Lake Country Challenge
Lake Country Challenge - A New Tradition Starts Today!
Make Lake Country your Labor Day designation for a multi sport vacation. Something for the entire family. Free kiddos run, 5K, 10K, 8 Mile & Half Marathon.
Friday August 30 - Lake Country Twilight 5K, 10K and Kiddos K
This is a super fast out and back course on the Lake Country Trail (paved). The event starts right before sunset and serves as a perfect warm-up for the half marathon. Bring the kids for a free kiddos 1K. They will receive a finisher medal. Sorry no shirts for the kiddos.
5K Course Map 10K Course Map Race Day Instructions Schedule Parking
Saturday August 31 - Lake Country Half Marathon & 8 Miler
Eight Miler added for 2019
Runners start across from Lac la Belle and head north on the isthmus between Fowler Lake and Lac la Belle. Turning west into the Village of Lac la Belle, the course hugs the lake before heading into the country side. The course returns to the Village of Lac la Belle again hugging the western side of the lake. Once runners reach Wisconsin Ave, it is a fast and flat sprint to the finish at City Beach on the lake.
All 8 milers and half finishers receive a custom finisher medal.
Half Course Map 8 Mile Course Map Race Day Instructions Schedule Parking
Price
| Event | April | June | August 16 | August 30 | |
| Kiddos 1K | Free | Free | Free | Free | Free |
| 5K / 10K | $25 | $30 | $30 | $35 | $35 |
| 8 Miler | $30 | $35 | $40 | $45 | $50 |
| Half Marathon | $40 | $45 | $50 | $55 | $60 |
| Challenge | $60 | $70 | $75 | $80 | $90 |
Overall Male & Female will receive plaques & flowers.
Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive a custom medal.
All half marathon finishers will receive a custom finisher medal.
The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.
Water and sports drinks are available on course and at the finish line. Restrooms are available at start/finish and on the course.
Half & 8 Mile Aid Stations
| Mile | Location | Water | Sports Drink | Gel | Restroom |
| Mile 2 | Hwy 67 & Lac LaBelle | x | x | ||
| Mile 4 | Lang & Seeger | x | x | x | |
| Mile 5.25 / Mile 8 | Ski Slide & McMahan | x | x | x | x |
| Mile 9 | Lang & Seeger | x | x | x | |
| Mile 11.5 | Mary Lane & Mary Lane Ct | x | x | x |
Distances are based on half marathon course
Free Fresh Fruit Bar
Make sure you stop in an enjoy our free fresh fruit bar after the half.
Everyone who is registered by noon August 22nd will be guaranteed a custom shirt. After that, we cannot guarantee shirts and they will only be available while on line supplies last. The shirts are gendar specific dry wick. The FEMALE shirts run small!
Parking is available in municiple lots. Please note, on Saturday there is no parking in lot P. The Oconomowoc Farmer's market uses that lot starting at 6:00 am.
We need volunteers for everything from goody bag stuffing to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge.
The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.
Charity Partner
Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC and Gold in September (G9) are pleased to announce the 2018 charity partnership.
G9 is a non-profit dedicated to increasing funding for childhood cancer research and initiatives by growing awareness that inspires action to help every child, everywhere.
As athletes we can make a difference by promoting awareness to help inspire others to take action. Please consider donating to G9 or consider joining our team and help us turn the world GOLD.
This event is a Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC owned, produced, timed & managed event. Need help with an event? Contact us HERE