half marathons.

At the starting line the pacers will hold signs with finish goal times on them so runners can find their pace, slotting runners in a more organized fashion and avoiding confusion. This helps spread out runners at the start and alleviate the problem of slower runners lining up too close to the front of the pack and getting run over by faster runners behind them.

Here are the goal finish times and team members who will be there to help you from start to finish.

Meet some of our pacers at Packet Pickup at the Ephraim Village Hall Friday from 1 - 9 pm, and look for their signs on race day and use them to help you meat your race goal!

1:45 1:50 1:55 2:00 2:05 2:10 2:15 2:20 2:25

(8:01 min/mile) - Michael Guth and Mike Terry (8:23 min/mile) - Adam Brouch and Dave Schroeder (8:46 min/mile) - Jacob Danen and Aaron Hizon (9:09 min/mile) - Marty Thomas & Krista Eliot (9:32 min/mile) - Craig Congdon & Chad Otis (9:55 min/mile) - Jean Lemke, Aaron Schneider & Alicia Pyle (10:18 min/mile) - Fred Kramer & Paula Meyer (10/40 min/mile) - Yomarie Castellano & Juanita Guzman (11:04 min/mile) - Amy Toporski & Christine Moore

The 2015 Pace team

The 2016 Run for a Cause Team Twenty-three runners have taken the challenge to raise at least $250 for an area charity this year, raising nearly $20,000 in combined funds, pushing our six-year total to more than $110,000 raised. Thank you runners!

DOOR COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY Karen Peterson Trista Groth Janice Huseman Shelli Neubauer AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Evan Guell Sarah Killian DOOR CANCER Katherine Swanson Rick Swanson CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL OF WISCONSIN Erica Walters

THE CLEARING Erik Rinkleff Michael Schneider Bruce Schaufer Melinda Schaufer Anka Rinkleff Mary Ann Rinkleff Tammy Musiel Cindy Schneider Glenna Peters Carolyn Kimbell DOOR COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY Mary VanDyke David VanDyke Scott Block RIDING ON INSULIN Rob Greenwald

NAMI/ JAK’S PLACE Nancy Stults

MyTEAM TRIUMPH Makes the Impossible, Possible The Door County Half Marathon is proud to welcome 10 inspiring Captains from MyTEAM TRIUMPH this year.

My TEAM TRIUMPH is a non profit athletic mentoring program created for people with disabilities who would normally be unable to participate in endurance events.

Teams of “Angels” help their Captain athlete complete races by pushing them in specialized wheelchairs, pulling them behind bikes, and swimming with them in rafts to complete half marathons, triathlons, cycling events, and endurance events short and long.

When you see them on the course, don’t be shy showing your support for these amazing athletes and their Angels running with them to get them to the finish line!

The 2015 Pace Team. Front row: Fred Kramer, Mike Guth, Jean Lemke, Katie Houle. Back row: Aaron Schneider, Kathy Farina, Craig Congdon, Krista Eliot, Jake Danen, Amy Toporski, Aaron Hizon, Christine Moore, David Schroeder, Yomarie Castellano, Juanita Guzman, Mike Terry, Adam Brouch. Photo by Len Villano.

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Captains: Bobby Bezecny, Joey Christensen, Dave Taylor, Kayla Kudick, Mary Cox, Jennifer Ulrich, Don Nack, Emma Daul, Brent Etienne, Trent Etienne

"We run, not because we think it is doing us good, but because we enjoy it and cannot help ourselves…The more restricted our society and work become, the more necessary it will be to find some outlet for this craving for freedom. No one can say, ‘You must not run faster than this, or jump higher than that.’ The human spirit is indomitable."

-Roger Bannister

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The 2015 Run For A Cause team. Now in its sixth year, runners have raised more than $110,000 for charity since the program began.

RUN

the Door 2016

By BOB RICHARDS

The Door County Silent Sports Alliance, in cooperation with the races of the Door Peninsula, presents the 2016 Run the Door Points Series.

Participation is free. Sign up to have your points tabulated throughout the year by e-mailing your name, hometown, age, gender and e-mail address to runthedoor@gmail. com. For complete information, go to www. runthedoor.com.

How it Works Registered runners score points in two ways each time you participate in a race on the circuit. You still register for individual races the way you always have.

1. You score 10 points for participating, no matter what place you take in any given race.

2. You score 3, 2, or 1 points if you take first, second or third respectively in your age group.

The Door County Silent Sports Alliance will keep track of points. The top 10 men and top 10 women overall at the end of the year will receive awesome pottery awards.

The top three Out-of-County men and women also will win awards. Remaining registered runners will be eligible for other prizes.

Lace up those shoes. We’ll see you at the races!

2016 Door County Silent Sports Events Your guide to getting active in Door County in 2016, whether you want to do it on foot, by peddle, or by paddle.

RTD indicates event is a Run The Door series event.

April 30 YMCA Blossom Run Egg Harbor 5 mile run, 2-mile walk/run and 1 mile youth run doorcountyymca.org RTD May 7 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k, Peninsula State Park 13.1 mile run, 5k doorcountyhalfmarathon.com RTD May 29 Maifest Run Jacksonport 10k run and 2-mile fun run jacksonport.org RTD

July 4 Hairpin Run Fish Creek 5k run/walk hairpinrun.com RTD July 10 Belgian Bay 4-mile and 2-mile run Brussels RTD July 16-17 Door County Triathlon Egg Harbor Youth Triathlon, July 16 Sprint Distance, July 16 Half-Iron Distance, July 17 doorcountytriathlon.com

June 4 Door’s Dirty 5k Mud Run doorcountysdirty5k.com June 11 Hog Wild Run Sturgeon Bay 5k, 10k, and kids run hogwild5k.com RTD June 18 Peninsula Century Spring Classic Baileys Harbor 100, 62, 50, and 25-mile bicycle rides through Northern Door County. peninsulacenturyspringclassic.com June 18 Crossroads Run Sturgeon Bay 10k, 5k, and 2k trail run crossroadsrun.com RTD

June 18 Ahnapee Trail Summer Solstice 50mile Relay Run 50-mile team relay run

Sept. 17 Peninsula Century Fall Challenge Sister Bay 100, metric century, 50, and 25mile routes through Northern Door County. peninsulacentury.com Sept. 16 - 18 MS Challenge Walk 50 and 30-mile walk main.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR/ Challenge/WIGChallengeWalkEvents? pg=entry&fr_id=24529 Sept. 24 Hey Hey 5k Baileys Harbor Door County Brewing Company 5k run/walk heyhey5k.com RTD

July 30 Washington Island Rec Run 10k, 5k, and 2k walk/ run moslingreccenter.org RTD

Oct. 8 Potawatomi State Park Run Wild Sturgeon Bay 10k, 5k run/walk, and 1/3-mile Smokey Bear Run runwild.org RTD

Sept. 10 Door County Cross of the Century Sturgeon Bay Fairgrounds Cyclocross Race doorcountycentury.com

Oct. 22 Fall 50 50-mile solo and relay run .fall50.com RTD

Sept. 11 9/11 Memorial Run 10K and 5K Sturgeon Bay 9-11funrun.com RTD

Nov. 5 Turkey Trot Institute 4, 2, 1 and 1/2-mile run RTD

Sept. 11 Door County Century Ride Sturgeon Bay 100, 70. 50 and 28-mile rides doorcountycentury.com

"Running is a big question mark that's there each and every day. It asks you, 'Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?'"

- Peter Maher

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Behind the Scenes Running Your Way to Better Mental Health We all know the physical benefits of a half marathon or 5K training regimen, but what about running’s effects on mental health?

Barb Johnson-Giese, LCSW, behavioral health coordinator at Ministry Door County Medical Center, says exercise is a key component to maintaining and improving mental health. Research shows people who exercise regularly benefit from a positive boost in mood and lower rates of depression.

What’s more, the training process itself can benefit athletes’ mental health, especially during the dark days of winter and Door County’s late-coming spring.

Photo by Nate Perry.

Our Volunteer Team They Inspire Without Ever Crossing the Finish Line

By MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR., Assistant Race Director

“There are many runners who look forward to this event as the kick-off to the silent sport season,” says Myles Dannhausen, assistant race director for the Door County Half Marathon. “Wisconsin winters can be mentally tough, and events like this can be huge for pulling people through them.”

The “runner’s high” athletes often describe is real. Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, natural painkillers that also trigger positive feelings. Regular exercise has been proven to not only reduce stress and anxiety, but improve sleep and boost self-esteem. Runners who train with a group have the added benefit of social connection – also a proven factor in preventing depression.

The scenic beauty of Peninsula State Park adds another level to this natural approach to mental health. A recent study in the Journal of Environmental Science & Technology showed green exercise (exercise in the presence of nature) can lead to positive mental health outcomes too.

“There are so many reasons why Ministry supports silent sporting events,” says Johnson-Giese, “and improved community mental health is just one of them.”

Lauren Baumann Ministry Door County Medical Center

One of the best parts of working the Door County Half Marathon is coming together with such a fantastic group of volunteers each year.

From Girl Scouts to high school track teams and from business owners to visitors who just want to be a part of the event, we get to spend the week with some of the best people in our community and beyond.

More than 200 volunteers help us put this event together each May,

and no matter what we throw at them, they respond with enthusiasm and a smile. Some work from dusk till dawn, and we can’t thank them enough.

They are the reason this race has such an incredible feel to it, why runners come back year after year, and why we have so much fun putting it together.

Please thank them every chance you get!

RACE ORGANIZERS BRIAN FITZGERALD Race Director Brian Fitzgerald has been a potter in Door County for 20 years and owns and operates Ephraim Clayworks. He’s also the co-founder of the Peninsula Pacers, organizers of the Door County Half Marathon, the Peninsula Century Ride Fall Challenge, Door County Beer Festival and the Peninsula Century Spring Classic. He handles the course and aid station operations for the Door County MS Challenge Walk in September, and is the bike and course director for the Door County Triathlon.

An avid outdoor enthusiast, Brian loves to ski, run and bike throughout the peninsula with his wife, Tracey, and his two children, Ben and Abbey, and just about anyone he can convince to join him for an “easy” ride or run.

MYLES DANNHAUSEN JR. Assistant Race Director Myles Dannhausen relishes his role telling the stories of the Door County Half Marathon and the people who run it. He coordinates publicity and lo-

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Lauren Baumann, a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, is an athletic trainer with Ministry Door County Medical Center.

Lauren has been involved with medical planning for the DCHM for the past four years. Community events such as these hold a special place in her heart as she has enjoyed seeing participants conquer many physical and mental feats in order to complete their goals. By being present at these events

gistics for the Door County Beer Festival, Peninsula Century Rides, Door County Pond Hockey Tournament and Hey Hey 5k, in addition to his working the bike and run course of the Door County Triathlon and supporting the MS Challenge Walk.

He was the Race Organizer for the Peninsula Park 5K for 20 years before it transitioned to the birth of the Nicolet Bay 5K.

The 3-time marathon finisher and Door County native lives with his wife Anne in Chicago, where he is a freelance writer and digital media consultant who has written about running and silent sports for Running Times, Silent Sports, and Chicago Athlete. He is also a contributing editor for the Peninsula Pulse and Door County Living.

JONI WITALISON Volunteer Coordinator

COURSE DIRECTORS SVERRE FALCK-PEDERSEN Nicolet Bay 5k Course Director Sverre Falck-Pedersen moved to Fish Creek from the Chicago area in 1986 to renovate a resort with his wife Chris. He ran track and cross country at Knox College and was the Gibraltar High School Middle Distance Track and Cross Country Coach for 25 years. He is a three-time National Age Group Middle Distance and cross country Master Champion and has 30 badger state and Senior Olympic golds in road racing, track, cycling and triathlons.

RACE COMMITTEE

Joni Witalison is a Door County native who resides in Fish Creek with her husband Gary. She is a mother of four (Dalton, Travis, Brady and Allura).

She helps coordinate volunteers in Girl Scouting, at the Door Community Auditorium as well as other Pacers events. With 23 years of experience as a hair stylist Joni has recently opened her own salon, A Cut Above, in Fish Creek.

“It is so rewarding to be involved with this super group of people involved with this event from the first year on, our community really comes together with all the amazing volunteers who give their time, making the runners feel right at home in our community.”

FREDDIE BEXELL Concourse Director Freddie Bexell, originally from Osterbymo, Sweden, is the kitchen manager at Al Johnson’s Swedish

Lauren has also been inspired to complete a triathlon and half marathon of her own, and has an eye on one day running the Door County Half Marathon.

Lauren is joined by many other individuals from Ministry Door County Medical Center on the medical team for the Door County Half Marathon. These individuals include a physician, athletic trainers, emergency room nurses who station the finish line medical tent.

Restaurant and has called Door County home since 2000. He is an avid cyclist and cycling instructor who spends his spare time helping with off-road trail maintenance in the county’s state parks and working on his Fish Creek home. He is the route director for the Peninsula Century Spring Classic and the Peninsula Century Ride Fall Challenge.

LAURA BRADLEY Assistant Race Organizer After spending several summers in Door County, Laura made the decision to call it home in 2009.

She lives in Sister Bay with her husband, Bryan, and works as the Marketing and Sales Manager for the Door County Visitor Bureau.

In her free time you can find her hiking at Newport State Park, curling up with a good book and traveling.

“I love being able to welcome the runners each year and am proud to be a part of such a great event.”

JUSTIN BURRESS Aid Station Director Justin Burress joins the team this year as our Aid Station Director, making sure runners are fueled on the course. Burress also serves as Aid Station Director

"Hills are speedwork in disguise."

- Frank Shorter

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AFTER the race We’re thrilled to be able to hand you a beer from Door County Brewing Co. at the runner’s concourse this year! We’ll also have live music at the concourse for the first time, with Dirty Deuce rocking in the afternoon before the party moves out of the park and into Sister Bay. That’s where Husby’s Food & Spirits, one of Door County’s hallmark taverns, will host live music and serve food and beer at their awesome outdoor Garage Bar from 2 - 6 pm.

Back on his Feet: Bruce Schaufer 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 up having to take the bus back because I just couldn’t do it. I couldn’t work either, and the pain was bad.”

All that has changed since Schaufer had both knees replaced at the Bone and Joint Center of Door County at Ministry Door County Medical Center.

Dr. Dan Tomaszewski performed the surgeries, and Schaufer couldn’t be happier with the results. Schaufer is even walking the Nicolet Bay 5K this year.

“I knew the recovery rates at Ministry were top notch, and that’s why I chose Ministry. Dr. Dan and his staff were just

for the Peninsula Century Rides and is the head boys basketball coach at Gibraltar High School. The Sister Bay native is a teacher who returned to Sister Bay in 2013 with his wife Jordan and their two kids.

JORDAN BURRESS Registration Director Jordan serves as Registration Director for the Door County Half Marathon, Peninsula Century Rides, and Door County Pond Hockey Tournament. She moved to Door County in 2013 and has loved every minute of living here.

Before making Door County home, Jordan worked with the City of Monona Parks and Recreation as the Recreation/Aquatics Supervisor, and with the City of Platteville as the Recreation Coordinator.

Jordan also works at Ecology and enjoys her days off at home with her two daughters, Avery and Quinn. She enjoys spending time with her husband Justin, family and friends, traveling, and being outdoors.

great.” Schaufer also enjoyed the group therapy sessions provided in the hospital after surgery. “It gets you moving right away, and gives you a chance to bond with other people who are in the same boat.”

In addition to your free beer at the finish, each runner will also get a ticket good for a free Door County Brewing Co. beer at one of six sponsor restaurants –Julie’s Café and The Cookery and White Gull Inn in Fish Creek, and Grasse’s Grill, Husby’s and the Sister Bay Bowl in Sister Bay. Tickets are good for any Door County Brewing Co. beer (selections vary at each restaurant, but you’ll find something great, we promise!). Thanks to Flanigan Distributing for providing the beer!

Schaufer knows that joint replacement patients have to commit to therapy in order to get great results.

With the encouragement of his family, doctor and therapists at Ministry’s Sister Bay Rehab facility, he did just that.

All the hard work paid off. Recently, Schaufer traveled to Ecuador to visit a friend, and had the opportunity to hike the Amazon Basin and Cloud Forest.

“It was some rough hiking, but it was incredible. I couldn’t have done it a year ago. It’s like someone gave me my life back.”

Eliot has paced for both the New Balance and Nike Pace teams for 11 years, which has included pacing the Chicago Marathon each year since 2005.

A veteran of 36 marathons (including 12 Bostons), Eliot's PR is 3:09 and she has paced several different marathon goal times.

LAURA MICKELSON Transportation Coordinator Laura has been calling Door County home since moving from Minnesota in 1989. She is the mother of three girls (Hannah, Rachel, Alicia), a manager at Wilson’s Ice Cream Parlor and a hostess at Sister Bay Bowl.

In her free time Laura enjoys reading, watching movies, biking, running, hiking in Peninsula State Park and working to improve her golf game. In the offseason she also enjoys traveling, searching out a great cup of coffee along the way.

KRISTA ELIOT Pace Team Coordinator

BRIAN LARSON Brian Larson is a fifth generation Door County resident whose grandmother grew up in Peninsula State Park.

The Door County Half Marathon pace team is organized by experienced marathon pacer and Baileys Harbor resident Krista Eliot.

Larson lives in Baileys Harbor, where he works for Great Northern Construction and loves to play basketball and golf. He has two children

Photo by Len Villano.

and is an indispensable member of our finish line crew!

DAVID ELIOT Door County Half Marathon Co-founder

TRACEY FITZGERALD Bookeeper

Eliot is constantly searching for new ways to enhance life in Door County for residents and visitors alike.

Tracey Fitzgerald is an avid runner and outdoor enthusiast who loves running the trails and back roads of Door County.

She and her husband Brian own Ephraim Clayworks and she also works at Door County Carpet One and Bay Property Services of Door County.

Tracey is the bookkeeper for the Peninsula Pacers and has stepped in wherever needed to help with the Door County Half Marathon and Peninsula Century Rides since our first race in 2008.

Tracey lives in Ephraim with Brian and their children Ben and Abbey.

LARS JOHNSON Door County Half Marathon Co-founder

He founded the Peninsula Pulse newspaper in 1996 and has been an integral part of the Door County community ever since. The publisher of Door County Living magazine and co-founder of the Peninsula Pacers, the organizers of the Door County Half Marathon, Door County Beer Festival, Peninsula Century Rides, Hey Hey 5k and the Door County Pond Hockey Tournament, Eliot served as the Chairman of the Door County Visitor Bureau, serves on the boards of the Door Community Auditorium, Door County Triathlon, and is the Chairman of the Door County Community Foundation. In 2015 he launched Peninsula Filmworks to tell the stories of Door County on camera.

Lars is co-owner of Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant. He has completed 15 marathons, including the Boston Marathon in 2003, and was integral in the formation of the Door County Half Marathon.

He lives in Sister Bay with his wife, Jill, and sons, Bjorn and Thor.

"If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon."

- Kathrine Switzer

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DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K Find More on the Web Find out more about Peninsula State Park and the history of the Door County Half Marathon at doorcountyhalfmarathon.com.

There you’ll find fantastic videos of the course and the race. You can also keep up by becoming a fan of the Door County Half Marathon on Facebook or signing up for our monthly email updates on our website.

SAVE THE DATE: start the season on the right foot with a run in peninsula state park

MAY 6TH, 2017

Markey Springs | Going Garbage & Recycling | Julie’s Park Café & Motel | On Deck Clothing Company | Birchwood Lodge | Flanigan Distributing PRESENTING SPONSOR: Peninsula Pulse PREMIER SPONSOR: Ministry Door County Medical Center MAJOR SPONSORS: Ephraim Business Council, 106.9 The Lodge, Door County Brewing Co., Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik, Cordon Family Foundation, Run Away Shoes, Tapuat Kombucha SUPPORTING SPONSORS: Markey Springs, Going Garbage & Recycling, Julie’s Park Café & Motel, On Deck Clothing Company, Birchwood Lodge, Flanigan Distributing LODGING SPONSORS: Homestead Suites, Highpoint Inn, Birchwood Lodge, Parkwood Lodge, Bay Breeze Resort, Scandinavian Lodge, Waterbury Inn, Water Street Inn, Eagle Harbor Inn, AppleCreek Resort – Motel & Suites, Ephraim Shores, Pheasant Park Resort, Pine Grove Resort, Blacksmith Inn on the Shore, Beach House, Main Street Motel, Ephraim Guest House Condominiums, White Gull Inn, Village Green Lodge DINING SPONSORS: Al Johnson’s, Julie’s Park Café & Motel, The Cookery, Husby’s Food & Spirits, Sister Bay Bowl, Grasse’s Grill, White Gull Inn RETAIL SPONSORS: Bay Shore Outfitters, Tapuat Kombucha, Run Away Shoes, On Deck Clothing Company, Skyway Drive-in, Ecology Sports, Thomas/Pfeifer Insurance, Northern Door Communications, Inc, Edge of Park Rentals PACE TEAM SPONSOR: Ministry Door County Medical Center

Enjoy the hospitality of the Door County Peninsula & Islands.

THANKS FOR RUNNING! The Door County Half Marathon is a

Peninsula pacers

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