2021 Door County Half Marathon Guide by Door County Pulse

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2021 OFFICIAL GUIDE DOOR COUNTY HALF MARATHON & NICOLET BAY 5K

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The Door County Half Marathon will start at 10 am Saturday, October 30. Runners should allow 10 – 15 minutes to walk from the Runners’ Concourse to the starting line on Shore Rd.

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.

HALF MARATHON

I have never run a half marathon – I have not even attempted to – but I admire all those that do and I love being a spectator. The common goal of those running combined with their friends and family lined up along the course to cheer and encourage is something to behold.

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Races are a celebration of the human spirit – a demonstration of humanity’s resolve to overcome a challenge and to push physical and mental capacities to another level. I have watched over 30 marathons, dozens of half marathons and all sorts of other races. I have always walked away from them inspired by those that crossed the finish line, those that did not but tried, and by the volunteers and spectators that cheered on their friends and family as well as strangers they had never met. We will gather on Saturday morning, October 30. We will return to the course. We will watch. We will run. We will cheer. I am looking forward to this year’s Door County Half Marathon and Nicloet Bay 5k, spending some time in the park with friends, family and our community. I am looking forward to celebrating a run in Peninsula State Park with all of you.

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 ever-changing scenery through one of Wisconsin’s most beautiful 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.

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, beverages, a free beer from One Barrel Brewing Co. in the Runners’ Concourse.

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.

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A half marathon is a test of will and endurance and it is also a test of the human spirit. Those that attempt to complete it and those that do complete it are to be admired. It is a demonstration of what humanity is capable of accomplishing. Good luck in the races! Thanks for coming!

All half marathon participants receive a long-sleeve race shirt, a finisher’s medal, and food and drink (including beer from One Barrel Brewing Co.) in the Runners’ Concourse area.

A RUN & PARTY IN PENINSULA STATE PARK

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Husby’s Food & Spirits | White Gull Inn | Julie’s Park Cafe Al Johnson’s Swedish Restaurant & Butik | Al Johnson’s Stabbur

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RUNNER

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for participating in the 13th 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!

AFTER YOU ARRIVE IN THE PARK

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 The Packet Pickup and Expo will be held at the Baileys Harbor Town Hall at the corner of County F and Highway 57, from 1 – 9 pm. (Packet pickup on Saturday is at Nicolet Bay inside the park from 8 – 9 am). Get official Door County Half Marathon gear at the expo, or shop for great gear from Run Away Shoes.

Getting to the Park

Purchase annual ($28 for WI plates, $38 for out-of-state plates) or daily ($10, $13) park stickers at Packet Pickup if you plan to drive to the park. Pay by cash or check only.

There are two ways to get to Peninsula State Park, carpool or ride the shuttle (see shuttle stops and times on the Shuttle Schedule).

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30

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.

The Door County Half Marathon begins at 10 am. The starting line is near the boat launch. (See map.) The Nicolet Bay 5k begins at 10:15 am. The starting line is on Shore Road, about a quarter mile from the half marathon starting line. (See map.)

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. 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.

Photo by Steve Brandt.

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.

At the Runner’s Concourse The Runners’ Concourse is located near Nicolet Beach. Here you will find Packet Pickup, Gear Check, Merchandise, Pace Team info, concessions, and bathrooms. Porta-johns will be located in the Runners’ Concourse as well as near the starting line and just before each aid station. Your cell phone may not work in the park. Designate a location to meet with family and friends after the race.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS DAY & TIME EVENT LOCATION FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 8:00 am – Dusk Course Open 1 – 9 pm Packet Pickup

Peninsula State Park Baileys Harbor Town Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 8 am Shuttle Bus Pickup 8 – 9:00 am Packet Pickup 10 am Door County Half Marathon 10:15 am Nicolet Bay 5K 11:00 am Live Music, The Moonlighters 11:45 am Nicolet Bay 5K Awards 12:30 pm Half Marathon Awards 2:30 pm Final Shuttle Leaves

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The starting line for the Door County Half Marathon is roughly a half mile from the Runner’s Concourse. Please give yourself 15 minutes to walk from the concourse to the starting line and find your spot in the starting chute. Slower runners and walkers should start near the back of the pack.

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. • 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.

SHUTTLE SCHEDULE Saturday, October 30

Important race notes

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 and Gibraltar School in Fish Creek, 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 – 2:30 pm. Please note designated roads inside the park will be closed until 1:30 pm.

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.

Running with another person’s bib is not allowed.

TIME LOCATION PICK-UP 8 am AppleCreek Resort Lodging Guests Only Bay Breeze Resort Lodging Guests Only Birchwood Lodge Lodging Guests Only Eagle Harbor Inn Lodging Guests Only Ephraim Shores Lodging Guests Only High Point Inn Lodging Guests Only Homestead Suites Lodging Guests Only Julie’s Park Café & Motel Lodging Guests Only Parkwood Lodge Lodging Guests Only Pheasant Park Resort Lodging Guests Only Pine Grove Resort Lodging Guests Only Scandinavian Lodge Lodging Guests Only Waterbury Inn Lodging Guests Only Evergeen Hill Condominiums Lodging Guests Only 11 – 2:30 pm Buses begin return stops to the Locations listed above. 8 – 2:30 pm* Skyway Drive-In Theatre Runners/Spectators/Volunteers Hwy 42, Fish Creek 8 – 2:30 pm* Gibraltar School Hwy 42, Fish Creek

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*Buses will run continuously during these times. Return stops to all pick-up points. Dogs are not allowed on the shuttles. Please mask while riding shuttles to protect our drivers and each other.

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

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, and bag pickup. This is also where you can claim your free beer from One Barrel Brewing Co. Athletic trainers from Door County Medical Center will be stationed at the Door County Medical Center Tent in the Runners’ Concourse. Awards ceremony for overall winners only for 5k will be at 11:15am. Please make sure to check the results board to see if you’re an age group winner (1st, 2nd & 3rd) and pick up your award at the awards table. Awards ceremony for overall winners and male & female masters only for the half marathon will be at 12:30pm. Please make sure to check the results board to see if you’re an age group winner (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th) and pick up your award at the awards table. The Moonlighters will provide live music from 11 am - 2 pm. The final shuttle leaves the concourse at 2:30 pm.

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SPECTATOR INFO Peninsula State Park provides spectators with a one-of-a-kind 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. Roads into the park close at 9 am. Spectators may ride shuttles into the park. Sorry, pets are not allowed at Nicolet Bay Beach, the location of the Runner’s Concourse, per state park rules. We also do not allow dogs on the race course, at the finish line area, or on shuttles. Dogs must be on a leash at all times in other areas of the park.

Here are your best bets for watching the Half Marathon: 1. The Starting Line: While the Starting line can be accessed via Shore Road from the Runners’ Concourse, it is recommended that spectators walk the trail along Nicolet Bay to reduce congestion in the starting chute. The starting line is a 10 - 15 minute walk from the Runners’ Concourse. When exiting the Nicolet Bay Boat Launch parking lot, spectators will have a great place to see the runners off for the half marathon and have plenty of time to walk back along Shore Road to get to the start of the Nicolet Bay 5k if you want. 2. Mile 2/11: From the Runners’ Concourse area, cross Shore Road to reach the overflow parking lot (AFT Parking Lot). Take Sunset Trail to the Theater sign, and take a right which will

lead you past the amphitheater and on to the Tennison Bay Campground and Shore Road at about mile two. From the Runners’ Concourse, it will be about a half mile to the viewing location, so spectators should allow for 10-15 minutes to make this walk. (Be aware of the pace at which the runner you would like to see is running, it could be difficult to catch them at mile two.) The half marathon runners will pass this spot once more just before mile 11. 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.

AID STATIONS Aid stations for the Door County Half Marathon and the Nicolet Bay 5k are staffed by volunteers from peninsula nonprofits. The County Half Marathon donates $500 to the organization of each group’s choice. (But a “Thank you!” as you run by helps too.) AH – Staffed by Gibraltar Junior Class Located by Eagle Bluff Lighthouse on Shore Road. Used along the half marathon route at mile 1 1/2 and at mile 11 ½. Used on the Nicolet Bay 5k route at about the 1 1/2 mile mark. BG – Mighty Pioneers 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 Mighty Pioneers are Sevastopol’s 4k-6th grade youth sports organization. The main emphasis of the organization is to develop and enhance fundamentals, learn the importance of teamwork, and teach good sportsmanship for all youth participating in sports at Sevastopol.

C – Staffed by Shepherd of the Bay Guatemala Mission Trip Located on Mengelberg Lane near Blossomburg Cemetery along the half marathon route near 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. I – Staffed by Peninsula Preschool Located atop the infamous climb to Sven’s Bluff on Skyline Road along the half marathon route just beyond mile 5. Peninsula Preschool is a nature-based school that provides a safe and loving environment where children are free to play and learn. The school recently partnered with the Ridges Sanctuary and is excited about the possibility of becoming Door County’s first official nature-based preschool.

D – Staffed by the YMCA Located on Hemlock Road along the half marathon route just past mile 6. The Door County YMCA is strengthening the foundations of community through youth development, 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 10th 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. Blue Star - Runner’s Concourse

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2019 RACE WINNERS The 2019 Door County Half Marathon featured a familiar pair of runners breaking the finish-line tape. Rodee Schneider of Madison won the race for the fourth time, and Hanna Christensen, also of Madison, won her second as she shattered her own women’s course record with a time of 1:22:05. Christensen led the fastest field of women in the race’s 12-year history. Maggie Priebe of Green Bay (1:23:43) and Kelsey Seiler of Chicago (1:24:09) both beat Chrisensen’s old course record of 1:24:20, set in 2015. Schneider finished in 1:15:16, topping second-place finisher Tim Kowols of Green Bay by more than three minutes.

The 2021 Run for a Cause Team This year 21 runners joined our Run For A Cause team, raising a combined $10,089 for area charities. Each participant receives a free race entry when they commit to raising at least $250 for charity. Now in its 11th year, the program has raised more than $190,000 for charities.

The race was not held in 2020 because of the pandemic.

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The 2019 Run for Cause Team. Photo by Len Villano.

Door County Habitat for Humanity Tim Kowols Door County Medical Center Dental Clinic Gerald Rex Friends of Plum & Pilot Island Kimberly Wells Milwaukee RiverKeepers Cal Pokora

Rodee Schneider won his fourth Door County Half Marathon in 2019. Hanna Christensen set a women’s course record in 2019. Photos by Len Villano.

COURSE RECORDS

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Madeleine Jamieson

Sue Baldwin Fund Deb Davis Brett Lecy Maureen Mercier Karen Nordahl The Clearing Folk School Terrie Cooper Cindy Schneider Anne Ginger Mike Schneider Tammy Musiel Randy Tyson Carol Notermann Yvonne Tyson Tom Nottermann Curt Wessel Erik Rinkleff Write On Door County Lauren Ward

Check Your PACE

Pace team on hand to guide runners

Door County Half Marathon Male 1. Tyler Sigl, Seymour, 1:07:56 (2017) 2. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:08:57 (2008) 3. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:09:02 (2009) 4. Brian Finnel, Forestville, 1:09:07 (2012) 5. Jason Ryf, Oshkosh, 1:09:51 (2010)

Nicolet Bay 5k Male 1. Dustin Hudeck, 15:59 (2016) 2. Trent Evans, 16:06 (2014) 3. Roy Pugsley, 16:11 (2014) 4. Mark Cabellaro, 16:16 (2018) 5. Ben Schmitt, 22, Burlington, 16:31 (2012)

Door County Half Marathon Female 1. Hanna Christensen, 28, Madison, 1:22:05 (2019) 2. Maggie Priebe, 27, Green Bay, 1:23:43 (2019) 3. Kelsey Seiler, 27, Chicago, 1:24:09 (2019) 4. Hanna Knurr, Madison, 1:24:20 (2015) 5. Molly Schneider, 27, Madison, 1:25:30 (2013)

Nicolet Bay 5k Female 1. Anna Gray, 18:29 (2018) 2. Allison Arndt, 34, Franklin, 18:58 (2014) 3. Liz Gilbert, 25, Sturgeon Bay, 19:05 (2015) 4. Bailey Wolf, 12, Oconto Falls, 19:44 (2011) 5. Liz Gilbert, 29, Sturgeon Bay, 19:54 (2019)

The team is organized by Krista Eliot, a veteran of 40 marathons and experienced member of both New Balance and Nike pace teams. Eliot said the pace team’s goal is to help runners finish within one minute of the goal time. “We’re here to help you, provide encouragement and support for runners to keep that finish goal in sight,” Eliot said.

Door County Half Marathon Male Masters 1. Eric Pilling, 1:17:45 (2016) 2. Matthew Braaksma, Madison, 1:19:44 (2018) 3. Kurt Van Den Plas, 45, Kewaunee, 1:22:56 (2016) 4. Russ Soukup, 51, Two Rivers, 1:23:33 (2013) 5. Kurt Van Den Plas, 44, Kewaunee, 1:23:40 (2015)

Nicolet Bay 5k Male Masters 1. Roy Pugsley, 45, Potomac Falls, Virginia, 16:11 (2014) 2. Tony Kessler, 45, Kimberly, 18:21 (2012) 3. Tony Kessler, 47, Menasha, 18:37 (2014) 4. Brian Busse, 41, De Pere, 19:10 (2019) 5. Tony Kessler, 43, Kimberly, 20:21 (2010) 5. Andy Nicoli, 43, Grafton, 20:21 (2019)

The hills of the race challenge runners, especially if you have not done any hill training for the race. Runners should not necessarily expect pacers to run at the exact same pace throughout the race. Pace team members aim to maintain their prescribed pace up the hills, but there will likely be a slower pace going uphill, and faster going downhill. They will also slow or stop at aid stations, with slower pace teams taking slightly more time.

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. Kris Rostas, 55, Appleton, 1:30:53 (2019) 5. Cleo Ferris, 44, De Pere, 1:32:31 (2014)

Pacers will be on hand at the Door County Half Marathon to help guide runners to a successful finish. You’ll find them at the starting line holding signs with their goal finish times on them.

Nicolet Bay 5k Female Masters 1. Becky Vander Heiden, 40, Monona, 20:30 (2019) 2. Heather Tuttle-Copeland, 42, De Pere, 20:44 (2014) 3. Rebecca Coutre, 21:16 (2018) 4. Koreena Renard, 49, New Franken, 22:33 (2019) 5. Paula Kastenson, 52, Sturgeon Bay, 22:45 (2008)

2021 Prize Packages and Awards Our overall and masters division winners in the Door County Half Marathon each receive pottery created by Race Director Brian Fitzgerald, in addition to other prizes from local businesses.

The 2019 Door County Half Marathon Pace Team. Photo by Len Villano.

Your 2021 Pace Team

Race Director Brian Fitzgerald is a co-founder of the Peninsula Pacers: the organizers of the Door County Half Marathon, Peninsula Century Fall Challenge and Spring Classic bike rides, Door County Pond Hockey Tournament, Hey Hey 5K and Door County Beer Festival. He also handles course and aid-station operations for the MS Challenge Walk and is the bike and run course director for the Door County Triathlon. An avid outdoors enthusiast, Fitzgerald loves to ski, run and bike throughout the peninsula, doing them all much faster than he drives. He lives in Ephraim with his wife, Tracey.

David Eliot Door County Half Marathon Co-founder David Eliot is a co-founder of the Door County Half Marathon and the Peninsula Pacers: organizers of the Door County Half Marathon, Peninsula Century Fall Challenge and Spring Classic bike rides, Door County Pond Hockey Tournament, Hey Hey 5K and Door County Beer Festival. He’s also a co-founder and the publisher of the Peninsula Pulse weekly newspaper and Door County Living magazine. A member of various local boards, he lives in Baileys Harbor with his wife, Krista, who is the race’s paceteam coordinator.

Jordan Burress Project Manager and Registration Director Jordan Burress is the project manager and registration director for the Peninsula Pacers:

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1:45 (8:01 min/mile) Chris Schmitz and Mike Guth 1:50 (8:23 min/mile) Curt Brey and Jon Moreau 1:55 (8:46 min/mile) David Schroeder and Chad Otis 2:00 (9:09 min/mile) Aaron Hizon and Raymond Rivera 2:05 (9:32 min/mile) Fred Kramer and Beth Buboltz 2:10 (9:55 min/mile) Katie Houle and Jean Lemke 2:15 (10:18 min/mile) Aaron Schneider and Angela Bilbrey 2:20 (10:41 min/mile) Marty Thomas and JJ Teskey 2:25 (11:04 min/mile) Paula Meyer and Kimberly Huntley 2:30 (11:27) min/mile) Ann Scholl and Jackie Kohlhagen

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Thank You Volunteers!

THE TEAM Brian Fitzgerald

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organizers of the Door County Half Marathon, Peninsula Century Fall Challenge and Spring Classic bike rides, Door County Pond Hockey Tournament, Hey Hey 5K and Door County Beer Festival. She lives in Sister Bay with her husband, Justin, and their three daughters.

Myles Dannhausen Jr. Race Assistant Myles Dannhausen Jr. is involved in the many events of the Peninsula Pacers and has been a member of the Door County Half Marathon team since the first running. He is a three-time marathon finisher and co-owner of Peninsula Publishing and Distribution. He lives in Sister Bay with his wife, Anne; and son, Connor. Joni Witalison Volunteer Coordinator Joni Witalison is a Door County native who lives in Fish Creek with her husband, Gary. She helps coordinate volunteers in Girl Scouting, at Door Community Auditorium and at other Pacers events. She also owns her own salon, A Cut Above, in Fish Creek.

Krista Eliot

Adam Peronto Aid-station Coordinator Upon graduating from UW-Eau Claire, Peronto moved to Door County to work as an exercise physiologist and community-outreach coordinator for Door County Medical Center. After four years at the hospital, he took an executive director position with SnowKraft Nordic. Peronto serves on the board of directors of the Algoma Venture Academy and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Door County. He also enjoys coaching Special Olympics, backpacking, camping and playing soccer.

Marla Maney Shuttle Coordinator Marla has been involved in the event world from both a participant and staff perspective for over a decade. She’s competed in triathlons, run marathons such as New York, San Diego and Chicago, completed a 50-mile ultra and worked as staff for events in Wisconsin, Maryland and Florida. In her free time Marla enjoys traveling with her husband and loves to spoil their doberman Lenny.

Lars Johnson

Pace-team Coordinator

Door County Half Marathon Co-founder

Pace-team coordinator Krista Eliot has been a part of the race since it started. As an experienced runner of 40 marathons and many other races, Eliot’s input has been vital in catering the race to the needs of our runners. She lives in Baileys Harbor with her husband, race co-founder David Eliot.

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

One of the best parts of working at the Door County Half Marathon is coming together with such a fantastic group of volunteers each year. From members of high school service clubs and church groups, to 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, and no matter what we throw at them, they respond with enthusiasm and a smile. 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!