SUPPORT GRUNSKI RUNSKI 5K and GRUNSKI BIKESKI
SATURDAY, SEPT 28 & 29, 2024
GRUNSKI RUNSKI - Saturday, Sept 28
The 44th annual Otto Grunski Runski 5K event will once again circle Doty Island. The event starts and ends at Curtis Reed Square in downtown Menasha. Kickoff starts at 8:30am. Participants are encouraged to participate in the costume contest and enjoy the post-race after party. Participants will receive post-race food from Parker John’s BBQ and Pizza, a treat from The Sweet Lair and brass monkeys from Club Liquor. They will also receive a brimmed hat and a finisher medal.
NOTE: Participants must register BEFORE August 25 to be guaranteed a hat. SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Menasha/OttoGrunskiRunski
GRUNSKI BIKESKI - Sunday, Sept 29
In celebrating the City of Menasha’s 150th anniversary, Smith Park will be hosting the come-back event: The Otto Grunski Biking Classic. The original Biking Classic took place from 1973 until 2002 in honor of Otto Grunski, the Menasha inventor of the “Boneshaker”, a precursor to the modern bicycle.
There are 3 race-types for participants to complete:
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The Community Criterium (participants race for number of laps within 20 minutes)
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The Novelty Bike 1 mile (not timed, bikes are judged on crowd favorites)
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The Kids ¼ mile (parade-style)
For more information: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Menasha/GrunskiAnniversaryBikeski
VOLUNTEERS & DOTY ISLAND CHEER TENTS
Please let Menasha Park & Rec know if you are interested in volunteering to monitor an intersection for this event. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. The volunteer would assure race participants are safe while stopping traffic if needed. Safety vests and flags are provided by Menasha Parks & Rec.
https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WI/Menasha/OttoGrunskiRunski
The Doty Island Development Council will have a Cheer Tent set up at the “top of the hill” on the backside of Smith Park. You are more than welcome to join our tent or have one of your own!
Show your support for Doty Island with a "Bike the Island" Sticker!
NOTE TO RESIDENTS OF DOTY ISLAND
Residents will see parking restrictions on the north side of Keyes, east side of Willow, north side of Nicolet and on Pine street the morning of the race. There will be coned off running lanes on those roads.
Residents please use caution in the area during the event time of 8:30AM to approximately 10AM as runners will be in the area. Residents are encouraged to be participants in the event or cheer in their front yards, set up sprinklers etc to join in the race experience!
Here’s the route:
