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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.

Featured Event

Sep

Hard Rocks Hiking Challenge

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Featured Event

Oct

Moon 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!

Stevens Point will be hosting the annual Walk Wisconsin event Saturday, June 1, 2019 along the Green Circle Trail. Walk Wisconsin allows all ages and ability levels to participate in a non-competitive, multiple distances 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 four options to choose from, including the ¼ marathon (6.5 miles), half marathon (13.1 miles), and full marathon (26.2 miles) options. There is also a Kids Walk Wisconsin option for children and their families that includes a 2.6 mile or 1.3 mile walk. Training schedules and registration forms are available for you at www.walkwisconsin.com.

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Upcoming Events

January 01, 2019

2018 SERVERS CAMP

We are offering NEW serving clinics for 2018 to help our campers make strides in one of the most important skills in volleyball. In today’s game, there is an incredible emphasis on developing the serving skill. It is essential to be able to serve consistently and aggressively to improve a team’s chance of winning, and stats can prove it.

Serving camp is designed to develop the fundamentals of serving for beginners to advanced campers. Campers of all experience levels who want to get better at serving are welcome!

Groups will be broken down by age and skill level and will work on proper serving mechanics. We will teach the standing float serve and jump float serve.

During camp, we will breakdown of the techniques of serving, including individual skills and strategies. You will leave this camp a better and more confident server…guaranteed!

May 28, 2019

Tuesday Night Road Rides

We are riding from the store about 30ish miles on the road. Ride is usually a 16-18mph pace depending upon who shows up, we are as fast as the slowest rider. No one gets left behind EVER!

June 30, 2019

Community Yoga

Join us the last Sunday of the month, May through September, at the Pfiffner Bandshell. There will be many of The Lounge instructors at the park to lead and offer hands-on assists throughout class.

Classes are FREE! Please bring a canned good, lightly-used clothing item or a hygiene product for donation.

Bring your friends and family, let's pack the park!
**Mats available, $1 rental, reserve ahead of time.

August 21, 2019

15th Annual Adaptive Kayak Event

The 15th Annual Adaptive Kayak Event is brought to you by Midstate Independent Living Choices, Inc. and DivePoint Scuba and Paddle of Stevens Point. The Event is Free to persons with disabilities and their care-givers/family. Games, Prizes, Food, and Kayaking are on the agenda.

August 22, 2019

Hartman Hiker Challenge - Deer Path Trail

Check out Allen Lake as you hike with the Naturalist on this easy 1-mile loop. This hike is great for the entire family.
Meet at the Allen Lake Fishing Pier

August 24, 2019

Rick's Run/Walk/Roll

Ki LLC/Ki Mobility is excited to announce the 1st Annual Rick’s Run/Walk/Roll, to be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 in honor of Rick Cisewski. This event includes a 5 KM run/walk/roll and a kid’s 1 mile run.

Rick was a long-time Ki Mobility employee and an important part of our company culture and we want to honor his legacy by hosting a family event from which the proceeds will benefit CURE Childhood Cancer.

August 26, 2019

Stevens Point Curling Club Golf Outing

Building Community Through Sport - Supporting a New Curling Facility in Portage County

4-Person, 18-hole Scramble Golf Outing on August 26th at 11:00 AM.

$100 Per Player
Registration at 9:30 AM
Free range balls courtesy of SPCC
Banquet following golf at the SPCC included

Submit entry form to:
Jack Konopacky
5681 Wood Land Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54482
Email: jkonopacky@yahoo.com
Phone: 715-341-2263

https://pointcurling.org/index.php/golf-outing/378-2019-st-pt-golf

September 06, 2019

9/6 4:00 PM Women's Soccer vs Macalester College Women's Soccer vs Macalester College\n https://athletics.uwsp.edu/calendar.aspx?id=8506

September 06, 2019

9/6 3:00 PM Volleyball vs Concordia University (Wis.) - Pointer Pups Weekend Volleyball vs Concordia University (Wis.) - Pointer Pups Weekend\n https://athletics.uwsp.edu/calendar.aspx?id=8549

September 06, 2019

9/6 7:00 PM Volleyball vs Elmhurst College - Pointer Pups Weekend Volleyball vs Elmhurst College - Pointer Pups Weekend\n https://athletics.uwsp.edu/calendar.aspx?id=8550

September 07, 2019

River's Edge Beach Fitness Competition

Run, Swim and Obstacle courses at the Rivers Edge waterpark beach. Proceeds will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Portage County.

September 07, 2019

Gus Macker 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament

Gus Macker 3 on 3 basketball Tournament. Stevens Point is a city that has a great following for the sport of basketball. From its nationally known High School boys basketball team, to its multiple national championship winning men's and woman's basketball program from UW-Stevens Point. Please come visit small town basketball USA and be a part of a great community event!

September 07, 2019

9/7 12:00 PM Volleyball vs Ripon College - Pointer Pups Weekend Volleyball vs Ripon College - Pointer Pups Weekend\n https://athletics.uwsp.edu/calendar.aspx?id=8551

September 07, 2019

9/7 2:00 PM Volleyball vs Bethel University - Pointer Pups Weekend Volleyball vs Bethel University - Pointer Pups Weekend\n https://athletics.uwsp.edu/calendar.aspx?id=8552

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