running

Lake Citians complete Berlin Marathon

Oct 22, 2025

Two Lake City residents were among the roughly 55,000 runners participating in the 2025 Berlin Marathon, held in Berlin, Germany, the last weekend in September. John Falvey of Lake City completed the 26.2-mile run in 4:17:50. Katie Halder of Lake City had a time of 3:26:31. Katie’s sister, Carie...

160 compete in Rotary’s Circle of Life races

Jul 3, 2024

The Lake City Rotary Club’s Circle of Life 5K, 10K, and half marathon was Saturday, June 29, during Water Ski Days. An annual fundraiser for the Rotary Club, this year’s event attracted 160 competitors, including some from Wisconsin, Iowa, North Carolina, and even South Africa. Top finishers in...

Students run annual ‘Bluff View 1000’

Jun 12, 2024

During the last week of school, Bluff View Elementary School fifth and sixth graders were invited to run the annual Bluff View 1000. This race is 1000 meters long, or about 5/8 of a mile. All runners came away happy with a cache of treats, said Lake City Cross Country Coach Howie Cook. The front...

Circle of Life races held over Water Ski Days

Jul 6, 2022

The Lake City Rotary Club held its annual Circle of Life 5K, 10K, half marathon and children’s fun run events on Saturday, June 25, during Water Ski Days. The child above was the winner of the fun run.

‘Y-Knot Tri’ event aims to make history during 150th celebration

Oct 27, 2021

At the request of the historical society, a group of silent sport enthusiasts is organizing a triathlon in celebration of Lake City’s 150th Anniversary in 2022. Ann Nibbe, the subcommittee liaison coined this inaugural event as “making history today.” The family-oriented triathlon features a 2.5...

Rotary hosts Circle of Life races

Jun 27, 2018

The weather over Water Ski Days this year was good for a lot of things, and foot races were no exception. Ron Hooge of the Lake City Rotary Club, which organizes the annual Circle of Life 5K, 10K, half marathon, and fun run on the Saturday of Water Ski Days, said it was cool and comfortable as...

Rotary run registration extended

Jun 7, 2018

People now have until June 15 to register for the Lake City Rotary Club’s 11th annual 5K 10K, Half Marathon and Kids Fun Run on Saturday, June 23, during Water Ski Day Weekend. The cost for runners ages 13 and up is $40. Runners ages 12 and under can register for $10 each. Registration includes a...

5K-9 is Saturday, May 12

May 9, 2018

The Lake City 5K-9 run to raise money for the Hiawatha Animal Humane Society will be Saturday, May 12. The 5K run begins and ends at Anytime Fitness, 1205 N. 7th Street, Lake City. Registration for dogs and their people (people without dogs are welcome too) begins at 6:30 a.m. Start time is 7 a.m...

Hinkley completes  Iron Man triathlon

Sep 21, 2017

Jessica Hinkley of Lake City completed the 2017 Wisconsin Iron Man event in Madison, Wis., on Sept. 10 with a time of 13:46.25. The Iron Man consists of a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon, all of which must be completed in under 17 hours. Hinckley trained for the event with...

Majerus, Harms win Bluff View 1000

Jun 8, 2017

Bluff View fifth and sixth grade students participated in the annual “Bluff View 1000” during the last week of school. Pictured above were the three boys and girls that were trophy winners. From left to right are: Avery Grobe, third; Natalie Gates, second; and Jacey Majerus, first. Next to the...