Kettle Classic Bike Walk Run "Socially Distanced" Event

Join us as we celebrate our 8th annual Kettle Classic, Bike Walk Run Event. Whether it is a leisurely walk, a well-paced run, or a bicycle ride through the stunning Kettle Moraine, Lad Lake’s Kettle Classic offers something for everyone. You will find tremendous gratification knowing that your participation in the Kettle Classic will help challenged youth cross the finish line of success.

The safety and well-being of our participants for the Kettle Classic Bike Walk Run event remain very important. Therefore, the 2021 experience will be a "socially distanced" in-person event, with a limited number of people, and an opportunity to participate virtually.  We will adhere to all local and state regulations, CDC social distancing, and safety guidelines to provide a fun and safe event this year. Masks are required.

Proceeds directly support more than 1,100 kids in our care each year. With the community’s support, we are able to provide support networks for foster kids, skill-building and vocational/academic education for challenged youth, and a safe-haven for exploited and abused girls.

We know that we are "Stronger, Together” and we hope you will join us for this year’s 8th annual, Kettle Classic Bike Walk Run Event. When challenged youth find a better course in life everybody wins!

General
•    Participants must follow all CDC safe distancing guidelines.
•    Participants must be in good health and symptom-free from any illness for at least 14 days prior to the event.
•    All attendees are expected to wear face coverings, except while participating during the event.

Registration

 Participants must register online in advance. No event day registration.

Social Distancing 

We will have a wave start for each event. Waves are comprised of 10 participants. We will have 10 rows spaced 6’ apart. You can self-select which wave you would like to start in by standing next to a cone facing the start line. We suggest faster participants in the earlier waves.

The announcer will release one wave every thirty seconds. We encourage each wave of participants to self-distance as you approach the start line. Once the announcer releases the wave you should start.

Passing

There is plenty of space for social distancing. When passing a slower participant, participants should shout “passing on your left”. The participant will pass, leave six feet, and then merge right. 

Finish Line:

• Upon completing your event and crossing the finish line, participants must continue moving towards the exit of the finish area.    Participants will be required to leave the finish line area and proceed immediately to their vehicle or home as soon as they          complete their race.  No congregating of any type will be permitted before, during, or after the event.
•There will not be a finish line celebration, nor an awards ceremony.

Face Coverings

Face coverings are now required at our events. Here is how it will work:

Anyone on the  “Campus” is required to wear a face covering. The Campus is defined as anywhere other than on the course. This includes registration, packet pickup, parking areas, finish line, start line, restrooms, medal/ lunch line, anywhere near other people. If you are within 6’ of anyone, at any time, a face covering is required.

Once you are on course, face coverings do not need to be worn, provided you are at least 6 feet from another person. At the start, you are spaced 6’ from others - we strongly encourage you to keep that distance. If you need to pass, call out “on your left” and move as far left as you can. Once you have passed a participant and you are at least 6’ in front of them, move back to the right.

When you cross the finish line, please move outside of the arena for your cool down. Once your cool-down is complete, a face covering is again required.

Lad Lake Wants To Save You Money 

On your emailed registration receipt, there will be a registration link that you can forward to your friends to let them know they should join you on your next adventure! For every 5 friends, you get to register for the event using your unique email link, you'll get $30 back on your registration!

 Awards 

Top 3 male & female finishers in the 5K Run event will receive a custom medal immediately after finishing.

Everyone who completes the event will get a limited edition "Stronger, Together" medal.

Lunch

Lunch will be provided as a gift card/ boxed option to go. (TBD) 

Volunteers 

We need volunteers for everything from registration, the rest-stop station, and helping as course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers will receive a free t-shirt.

 If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer contact Bridgett at [email protected].

In the case of forced cancellation or postponement of the event due to natural disaster, an act of God, disease epidemic, or government edict, the registration cost will be considered either a fully tax-deductible donation to Lad Lake or the ticket cost will be a credit towards future event ticket purchases. No refunds, rainchecks, exchanges, or replacements will be made.  

**No Pets allowed