1. How many miles is a 5K?
3.1 miles
2. What is the route?
The race will start and end at the Taylor County Fair Grounds in Medford, WI. The route will be on city roads and sidewalks. Check back soon for the exact map of the race.
3. What are the age categories?
12 and under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 and over
4. Can I win a medal and the Poker Hand money?
Yes
5. Will there be water on the route?
Yes. There will be two water stops. At each stop, racers will pick up a total of 2 playing cards
6. How does the Poker Hand work?
7. Can I win the Poker hands, even if I walk?
Yes, everyone that participates in the run/walk is in the running for the poker money
8. What else is included in the race?
Each participant who registers before July 22, is guaranteed a t-shirt. Each finisher will also receive one free drink coupon.
9. Will this race have professional timing?
Yes. Performance Timing has been contracted for this race.
3.1 miles
2. What is the route?
The race will start and end at the Taylor County Fair Grounds in Medford, WI. The route will be on city roads and sidewalks. Check back soon for the exact map of the race.
3. What are the age categories?
12 and under
13 - 19
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
60 and over
4. Can I win a medal and the Poker Hand money?
Yes
5. Will there be water on the route?
Yes. There will be two water stops. At each stop, racers will pick up a total of 2 playing cards
6. How does the Poker Hand work?
- Each participant in the race will start with one playing card.
- Along the route, each participant will receive two more cards at the water stops.
- After crossing the finish line, participants will receive their last two cards.
- If a participant has a duplicate card (i.e. Two, 4 of spades), they will exchange the duplicate for a new card at the end of the race.
- If you are serious runner, you will be able to pick your cards at the beginning and end of the race, so that you do not have to stop at the water stations.
7. Can I win the Poker hands, even if I walk?
Yes, everyone that participates in the run/walk is in the running for the poker money
8. What else is included in the race?
Each participant who registers before July 22, is guaranteed a t-shirt. Each finisher will also receive one free drink coupon.
9. Will this race have professional timing?
Yes. Performance Timing has been contracted for this race.