Group Participation Opportunities
Whether you are a parent looking for ways for your child(ren) to stay active, a school administrator wanting to explore opportunities to get your school involved in community events or an employee hoping to foster camaraderie within your work team or company, learn more about our Kids for Running and Corporate Challenge.
Our Kids for Running program is a great way to keep kids in the community active and teach them how to set goals while working to support each other to achieve them.
For School Administrators
Each school that participates in Kids for Running will need a designated coach who has signed up by March 1. The coach will be in charge of communicating with our team and participating students and facilitating training opportunities each week leading up to the Bellin Run. For your convenience, we have assembled all of the necessary materials for your school to get started!
Some quick details and benefits:
- Coaches will need to sign up by March 1.
- Students will receive discounted Bellin Run registration when registered by May 1.
- Students will have an opportunity to design this year's Kids for Running t-shirt.
- We are proud to offer brand-new shirts, shoes, shorts, etc. for kids who may not have access to running apparel.
- We will work with your coach to host an informational kickoff event for your school.
Please contact our team with any questions or if you would like to sign your school up for Kids for Running.
For Parents
Kids for Running is a great way for your child(ren) to stay physically active, participate in a community event and engage with other students in a supportive space with a shared goal.
If you are interested in your child's school participating in Kids for Running, we encourage you to talk with any school administrators you think may be interested in being a coach.
A few key details:
- On Bellin Run race day, we ask that you be responsible for ensuring your child is prepared and on time.
- We are proud to offer brand new shirts, shoes, shorts, etc. for kids who don't have access to appropriate running apparel.
- You are responsible for registering your child for the Bellin Run. You will receive discounted registration before May 1.
We invite you to contact our team with any questions you may have.
The Corporate Challenge is a great way to promote health, wellness and team building within your organization through participating in the Bellin Run.
Program Summary
The Bellin Run Corporate Challenge allows local businesses to compete in the annual race on a participative and competitive basis while promoting fitness and corporate camaraderie. The Bellin Run is a 5K (3.1 mile)10K (6.2-mile) event held for runners and walkers of all participation levels. This year’s event has both an in-person and virtual option. The Corporate Challenge is free. It’s intended to be a fun, educational company wellness program. Some of the benefits of participation in the program include:
Employee benefits
- Overall wellness and fitness improvements
- Increased energy levels
- Reduced stress
- Improved self-esteem
- Increased social engagement
Employer benefits
- More productive, healthier employees
- Fewer sick days
- Camaraderie rises in the workplace
- Increased exposure to a large, well-attended community event
Participating companies receive:
- Promotional materials: Posters, event flyers, training guides
- Team picture
- Company kickoff and informational seminars: Promoting participation and information on training, injury prevention, nutrition, etc.
- Corporate tent on race day
Corporate captain perks:
- Bellin Run Corporate Challenge apparel
- Corporate captain kickoff event
- Corporate captain post-party
Participating employees receive:
- Corporate Challenge custom early registration gift (registration by May 1)
- Training schedule
- VIP delivery (optional): Delivery of team member race packets to the corporate captain/company location
Note: Group training runs and walks are encouraged, but are not a program prerequisite.
Contact Linda Maxwell, Assistant Race Director, at (920) 217-5695 or email with questions or for more information.
Team Registration
The Bellin Run Corporate Challenge is a free wellness program, designed to promote physical activity for your employees and their families.
If you would like to set up a corporate challenge team or would like to learn more information about the program, please contact our team.
Already have a corporate challenge team? Link to your team on Race Roster.
Important Dates
March 26
Bellin Run training begins
April 1
Final day for $30 registration, increases to $35 on April 2
May 1
Final day for $35 registration, increases to $40 on May 2
May 15
VIP race packet delivery registration deadline
(registrations after this date do not qualify for VIP race packet delivery; packets must be picked up at Astor Park on June 7 or 8, or sign up for direct mail)
June 1
Final day for $40 registration
June 2
Registration fee increase; $45 through June 13
June 9
T-shirt contest entries due: deliver to 1263 E. Mason St. or mail to Bellin Run
June 9-11
Corporate Challenge captains can pick up late registrant packets at 1263 E. Mason St.
June 14
Bellin Run in-person event!
June 14-22
Virtual Participants complete their virtual 5K or 10K
Use RTRT.me app for timing or time themselves (although no timing necessary)
June 19
OPTIONAL: submit your team picture via email; we will then print, frame and deliver to you
Participating companies and employees will receive:
- Promotional materials (posters, flyers, training guides)
- Framed team picture
- Company kickoff and informational seminar that talks about injury prevention, training, nutrition and more.
- An organization tent on race day
- Training schedules
- Early registration gift when registered by May 1
We invite you to call our team at (920) 217-5695 or email our team with any questions.