8K (4.97 miles) Run / wheelchair 2-Mile Walk Saturday, April 25, 2009 Wheelchair Start: 9:45 a.m. Run Start: 10:00 a.m. Walk Start: 10:00 a.m.

 

For the Benefit of UW Athletics All proceeds go to the UW Athletic Department

The race, a fundraiser, is named in honor of the legendary Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch. Elroy, the native son of Wausau who won All-American honors as a collegian and NFL Hall of Fame designation before becoming Athletic Director at the University of Wisconsin. The event has raised close to $3 million to support UW athletics, underwriting scholarships for men and women student-athletes in all sports.

“There has never been a more loved and admired ambassador for Badger sports than Elroy Hirsch,” says former Director of Athletics Pat Richter. “His charismatic and charming personality brought smiles to so many Badger fans. Anyone who came in contact with him enjoyed a special treat. He loved life, loved people and loved the Badgers.”

 

These course maps are subject to change, so please check back before raceday or at the Kohl Center Nicholas Johnson Pavilion during packet pick-up
View Run Map

View Walk Map

 

starting place

Runners/Wheelchair - Capitol Square - downtown Madison, WI
Walkers - State Street/Mifflin Street - downtown Madison, WI

No registration at the start line and no packet pick up at the square

 

a grand finish a famous finish made even better

The Crazylegs Classic finish near the 50 yard line of Camp Randall Stadium helps make the Crazylegs Classic one of the best races in the country.

Please note, Wheelchair participants will finish at the entrance of Camp Randall Stadium and not on the field.

 

plaques awarded to runners crazylegs classic age groups

Ceremonies will begin at 11:30 a.m. on the field at Camp Randall Stadium.

Plaques will be awarded to the top 3 male and female runners overall.  There will also be first place male/female age group plaques mailed after the event in the following categories:

14 + under/ 15-19/ 20-24 / 25-29 / 30-34 / 35-39 / 40-44 / 45-49 / 50-54 / 55-59 / 60-64 / 65-69 / 70+

 

big red fun! sign up and be a part of the 28th annual
crazylegs classic

 

Runners - CHRONOTRACK TIMING SYSTEM AND WAVE START. The 8K Run will feature a ChronoTrack Timing System which utilizes a one-time disposable tyvek chip worn on your shoelace and the wave start. All waves will be clearly marked as you arrive at the square to help get you in place for the 10:00 a.m. start. Please read the wave start details.

Walkers - * NEW START LOCATION. The 2 Mile Walk will start at the corner of State Street/Mifflin Street with staging down along Mifflin Street and Wisconsin Avenue. After a successful 2008, the 2 Mile Walk will once again feature a “wave start” where the walkers will self-lineup in one of three sections depending on their desired walk pace: Speed Walkers, Casual Walkers, or Walkers with “Accessories”. The last category will include all participants with wagons, strollers, baby joggers and the like. Please read the walk start details.

early registration awards register early for your chance to win

Enter by 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009 and have a chance to win 2 UW Football season tickets!

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 NOTE: All early entries must be received by 12:00 p.m. Monday, April 6, 2009, by U.S. mail, on-line, fax or dropped off at the Camp Randall Welcome Center.

registration restrictions attention wIAA athletes

WIAA high school athletes participating on high school track teams in the spring are INELIGIBLE to register for the 8K run. All other high school students may participate.

 

TransportationFREE race day shuttles to the starting line at the Capitol Square
(from 7:30 a.M. - 9:00 a.M.)

Click on location names for maps to shuttle locations

Pick-up locations include: Kohl Center (Dayton Street)
Camp Randall (Monroe Street)
gate 1 accross from the UW Credit Union/ In front of the Shell

Drop-off location: Capitol Square (Race Staging Area)

 

Click on lot names for maps to those lots or click www.map.wisc.edu

FOR PACKET PICK UP:

Lot 88(FREE Noon - 8:00pm)
Limited space (West side of Kohl Center, next to Registration entrance)

Lot 91(FREE Noon - 8:00pm)
East of Kohl Center on Frances Street

RACE DAY PARKING SUGGESTIONS:

Rules and Safety Regulations The following rules must be followed by all participants

NO STROLLERS OR BABY JOGGERS ARE ALLOWED IN THE RUN.
Strollers, wagons and baby joggers are only allowed in the walk.
No bicycles, roller blades, heelys, skateboards or ripstiks.
No pets.
Walkers are not allowed to walk the Run course.
Walkers use crosswalks and sidewalks.
Any participant on the course after the 11:30 closure will need to move to the sidewalk, as all streets and intersections will re-open at that time.
Obey race officials and Yield to emergency vehicles.
Medical personnel are posted along the course and inside the Field House at the finish.

 

Clothing / Gear TransportationThe Crazylegs "Sweat Truck"

Runners: For your convenience, sweats, etc. will be transported from the starting area to the Stadium in bags provided at packet pick-up. The "Sweat Truck" will be located on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. and Main Street for drop-off. Pick-up will be at the north end of the Stadium near Gate 4...watch and follow signs.

Walkers: For your convenience, sweats, etc. will be transported from the starting area to the Stadium in bags provided at packet pick-up. The "Sweat truck" will be located on Wisconsin Ave. for drop-off. Pick-up will be at the north end of the Stadium near Gate 4...watch and follow signs.

***Bags need to be marked on the outside with your bib number for identification.
***Do not place anthing of value in your bag as we are not held responsible for lost personal items

 

Showers / Dressing RoomsCamp Randall Shell

Race numbers required for entry to Camp Randall Shell (next to Stadium) to dress and shower. Bring towel and lock. We are NOT responsible for lost personal items. Doors open at 9:00 A.M. so please plan accordingly

 

Friends, Families, Fans, and SpectatorsCheer on your favorite Crazylegs participant!

The Crazylegs Classic welcomes friends, families, fans, and spectators of Crazylegs participants. Spectators can gain access to Camp Randall Stadium to view the race finish and take part in the post-race festivities. Please follow appropriate signs for non participants.

Important Spectator Information:
Spectators are not allowed on the Camp Randall field, so please plan your post-race meetings accordingly. Pre-determine a section and row.
(Ex. sections A-K, rows 1-50)

Strollers and babyjoggers will not be allowed inside Camp Randall Stadium. Please take advantage of the stroller and babyjogger parking available at the stadium entrance.

 

Post-Race Festival Bigger than ever!

The Crazylegs Classic post-race festival is a long time favorite of the hard-core runner and fun-seeker alike. Race participants are replenished with free fruit and bottled water, while complimentary beer and the UW Marching Band's legendary 5th Quarter performance provide that unique Wisconsin flavor. This year the band will be The Eddie Butts Band!

Please note: You MUST be wearing a Crazylegs Classic bib and be of legal drinking age to be served beer.