The Dick Lytie Classic, a cherished tradition since 1981, celebrates its continuity with an event set for Saturday, March 23rd, offering distances of 3 miles, 15K, and a half marathon. This year introduces the “Mighty Lytie Challenge,” inviting participants to complete all three distances within a week, with the half marathon on race day and the other distances flexibly scheduled in the preceding week. This innovation adds a dynamic layer to the event, allowing runners to engage with the spirit of the race over an extended period.
Participants registered by March 10th are guaranteed a commemorative t-shirt, with early bird registration available through December 31, 2023. Special registration incentives, including discounts and a chance for additional Green Bay Running Club (GBRC) swag, enhance the race’s appeal. The event proudly supports the GBRC Kid’s Running Program, reinforcing its commitment to fostering young talent and providing essential resources like proper running shoes through the Green Bay Shoe Closet.
The Dick Lytie Classic not only honors its namesake, a pivotal figure in Green Bay’s running scene, but also carries forward the legacy of its founders through community engagement and charitable contributions. With a course that nods to its historic roots—challenging climbs and all—the race promises an experience that blends competitive spirit with the pure joy of running, embodying the ethos Dick Lytie and the event’s subsequent custodians have instilled over decades.
