Special Olympics Wisconsin: Local Offices

Leader Telegram Buckshot Run

Ending Summer with a BANG!

Online registration closes at noon on September 3, 2009

The Buckshot Run is a two-mile or five-mile run or walk in and around beautiful Carson Park in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Celebrating it's 27th year, the Buckshot is family fun and the biggest run/walk in the area. After your run, cool down with a cold beverage and listen to live music from our local musicians. Buy a brat and wait for results!

Participants receive an official Buckshot Run T-shirt to remember the event. Register before August 22 for an early bird discount to guarantee your T-shirt size!

One of Wisconsin's Top 10 Racing Events!

Race Date: Saturday, September 5, 2009
Tuesday with the Buckshot: 2-mile September 1, 2009
Location: Carson Park, Eau Claire, WI

Fees

$15 - Early Bird registration through August 22
$25 - 2 people or 2 races through August 22**
$20 - August 23 - September 4
$25 - Race day

**To be eligible for the 2nd racer discount online, you must fill out a second online registration form for this person within 24 hours of your registration.

Kids 5 and under free if in stroller or carried, no packet, shirt or award (no need to register). If want to have award & shirt, children must register at regular price.

After Race Fun for Kids!

After the Buckshot, kids with energy to burn can enter the Fun Run at noon. Just have them line up at the finish line. Ages six and under run ¼ mile while ages 7-12 run ½ mile. No fee, no shirt, no awards. But every child who participates earns a prize. Sponsored by the Indianhead Track Club

Chip Timing

Except for Tuesday

Races will be chip timed. These are disposable and you need not turn them back in. Sponsored by Marshfield Clinic.

Results

Results will be published on Sunday, September 6 in the Leader-Telegram and on www.pickleevents.com and www.buckshotrun.com.

Quick Links

Register for the race online
Download a printable registration form
Search for a participant - Make an online pledge with your credit card or view someone's Web page
Already registered? Log in to update your Web page

Race events

Saturday, September 5, 2009

2-Mile Walk/Run - Race at 10:30 a.m.
Registration 7:30 - 10:00
5-Mile Walk/Run - Race at 9 a.m.
Registration 7:30 - 8:30
Awards: 12:30 p.m. in the park
Party in the park: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Live music and refreshments

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

2-Mile Walk/Run - Race at 6 p.m. Registration 5 - 5:50 p.m.

Participants can register online, on race day at registration, through mail or at the Plaza Inn and Suites on Friday night, September 4

Packet Pick-up

Friday, September 4 from 3 - 8 p.m. at the Plaza Hotel and Suites, 1202 W. Clairemont. We are in the TwoRivers One Room this year. Staying overnight? don't miss the Plaza special rate bargain $69 / night. Ask for block #6539

You can also pick up your packets before the race on Saturday. Everyone must pick up a packet to run/walk. Registration closes 1/2 hour before each race.

No roller blades, skates, skateboards, bikes or pets.

Register online and you can

Pay your registration fees online with a credit card.
Use email tools to ask friends and family members for pledges and earn incentive prizes.
Create a web page and add your own photo and text
Online registration ends at noon on Thursday, September 3

2009 Registration Fees

$15 if you register by August 22
$20 if you register August 23-29
$25 if you register the day of the race

Miles of Smiles for our athletes...
Become an Extra Mile Club Member

To be eligible for this exclusive membership, a participant must raise or donate at least $100. Names of Extra Mile Club members will be entered to win a $100 Scheels gift certificate.

2008 Extra Mile Club awards

Raise $100 for an extra mile club knit stocking cap

Raise $200 for an extra mile club flatback pullover zip jacket available in mens or womens styles plus the stocking cap

Winner Prizes

All first place winners in every category will receive a $25 gift card redeemable at Scheels New Balance Concept Shop. Sponsored by New Balance. First through third place will receive awards.

Party in the Park

Eat Brats, hotdogs and burgers at our concession stand. Proceeds go to local Special Olympics programs.

Thirsty? Check your race packet for a coupon for your choice of a free Pepsi, Beer or wine cooler courtesy of Pepsi of Eau Claire, Badger West and Park Ridge Distributing.

Free Eats!

Free race rolls thanks to Great Harvest Bread, Mega Foods, bananas and crystal clear Culligan water to those who participate in the buckshot.

Buckshot Run Souvenirs available at packet pick-up and race day.

Music

The Buckshot always has great tunes! Finish your run, grab something to eat and drink, then settle down for the best music around! Sponsored by the Chippewa Valley Chiropractic Alliance.

After the Buckshot, encourage your child to participate in the Du Run Run

Du Run Run logo This year's Du Run Run for children ages 2-12 will be held on Tuesday, September 15 from 5-8 p.m. on Regis High School's track in Eau Claire. Children run, bike and run again. The cost to participate is only $15 per child and participants can earn incentive prizes by collecting pledges from friends and family. More information and online registration.