Norsk Run - 2 Mile/5Mile

In-person and virtual 2 mile run/walk and 5 mile run benefiting the Mount Horeb Summer Frolic.  

The event is hosted by Knights of Columbus Council #10559, Mount Horeb and sponsored by MOHO Fitness.

New for 2021:
Virtual Race Option for those who prefer social distancing, or who are simply unavailable on race day, you may run the prescribed course between June 1st and 10th and self-submit your times.
To allow for a safe virtual course, the race course has moved to Military Ridge Trail, starting near the Mount Horeb Intermediate Center.  See map for details.

Race Divisions & Awards:
2 Mile Run/Walk: 9 & under, 10-13, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+
5 Mile Run: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-65, 66+
Awards: Medals for the overall male and female winners of the 2 mile event and 5 mile event.  Ribbons will be awarded to the top finisher in each division
All runners (in-person and virtual) are eligible to win a door prize, need not be present to win. Prizes will be mailed to recipients.

Covid Notes:
As of April 12, 2021, Public Health Madison & Dane County is not requiring face masks for sporting activities.  We, however, cannot guarantee 6' distancing at all times, therefore masks are recommended before and after the race when others are present.  Go to PHMDC for latest information https://www.publichealthmdc.com/coronavirus/forward-dane/current-order 
Water, fruit, and cookies will NOT be available, be sure to bring your own.
T-shirts will not be available this year.
No awards ceremony - awards will be mailed.

Course Routes (new for 2021):
2 Mile Run/Walk: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4313410840
Note: Virtual Runners should use sidewalks
Start at the crosswalk on Lincoln Street by The Happy Place/Brunsell Lumber driveway entrance 
0 mi    Route Start    Head west on E Lincoln St toward Lincoln Ct
0.37 mi    West    Head west on E Lincoln St toward S 8th St
0.37 mi    Right    Turn right onto S 8th St sidewalk
0.39 mi    Right    Turn right onto Military Ridge State Trail
0.39 mi    East    Head east on Military Ridge State Trail toward Brian St, turn around at marker before crossing Brian St
1.01 mi    West    Head west on Military Ridge State Trail toward S 8th St
1.66 mi    South    Head south on S 8th St toward Lincoln St
1.68 mi    East    Head east on E Lincoln St back towards the start/finish line.
2 mi         Finish at the Brunsell flagpole on Lincoln Street

5 Mile Run: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4313417095
Note: Virtual Runners should use sidewalks
Line up on Lincoln Street, Start at the Brunsell Lumber flagpole
0 mi    Route Start    Head west on E Lincoln St toward Lincoln Ct, continue towards 8th St
0.3 mi    North    Head north on S 8th St toward Military Ridge State Trail
0.32 mi    East    Turn right onto Military Ridge State Trail
0.32 mi    East    Heading east on Military Ridge State Trail, cross Brian St to continue 5 mile route
2.5 mi    West    Head East on Military Ridge State Trail to marker just short of Town Hall Road, Turn around 
4.68 mi    West    Head west on Military Ridge State Trail toward S 8th St
4.68 mi    South    Turn left onto S 8th St
4.69 mi    East    Head east on E Lincoln St back towards the start/finish line.
5 mi   Finish at the Brunsell flagpole on Lincoln Street

*Bathrooms are not available at the Start/Finish line*

Special promotion from our sponsor, MOHO Fitness:

Register for the Norsk Run by 5-31 and receive 15% discount on gym membership.
Register for Norsk Run after 5-31 and receive 10% discount on gym membership.
Current gym members who register for Norsk Run will receive $5 refund from MOHO FITNESS.