Semper Running Half Marathon July 8, 2023

Are you up for the challenge?  This is a hilly, one way course from Big Foot High School to Lake Geneva Middle School.  Participants will be shuttled from Lake Geneva to the start line.  Also featuring a 2 person relay for runners who would prefer to do a shorter distance, you just need a partner!  Participants will receive an event t-shirt, finishers medal, post race snacks and drinks and access to our Post Party presented by Lake Geneva Country Meats.  Also male and female overall awards, top 3 male and female age group awards, overall average time male and female awards, top 3 relay team awards!  3 hour time limit, must be able to hold at least a 13:45 minute mile pace.  Please no walkers, no baby joggers, no pets.  300 participant limit!

Registration opens February 1, 2023!

The 2.2 mile is a great option for youth runners, people who just want to walk, or families to walk/run together.  2.2 milers will go out and back from the finish line.  No need to be shuttled like the runners.  Baby joggers welcomed here, but please no pets.

 Registration opens February 1, 2023! 

Early packet pick up (strongly recommended): Friday July 7, 2022 location TBD 4-7pm 

Day of packet pick up 5am-6:15am at Lake Geneva Middle School (by the shuttles)

2.2 mile day of packet pick up 5am-7:55am at Lake Geneva Middle School (by the shuttles)

***Parking for participants and spectators at Lake Geneva Middle School

***Parking for volunteers and vendors at Immanuel Lutheran Church

Shuttles will start as soon as full, ARRIVE EARLY.  LAST shuttle leaves by 6:15am

Half Marathon & Relay start 7AM

2 Mile start 8:00AM

Post Party Presented by Lake Geneva Country Meats 8:30am-Noon at Immanuel Lutheran Church

See Event Day Information page for more detail

After you cross the finish the line come enjoy traditional post race snacks and refreshments. Lake Geneva Country Meats will be featuring their food and bringing the beer! Each participant will receive 1 free meal from LGCM and beer.  Items will also be for sale to spectators and if you wish to purchase additional meats.

Do not feel like running or walking, but want to be a part of the event?  We need a lot of volunteers to make this event happen.  Volunteers will receive a t-shirt, access to the post party snacks, drinks and entertainment, free entry into a future Semper Running event.  If you sign up under a runners name they will receive credit for a future registration. You get to pick your assignment!

We need mile pacers! Looking for 20 pacers, groups of 2 so grab a friend and pick your preferred pace. Pacers get all the same perks as participants but get to run for free!

Volunteers and pacers please use the sign up button below, it will take you to the correct registration page. Any questions please reach out, semperrunning2019@gmail.com

 Registration opens February 1, 2023! 

 This is a Poker run on your feet. You can run, jog, walk, or all 3. This event is NOT based on time, it is based on the best poker hands. Top 3 poker hands will win prizes.  You will go along one of the two 3.9 mile courses and visit each bar establishment in Como.  At each stop, you will draw a card towards your hand and receive a small refreshment. Each participant will also receive a bib, event swag, and post-race snacks and drinks. All participants must be 21 years of age or older for this event. There is a 100 participant max so sign up early.  We will be featuring a staggered start time so the courses and establishments do not get over loaded. Participants can start at any time between 11 am and 12 pm and must have their bib (poker hand)  turned in by 3 pm! Winners will be announced no later than 4 pm. 

Registration opens July 1, 2023!

The top 3 poker hands will win prizes!.

Start/Finish: DJ's In The Drink

Bib pick up 10:00am-11:45am

Start any time between 11am-Noon

All bibs must be turned in by 3pm

Winners will be announced no later than 4pm

Food and beer after you are finished, presented by DJ's In The Drink

(See Event Day Information page for more detailed information)

DJ's In The Drink, Papa's Blue Spruce Resort, The Thirsty Parrot, Legends, and Holly's Como Inn

Thinking about Volunteering, but not sure?!  We would love your help for this event.  

Your duties would be sitting at one of the stops (11am-3pm) along the course to assist with the participants drawing their card, initialing their bib for that card, pouring the 2oz shots of beer, and having the cups of water ready.  Have a friend sign up also and I will make sure you get to be at the same stop (2 ppl at each stop, must be 21 years or older).  

Volunteer benefits are a volunteer shirt, access to the post event drinks and food, a free entry into a future Semper Running event. 

 Registration opens July 1, 2023!