Best Fest 5K & 1 Mile Run/Walk (Running is not canceled in 2020!)

307 W Cook St
Portage, WI 53901

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In 2020 - Running is NOT Canceled!

Come join us for the Best Fest annual 5k run/walk and 1 mile run/walk.  This event will be held either in person like normal or virtually depending on the state of the nation. This event will once again feature a high quality tech shirt (available in men's/women's/youth sizes) and NEW this year, everyone will get a medal. This race is for competitive and noncompetitive participants. Seasoned runners and short distance walkers are all welcome to participate and enjoy the Portage area in a unique way. The race course highlights our beautiful city for the flat 5k run/walk.

All race proceeds go to benefit St. Mary's Immaculate Conception parish. 

Event details and schedule

RACE LOCATION: ST. MARY's of THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (In person) OR wherever you choose (in the event of a virtual race).

307 W COOK STREET, PORTAGE, WI 53701   

EVENTS: 1 MILE RUN/WALK: 9:30 AM. 5K RUN/WALK Start: 10:00 AM OR anytime the weekend of May 16th/17th (in the event of a virtual race).!

AGE DIVISIONS: MALE/FEMALE (5K RUN): 7 & under, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-20, 21-25, 26-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60 & over   

RESULTS AND AWARDS: Awards and gift certificates to the top three overall male and female finishers of the 5K run. In addition everyone will get a medal for their participation. The top three in the one mile run will receive an award. (Results will be annouced either after the event in the Best Fest tent OR after 6:00 PM on May 17th in the event of a virtual race!)

PACKET PICKUP: Day before registration and packet pickup: Friday May 17th from 5PM - 8PM at the Best Fest tent, 315 W Cook St, Portage, WI 53901. Race day registration and packet pickup: 7:00 AM until time of each race at the Best Fest Tent, 315 W Cook St, Portage, WI 53901. 

OR Your t-shirt and medal will be available for pickup / mailed to you (in the event of a virtual race).

FEES & RACE INFORMATION: Register online. Want to register by paper? Using the link below, you can fill out the registration form and bring to the parish center. https://tinyurl.com/BestFestFunRun

All pre-registered participants receive high quality tech t-shirt and runner participation medal. Day before and race day registration cannot guarantee tech shirt. (There will be no re-order of shirts).

Day of race there will be fruit, bagels, water and pre/post race music. For information email kari.krakow@gmail.com (this will be applicable for the in person event only)

Awards Ceremony will happen approximately at 11:00 AM in Best Fest Tent (In person event only). 


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