Apple Dumpling Days Marathon Half Marathon & 5K

All runners will board buses at the Elroy City Park and head to Hustler, arriving there for the race start at 8:00 AM. Shortly after the start of the race, participants will enter the peaceful and secluded Juneau County Omaha Trail, heading south towards Elroy for about 10 miles. Runners will pass through the tunnel after about three miles of the run. Built in 1876, the tunnel is 875 feet long and is preceded by a gradual incline up to its entrance, as well as a gradual decline afterwards. If necessary, organizers will add lighting to help ensure safety, but the runners should use precaution and good judgment while running in the tunnel. Upon entering Elroy, the course will take a short wind through Kimball Avenue and then a one-mile trek on County PP. There, the runners will take the Elroy-Sparta Bike Trail into Elroy, pick up the 400 Trail, and enter the Elroy City Park for the finish line. When on the course, runners should remember that they will encounter some bicycle traffic along the way, so they’ll need to take precautions as needed. Water and sports drink will be provided at regular intervals (1 to 2 miles) and cookies/energy bars will be provided during the last three miles.