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Motivating Central Wisconsin to live healthier, more active lives by producing and promoting challenging aerobic activities and recreational resources that encourage active lifestyles.

What is your favorite way to be active? Get out and get moving in Portage County, Wisconsin. Explore the wonderful ways to stay moving and healthy on foot or bike in the Central Wisconsin region. Register and train for an upcoming event with family and friends, or just explore the trails and routes for fun.

Being active helps reduce the risks of heart disease, diabetes, stress-related issues and other health problems stemming from being sedentary. Find fun ways to reduce your risk, and participate in local health and fitness events, like Walk Wisconsin.

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Active Portage County News
Get Ready for Active Portage County Events
Active Portage County hosts annual fitness events to promote healthy lifestyles to people of all ages. Mark your calendar for four of our fun hosted events:
  • Walk Wisconsin walking marathon under the summer sunshine each June along the Green Circle Trail.

  • Moon Walk Wisconsin each October following the Tomorrow River State Trail. (Biggest perk? Enjoying the natural beauty of the Tomorrow River State Trail under the light of the full moon!)

  • A non-competitive hiking challenge called the Hard Rocks Hiking Challenge hosted at Standing Rocks County Park in September (when the fall foliage is at its peak).


Pack each season of your calendar with enough feel-good fitness endorphins to keep you going year round. Visit the events tab on our website for a complete list of year-round active events.

The Details:
  • During Walk Wisconsin in June there are four distance walking options to choose from, including the ¼ marathon (6.5 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles) and full marathon (26.2 miles). There is also a Kids Walk Wisconsin option for children and their families that include a 2.62 mile or 1.31 mile walk.

  • Moon Walk Wisconsin is similar in set-up, but offers 12, 8 and 4 mile walking options along the limestone covered Tomorrow River State Trail. Lit pumpkins act as mile markers and sporting a costume during the walk is encouraged.

  • To pose an active challenge while capitalizing on the positive benefits of walking, the Hard Rocks Hiking Challenge was born. Take in the breathtakingly beautiful landscapes at Standing Rocks while pushing yourself on breathtakingly challenging hiking routes with 8K (5.2 miles) and 12K (8.3 mile) distance options.


Events featured on the Active Portage County website allow all ages and ability levels to participate in non-competitive, multiple distance fitness opportunities. Each of our events encourages people to live healthy lifestyles all year long.

Did you know that walking, hiking and biking are effective ways to improve personal health, lower stress and encourage weight loss? In addition to numerous positive health benefits, these activities are a great way to pass the time with family and friends. John Jury, an Active Portage County Committee member, agrees. ” Participating in each event we host is a great way for families and friends to spend quality time together while improving their health.”

Set yourself up for success! Training schedules and registration forms for Walk Wisconsin, Moon Walk Wisconsin, Hard Rocks Hiking Challenge and PedaLoops are available at ActivePortageCounty.com. A full calendar of events that promote healthy living is available at here.
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Event Participant Testimonials
Can’t find the motivation you need to get on track to living a healthier lifestyle? Past participants of Walk Wisconsin share their stories about how this event positively influenced their physical, emotional and mental health.

“I needed a goal in my life, something to look forward to, and Walk Wisconsin turned out to be the best thing for me. When I first heard about Walk Wisconsin, I started out thinking one mile was a long walk. But today that's just barely a warm up for me. Walking keeps me well!” – Michaelene

“I heard about the walk from folks in my Weight Watchers class and I wanted to train for it and try it. I completed the walk in 3 hours and 17 minutes and only took two bathroom/food breaks along the way. Walk Wisconsin felt great!” – Leo G.

"After losing several family members over recent years to diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease, I felt it was finally time to take care of myself. I have been severely overwight my entire life, and this past January I started the Weight Watchers Program. I've since lost 40lbs and am still going strong. My sister-in-law is a runner and is always encouraging me to do a run with her. When I heard the radio ad for Walk Wisconsin, I KNEW we had to do it together! I called her to tell her about it, and we signed up that night. Non-competitive and running was discouraged . . . that was JUST what I was looking for. We walked the ¼ marathon together chatting and catching up along the way. The experience was so good that I made an appointment with my doctor to talk about whether or not running is a good choice for me. If so, I plan to start training for my first 5K! Regardless of what the doctor says about running, my sister-in-law and I will be back for Walk Wisconsin again. Thank you for doing what you do and being a part of my journey!" - Rhonda E.

“I've done Walk Wisconsin every year but one. Now I'm 83 and I just wanted to see if I could still do it. I did!” – Marilyn W.

“I have been a long devotee to exercise. Several years ago (after I had to give up running) my wife got me walking half-marathons – this is how we found Walk Wisconsin. Walk Wisconsin is without question scenic and the non-competitive, no-timing-chip nature is refreshing. We live in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and we think the 4 hour drive to Stevens Point is well worth the experience. I tell every walker I know that they must do Walk Wisconsin sometime in their lifetime. I wear my "Walk Wisconsin" cap with pride everywhere I go.” – Dennis Y.

“Walking a marathon was on my bucket list and having a ‘walker’s only’ event was great. The Green Circle Trail is perfect and the variety of terrain, surface and scenery made the time fly by. Two friends joined me on the walk and we made the event a road trip as we live in the Kansas City area. I would love to do Walk Wisconsin again. This event will be hard to beat!” – Vicki K.

“This event is a great way to stay active, and I absolutely love the Green Circle Trail. It is beautiful. This is a day for my friends and I to detach from the crazy lives we have to enjoy our friendships and tons of nature in a healthy way.“ – Leanne B.
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Get Ready for Walk Wisconsin!
Join the fun for the annual Walk Wisconsin event, as it goes virtual in 2021! Walk your distance, from a quarter to full marathon from Saturday, May 29 through Saturday, June 5, 2021 from wherever you are! 

Walk Wisconsin allows all ages and ability levels to participate in a non-competitive, distance walking event.  Being the leading walking event in the Midwest it encourages people to continue to live healthy lifestyles all year long.

Walking is an effective way to improve personal health, lower stress, encourage weight loss and has many other positive benefits. John Jury, a Walk Wisconsin Committee member states,” It is a great, active way for families and friends to spend quality time together, while improving their health.” There are plenty of options to choose from, including the ¼ marathon (6.5 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and full marathon (26.2 miles) options.

Training schedules and registration forms are available at www.WalkWisconsin.com


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Upcoming Events
January 26, 2021
Virtual Artha Yoga Class

Join us for our virtual Yoga Classes! If you would like to attend please send an email to https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/ or Facebook message us. We will share the Zoom link with you.
We are accepting payments for these classes, if you are not able to contribute that is fine. We are experiencing a health and economic crisis and these classes should be of help to all whether they can afford to contribute or not. Payments can be made at: https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/, PayPal.Me/ArthaYoga or www.venmo.com/ArthaYoga

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January 27, 2021
Virtual Morning Yoga

Join us for our virtual Yoga Classes! If you would like to attend please send an email to https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/ or Facebook message us. We will share the Zoom link with you.
We are accepting payments for these classes, if you are not able to contribute that is fine. We are experiencing a health and economic crisis and these classes should be of help to all whether they can afford to contribute or not. Payments can be made at: https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/, PayPal.Me/ArthaYoga or www.venmo.com/ArthaYoga
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January 27, 2021
Virtual Artha Yoga Class

Join us for our virtual Yoga Classes! If you would like to attend please send an email to https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/ or Facebook message us. We will share the Zoom link with you.
We are accepting payments for these classes, if you are not able to contribute that is fine. We are experiencing a health and economic crisis and these classes should be of help to all whether they can afford to contribute or not. Payments can be made at: https://arthaonline.com/artha-yoga/, PayPal.Me/ArthaYoga or www.venmo.com/ArthaYoga

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February 11, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing

Free Drive-Thru Testing

COVID-19 testing will be performed to ALL Wisconsin residents 5 years old and older who have been notified that they are a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 (and is 5-7 days after their contact with them) or who are experiencing ONE of the following SYMPTOMS: fever, cough, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, chills, and/or muscle aches.

Access the testing off of Arlington Place, turn south on Elk Street and entrance will be clearly marked.

Pre-Register online, to speed up the process. 

 

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February 22, 2021
Free Drive-Thru COVID Testing

Free Drive-Thru Testing

COVID-19 testing will be performed to ALL Wisconsin residents 5 years old and older who have been notified that they are a close contact to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 (and is 5-7 days after their contact with them) or who are experiencing ONE of the following SYMPTOMS: fever, cough, loss of taste/smell, shortness of breath, sore throat, fatigue, body aches, diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, chills, and/or muscle aches.

Access the testing off of Arlington Place, turn south on Elk Street and entrance will be clearly marked.

Pre-Register online, to speed up the process. 

 

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March 06, 2021
Virtual Point Bock Run
Due to Covid-19 and for your safety, we are converting to a Virtual Event for 2021. Registration will once again open on January 1st at noon! Run 5 miles anywhere between March 6th through March 20th, then post your time online. No awards will be given. Be sure to register to get your official 2021 Point Bock Run T-shirt. Registration is only $20 (or $25 with T-shirt delivery). Keep the tradition going, stay active and be part of the fun! Remember to register on January 1st at noon!

The mission of the Point Bock Run is to promote and support the sport of running and healthy lifestyles in Central Wisconsin. Help us continue to contribute to local running programs and other healthy activity organizations by registering for the 2021 Virtual Point Bock Run. For more information about the year-round philanthropy of the Point Bock Run visit http://www.pointbockrun.com/mission.html.
 
Save the registration link at: http://getmeregistered.com/PointBockRun.
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March 13, 2021
Bringing Back the Beer Camp at D1

Have you missed us?
We are bringing back the BEER CAMP!
What is a Beer Camp? Two works: Workout and Beer!
Join us on March 13 at District 1 to workout and enjoy a beer (or 3) afterwards!

Order tickets here or through the Facebook Event.

 
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March 14, 2021
Raise the Vibe Holistic Healers Fair

This Spring March 14th join over 30 of Wisconsin's finest Holistic Healers in Alternative Health and Metaphysics professionals around! Celebrate Stevens Point's largest semi-annual Raise the Vibe Holistic Healers Fair.
$2 admission.
Children under 16 free.
All attendees will receive one $10 off coupon for Magic Hands Reiki.
Shop our many booths of spiritual gifts, crystals, handcrafted products, holistic health info, intuitive readers, mediums, energy healers, and unique finds not available in stores. Sign up for a session with one or more of our energy healers, intuitive readers, health practitioners and so much more!
Be sure to keep an eye on our Breakout room announcements coming soon. Gallery Readings, Channeling, Drum Circle, and other exciting offerings that you can join and share in the beautiful experience.
Breakout Room schedule TBA
Make sure you give our page a like to see updates as they get added such as vendors, fun classes, along with probable gallery readings!
https://www.facebook.com/raisethevibeholistichealersfair/ for updates on class offerings and times.
Also be sure to follow https://www.facebook.com/magichandsreiki for host announcements from our sister company Angels of Awyn
Would you like to be a vendor? Email Dawn “Awyn” of Angels of Awyn & Magic Hands Reiki at wihealerexpo.vend@gmail.com or text/call 715-347-6336
This event is created by Dawn “Awyn” Provost Energy Conductor of Raise the Vibe Holistic Healers Fair
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March 27, 2021
Holistic Healing & Wellness Fair

STEVENS POINT, WI - We are coming to you on March 27th, 2021, 10am-5pm at the Holiday Inn & Convention Center! Come to explore Everything Spiritual, Holistic & Wellness related. We will have a variety of vendors offering Psychic, Tarot, & Angel Readings, Aura Photos, Various types of Energy Healers, Essential Oils, Crystals, Gemstones, and much much more. We will also have a Group Gallery event similar to John Edwards and Teresa Caputo, as well as FREE Lectures. $5 Entrance Fee. FREE gift/swag bags to the first 25 people. We have something for everyone.

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May 01, 2021
May Day 10K: D1 to D1 Run/Walk

Come out and celebrate spring with a fun run/walk and food/beer festival!
D1 Training and D1 Brewing are teaming up with the Stevens Point Area Run Club (SPARC) to bring you a new kind of annual experience!
Come run or walk a fun and scenic 10K with your family, friends and community for a good cause!
All profit will go to the Family Crisis Center in Stevens Point.
We will have food trucks, drinks, and bands for HOURS to celebrate and enjoy the amazing day that is MAY DAY!
Registration opens May 8!
Watching this event for details and updates!
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May 29, 2021
Virtual Walk Wisconsin 2021

Join us for a Virtual Walk Wisconsin in 2021!

Pick your distance, start training, then hit your favorite trail between May 29 to June 5 for Walk Wisconsin! Near or far, you can enjoy this annual event from wherever you are.

To participate, start training for your distance, quarter marathon, half marathon, or a full marathon. Then, register before April 30, to participate in the virtual event. Participants will have the option to select a t-shirt and finisher medallion (for a fee), to be picked up or shipped to you. Pick-up will be available May 24-29, 2021 at 1105 Main Street, Ste A., Stevens Point.

Registered walkers are encouraged to add their completed mileage to be added to the Virtual Walk Wisconsin Tracker (coming soon!). Participants will receive an email (with instructions) for how to add their miles. Complete the distance in one day, or a bit every day during the week of the virtual event - it's up to you!
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August 14, 2021
PaddleQuest

Paddlequest 2021 will return in August, hope to see you then! -Cap'n Matt

PaddleQuest is a unique competition set in a world of fantasy held since 2002 in Stevens Point, WI. Paddle from place-to-place meeting characters, solving puzzles and completing challenges. Learn more about this unique outdoor event here.
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