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Great Pumpkin Chase 5K Run/Walk

Hixon Forest

Saturday, October 27, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

 

Date

Start: Saturday, October 27, 2012 @ 9:00 AM

Address

Hixon Forest
La Crosse, WI

Fees

$20 in advance, $25 day of race

Registration Closing Date

Thursday, October 25, 2012 @ 10:00 PM PST

Brief Description

This beautiful trek through the autumn colors of Hixon Forest is 100% off road! The Great Pumpkin Chase 5K Run/Walk is an exciting annual fundraiser for WisCorps and all proceeds benefit conservation and trail rehabilitation efforts in the area.

Packet Pickup

**New this year** Packet pickup will be at the WisCorps headquarters located at 2702 Quarry Road in La Crosse, WI. Packets will be available from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on October 24, 25, and 26.

Parking

Parking is very limited at the Hixon Forest trailhead off of Highway 16. Overflow parking will be available at the WisCorps headquarters and at Forest Hills Golf Course. There will be signage directing participants to the starting area from these overflow sites.

Additional Information

- T-shirt for the first 250 participants to register - Awards given to top three finishers in each age division - Prize awarded for Best Costume Contest - Finish line celebration with food, refreshments, and live music

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