About the Event: This race helps raise funds for the Portage Lakes Fireworks, the largest privately funded fireworks in Ohio.

Event Description: This event is part of the 2012 Subway Challenge Series. The beautiful course goes inside and outside of Portage Lakes State Park, on the streets of Green and New Franklin and along a ton of waterfront including Nimisila Reservoir. The event is primarily on the pavement, and will end on the beach at Portage Lakes State Park. There will be fun for everyone with raffles, food, tech tshirts, big goodie bags, great prizes and lots of extras.

Registration: Register by mail or online at www.active.com or www.rsracingsystems.com or with a credit card. Preregistration for the half marathon is: $45 in 2011; $55 1/1/12-2/30/12; $60 3/1/12-3/30/12; $68 4/1-4/19/12. Relay team price is $90 until 2/15/12, $115 until 3/15/12 and $130 until 4/19/12. Packet pickup will be April 20 & event morning.

Location: The race will begin and end inside the Portage Lakes State Park on Manchester Rd. (State Route 93) and is accessible from Interstates 77 and 224.

Awards/Giveaways: All preregistered runners and walkers will receive a technical long or short sleeved T-shirt. Limited amounts will be available race-day. Awards will be given to the top 5 male and female half marathoners and 5k runners. Top masters and grand masters will also receive awards. The top 3 in each of the following age groups for both races will receive awards:

Half Marathon and 5k Runners: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70 & older.

5k Walkers: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 39-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & older.

Relays: Three person relay teams will include legs of approximately 3, 5 and 4 miles. Top three team awards for coed, male & female. One entry form must be filled out per relay team member.

All half marathoners and relayers will receive a large, commemorative Run to the Beach medal.

Timing: All runners will be timed with computer chips on the bibs. Results will be available race day at www.ohiochallegeseries.com Information: For more information, contact Sean Fremon at portagelakes@yahoo.com or Dan Mundy at dano@portagelakes.com. You can also phone 330-351-2525 or 330-645-0880.