Events
Description
Sponsored by the Whitefish Area Property Owners Association (WAPOA), Grandpa's Run for the Walleye was established 24 years ago in memory of Grandpa Boots Buthman. The course, starting and finishing at the Crosslake Community Center, is on a flat scenic route through beautiful Crosslake.
We are excited to announce our special 24th annual Grandpa's 5K Run for the Walleye, which will be a Virtual Race taking place of the traditional Grandpa's Run for the Walleye. The Virtual Race will be July 3-11 and is open to everyone! The race this year will be only a 5K run/walk; the 10K and kids Sunfish Dash will occur again in 2022. We do encourage families to include their children in the 5K event and if they register, they will also earn a shirt. As it is a family event, strollers and dogs are welcome. Fee is $30 per Entrant.
The proceeds from the Run have been used to enhance fish habit in the Whitefish Chain of Lakes. However, for 2021, all proceeds will go to the Area Food Shelves.
WHAT IS A VIRTUAL RUN?
In a virtual run, you will run a 5K on your own, or with a friend (making sure to follow social distancing guidelines). We encourage you to run our traditional 5K Course if you are in Crosslake during the July 3-11 time period. However, it can be run anywhere in the world if that is more convenient. Click Here for the Crosslake traditional 5K course.
You will want to keep track of your time and insure you run at least a 5K (3.1 miles).
When finished with your run, you submit your time using the different options listed below.
That’s it!
WHEN IS THE RUN?
The time frame for completing the run is from July 3-11. You can submit your race result as of 9 am. on Saturday, July 3. Your last chance to submit your results are Sunday, July 11 at 11:59 pm.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Click Here or the SignUp button above to register for the Virtual Run. Registration Closes July 3 at 11:59pm
HOW DO I GET MY TSHIRT?
T-shirts will be available for pickup on July 10 from 8:30 am to 10 am at the Moonlite Bay Parking Lot, Crosslake .
Those who would like to receive their race shirt via mail can choose that option during the registration process for an additional $5.00
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR TIME?
You may submit your time between 9:00am July 3 and 11:59 pm July 11, 2021.
There will be various ways to submit your time including clicking the Results button above or click here. Click Here for a detailed explanation of the various options for submitting your time or if you are having trouble submitting a time.
You can take a screenshot/photo of your time and race route using an app like Strava or Garmin, if you have that available, in case we run into any issues or need to verify your run. But that is not required. And, don’t forget to take a great selfie to include on a Facebook post.
Pickle Events Timing will compile the results.
WHAT ABOUT RESULTS AND PRIZES?
Results will be available at the Results Link from July 3-11. After July 11, you can find overall results and age group results, as well as a Finisher’s Certificate, at www.pickleevents.com/r/2021/walleye. You will also receive an email with a link to the results site at that time.
Virtual race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this virtual race, click the button below.
Virtual race Website
Additional virtual race information can be found at https://wapoa.org.
Course Map
You are welcome to run your Virtual Race anywhere, but if you are in Crosslake July 3-11, we encourage you to use the course as shown on the 5K map. The Start Line, Finish Line, and all corners will be marked with arrows on the pavements,
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Place
Crosslake Community Center
Crosslake, MN US 56442
Directions
Virtual race Survey
Please complete the following survey to help us better understand your virtual race experience.
