The 2012 3rd Annual Whitefish Animal Hospital WAG Race is here.Come out on Saturday, May 19, 2012 and race to benefit the Hugh Rogers WAG Park. All proceeds will go to the park.  This is a fundraiser!!!

For more information 
Call Matthew Smeltzer at 406-212-2842
or email at
matthew@runwhitefish.org    

This is a cup-free race.  We will supply a Hydra-Pouch for all 15k participants, but all other racers will be required to carry their own bottle in order to utilize water (donated from Petty John’s Water Supply in Kalispell) at aid stations.

 

Each participant will receive:

Short sleeved cotton t-shirt
Food from Sally’s Bakery & Deli
Ice Cream from Sweet Peaks
Beer from Great Northern (over 21 only)
Pint Glass w/ Run Whitefish & Great Northern Brewery Logo
Hydra Pouch for aid stations (free for 15k participants only)
Chance to win many great raffle prizes from local merchants
Live music by Barnyard Riot

Registration, Packet pick-up & T-shirt deadlines

Online registration is available through the end of May 17th.  Paper applications must be postmarked by May 15th.  To receive a t-shirt your application must be submitted by April 30th.  Packet pick-up is at Whitefish Animal Hospital located at 245 2nd Street West on Friday May 18 and last minute registration is the morning of the race from 8:30 AM to no later than 10:30 AM.  We’ll be set up in the grass of the softball field by the WAG Park.

 

Parking

Please do not park in the main WAG park lot (East of the dog park).  Parking is available on the West side of the dog park and at the Armory.  Please car pool, ride a bike or maybe even run instead of taking a whole parking space all to yourself!

 

Volunteers

We’ll need close to 40 volunteers for this event.  Every registered and confirmed volunteer will receive a special shirt,food and beer w/glass.  All Volunteers need to arrive at the WAG Park no later than 9:30 AM unless notified otherwise by a WAG Race official.  Please fill out a volunteer application from the bar on the left or contact Matthew by phone 406-212-2842 or email matthew@runwhitefish.org

 

 

Aid Stations & Course Guides

There will be four aid stations along the course.  One at Memorial Park (2nd & Pine) for the 15k and 4 mile and three more along the 15k course.  All will have water and a toilet.  All Run Whitefish races are cup-free races.  This means you’ll need to carry your own bottle.  We will have a water station at the start/finish area with water bottles and Hydra-Pouches available for purchase (15k participant receive a HydraPouch with registration).  Volunteers will also be at all intersections to cheer you on and make sure you stay on course.  Any participants running slower than 15 minute miles may find aid stations and intersections vacant of volunteers!  If you stop without finishing the race then you need to check in with a volunteer, police officer or WAG Race official before leaving.  Otherwise, we’ll waste unnecessary time looking for you!

 

Age Divisions

will update soon

 

Children Participation

Children 10 and under race for free!  Unless your child is in a stroller, you’ll need to register them as well.  This way we can make sure everyone is off the course safely.  They’ll receive a timing chip and bib number.  If your child wants food and/or shirt, please do not register them for the 10 and under free divisions, but one of the regular divisions instead.

 

Dog Participation

Participants are encouraged to run or walk with your canine companion on a leash.  Because the 15k course will be USATF certified having a dog attached would disqualify you for any USATF records, but not locally.  Anyone who chooses to run with a dog will have results posted in separate divisions.

 

Awards and Prizes

will update soon

 

Food

Lunch will be provided by Sally’s Bakery & Deli and Ice cream will be provided by Sweet Peaks.  All food and drink including a glass is included in registration fees.