Start Time: 9:00 

Course Events             Maps available

2K (1.24 miles)

The 1.24 mile walk/run is a scenic loop that takes walkers/runners southeast along the gravel and wood chipped trails around Hauser’s pond, through the coniferous woods, crossing Big Creek, via a wooden bridge, returning through the pine plantation west toward the finishing area.

5K (3.1 miles)

This course follows the perimeter trail of the Crossroads property, through the coniferous woods, over the wooden bridge north of the Hanson House historical site, and to gravel upgrade beside an old orchard. Runners will head north on grassy trails past the Stonecipher Astronomy building and will follow a trail around Crossroads’ original 53 acres. Runners then head back past the Leif Everson Observatory weaving through The Wild Ones Meadow and crossing Big Creek via wooden bridges to the finish line. Trail includes single and double track, with woodchip, gravel, and dirt foundations.  Each mile is marked.

10K (6.2 miles)

This course follows the 5k route, splitting off at the southeast corner near the Observatory road entrance.  Runners will leave Crossroads property and continue up Cove Road to hook up with a private trail system.  The return will find runners merging into the 5k route to the finish line.

Presenting Sponsor: 

Medical Services

 Provided by Ministry Door County Medical Center.  Athletic trainers and EMRs will be available at the start/finish line and at key points throughout the course.

Awards:

All preregistered participants will receive a custom printed recycled cotton T-shirt.

All participants will receive locally produced refreshments following the run.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream: Donated by Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store www.dairyview.com

 Door County Cherries: Donated by Lautenbach Orchards www.orchardcountry.com

 Homemade Granola: Donated by The Black Walnut Guest House stay@blackwalnut-gh.com

All finishers will receive a blue spruce evergreen tree donated by Evergreen Nursery, Sturgeon Bay, WI. www.evergreennurseryco.com

All participants will have the chance to win a piece of art through lottery, by local artist, Patsy Stierna.

Awards to be Presented:

• Female and Male top overall winners in the 5k and 10k will be awarded a hand thrown bowl created by local artist, Kris Kolinski of Clay on Steele. www.clayonsteele.com
• 1^st place,   Maple Syrup, from Henschel Farms www.rewebb.com/Henschel.htm
• 2^nd place,  Honey donated by Wienkes Market www.atasteofdoorcounty.com
• 3^rd place,   Day Lily donated by LAKESHORES landscape and design www.landscapedoorcounty.com

10K/ 5K: 7& under, 8-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 &up.

2K: No divisions. Fun Run/Walkers only.

Registration  

No refund including weather cancellations. This means that once you register you will not receive a refund for any reason. You can transfer your entry to another person or another event with written permission of the race director. $25 charge for NSF checks.

Check In and Registration

Friday June 22, 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Collins Learning Center

Saturday June 23, 7:30 am at Collins Learning Center

Bikes & Dogs:

Bikes and dogs are not allowed on the course during the race.  As always, dogs are allowed on the property but must be on a leash at all times.  All animal waste must be picked up and removed from the site.

Aid Stations

There will be three water aide stations: 1) start/finish area  2) mile 1.5 (and 3.5 for 10k) at the 5km/10km split-off point at Cove Road   3) mile 3 (and 6 for 10k) north bridge.  Keep it  “GREEN”.  Please bring your own water bottle.  Uncap your bottle and the volunteers will refill your vessel.  No paper waste.

The Historical Village at the Crossroads, sponsored by the Door County Historical Society, will be open during this event.   www.crossroadsatbigcreek.org/village.htm

 Earth Friendly Points

• Recycled cotton shirts
• Post event refreshments are locally grown or produced within 30 miles
• Paper goods are biodegradable
• Food waste is composted
• Water bottle usage in place of paper waste
• Awards are made locally by artists and businesses
• Courses are marked with reusable flags that are removed after the event
• Event promotes a silent sport for all ages with minimal footprint
• Increases awareness of ‘green’ living in our community
• Proceeds from the event support the general fund at Crossroads at Big Creek Environmental Learning Center

Thank you to the Luanne and Bob Desotelle, Mike and Kim Herlache, Ostrand families for allowing us to extend our annual run on their private property.

Thank You to Jeff Crumbaugh and Great Lakes Endurance LLC for being an inspiration  by your leadership and action in providing environmentally conscious trail runs, providing a model  structure, and a layout for this third annual event. www.greatlakesendurance.com

Part one… the planning.

The 3rd Annual Running Green for Crossroads Trail Walk Run takes place on Saturday, June 23, 2012 starting at 9:00 am at Crossroads at Big Creek in Door County, Wisconsin.

Part two… the race.

Part three… the follow-up.

Running Green for Crossroads 2011

Set amidst spruce and cedar woodlands and passing through meadows abounding with early summer foliage, the annual Running Green for Crossroads Trail Run/Walk was a memorable opportunity for people from 6 through 80 years of age to enjoy nature.

Like the waters of Big Creek, the runners moved at a quick clip through the preserve, passing over all five wooden bridges on their way to the finish line after completing 10k, 5k, or 2k of groomed trails. Jim Maki, one of the charter members of Crossroads, was there to congratulate them and pass out a lush pine tree provided by Evergreen Nursery to each finisher.

“This race is now our favorite and we run a lot,” says a couple from mid-state, “well laid-out trails, well organized and friendly people!”

Between volunteers handing out bib numbers and T-shirts to the support crew cheering on the runners and walkers along the trail, there was plenty of action for the volunteers that hosted more than 200 participants and friends.

Afterwards, on the porch of the Historical Village’s General Store, the Friends of Crossroads provided snacks donated by Robinson’s Orchard, Scaturo’s, Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store, Lautenbach’s Orchard, Black Walnut Guest House, served in ecofriendly bowls from Glas: The Green Coffeehouse.

The female and male overall winners received a hand-crafted pottery bowl made by Kris Kolinski of Clay on Steele of Algoma. First, second, and third place prizes in all 18 age groups received either local maple syrup from Henschel Farms and Country View Farm, or local honey from Wienke’s Market and Pam Johnson Honey.

First prize also earned a hand-painted watercolor scroll by Theresa Meredith. All places received an issue of Trail Runner Magazine. Chip-timing results for the June 25, 2011 Running Green for Crossroads Run can be viewed at Tortoise & Hare Race Management.

Remember to note June 23, 2012 for next year’s, Annual Running Green for Crossroads Trail Run. Learn more at CrossrodsRun.com where they hope to see you on the trails! Andrew Bryan, a newbie runner, enjoyed his first race so much that he says he now runs several times a week on the Crossroads trails.

The ‘Friends of Crossroads’ and the Running Green for Crossroads volunteer team wishes to thank the following sponsors for making the second annual Running Green for Crossroads, such a success.

Sponsors:
Ministry Health Care, Evergreen Nursery, Friends of Crossroads, DesignWise Studios, Greens N’Grains

Awards:
Path and Paddle Outfitters, Kris Kolinski of Clay on Steele, Henschel Farms, Wienke’s Market, Countryview Farms, Pam Johnson Honey, Dan Swanson, Theresa Kay-Meredith, Jim Maki, Deb Whitelaw-Gorski, Gretchen Schmelzer

Refreshments:
Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store, Lautenbach Orchards, Black Walnut Guest House, Scaturo’s Bakery, Glas the Green Coffeehouse

Donations:
Animal Clinic of Door County, Door County Candy, Whitetails Unlimited, Raibrook Foundation, Del Herrbold Insurance, Cellcom, Door County Dental, Dr. Daniel and Heidi Tomaszewski, Associated Bank, Forbes Funeral Home, Ross Wealth Management, Bay Pharmacy, Dr. Shawn and Susan Melarvie, David and Ann Miller, Sandra and Rodger Anderson, Lakeshore Landscape and Design, Wal-Mart, Target, Trillium Herbal Company, Cornucopia, The Oilerie, Harbor Ridge Winery

CLICK for a Race Packet.

Medical services will be provided by Ministry Door County Medical Center. Athletic trainers and EMRs will be available at the start/finish line and at key points throughout the course.

CLICK for a Race Registration Form.

Awards:

All participants will receive locally produced refreshments following the run.

Homemade Vanilla Ice Cream: donated by Schopf’s Dairy View Country Store www.dairyview.com

Homemade Granola: donated by The Black Walnut Guest House stay@blackwalnut-gh.com

Compostable bowls donated by Glas the Green Coffeehouse www.glascoffee.com

All preregistered participants will receive a Custom-printed, recycled cotton T-shirt co-sponsored by Greens N Grains www.greens-n-grains.com

All participants will receive a reusable market bag donated by Path and Paddle Outfitters www.pathandpaddle.com

All finishers will receive a native sapling donated by Evergreen Nursery, Sturgeon Bay, WI. www.evergreennursery.com

Awards to be Presented:

• Female and Male top overall winners in the 5k and 10k will be awarded a hand-thrown bowl created by local artist, Kris Kolinski of Clay on Steele. www.clayonsteele.com
• 1^st place, Hand-painted Watercolor Award, by local artist, Theresa Kay- Meredith
• 2^nd place, Maple Syrup, from Henschel Farms www.rewebb.com/Henschel.htm
• 3^rd place, Honey from Pam Johnson, produced locally in Carlsville