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  • Run Wild in Potawatomi State Park Oct. 8

    One of the oldest sporting events in Door County returns Oct. 8 with the 34th Run Wild at Potawatomi State Park. Organizers expect nearly 400 runners, and park entry fees will be waived that day for participants. All runners get Run Wild race shirts, and age-group winners receive medals. Runners can still sign up at […]

  • Food Trucks and Floaties at Anclam Park Saturday

    Bring your floaties and your appetites to Anclam Park Saturday, Aug. 13, for the return of Food Trucks and Floaties to Baileys Harbor. Visit Wally’s Weenie Wagon, the Lumberjack Taco Shack, The Dough Shoppe and other local food trucks when they gather at Anclam Park on the south end of town. Enjoy the food, the […]

  • YMCA Hosts Youth Duathlon Aug. 6

    The Door County YMCA will be host its youth duathlon Saturday, Aug. 6 at its Sturgeon Bay campus. The event is open to children age 5- 18. Registration is open now and also available onsite Saturday from 6:45 – 7:30 am. The event begins at 8 am. Entry is $25 per person, and the top […]

  • Athletes Beat the Heat in 2022 Door County Half Iron

    A sun-swept, 80-degree day greeted competitors in Sunday’s Half Iron race, the final event of the 2022 Door County Triathlon. it was warmer than some liked, but it didn’t slow Alfredo Ramirez Pinho, who paced the field in 4:04:02. The 33 year-old finished 35 seconds ahead of James Burke, 43. In the women’s race, Jess […]

  • Kneeland Wins Sprint Triathlon

    Quinton Kneeland of De Pere outpaced the field in Saturday’s sprint distance of the Door County Triathlon. The 22 year-old finished in 1:10:43, well ahead of second-place Andrew Person, 40, who finished in 1:11:57. The women’s race was much closer, with 58 year-old Sue Pierson edging 32 year-old Kristen Dostor by just 13 seconds. Pierson […]

  • Island Farm and Field Bike Tour

    Gathering Ground is hosting its second annual Farm and Field bike tour June 26, 9:30 am – 2 pm. The tour will feature an approximately 10-mile route to seven farms on Washington Island: Island Harvest Farm, Gathering Ground, Riola Shorthorn, Hoot Blossom Farm, Sweet Mountain Farm, Island Cider and Birchwood.  The farm owners or volunteers […]

  • Rekindling Joy: How 2021 Half Marathon Winner Fell Back in Love with Running

    Relena Ribbons’ competitive streak started young. “My mom would like to take credit for signing me up for a diaper derby when I was a baby,” Ribbons said. “I won.” Fast-forward some 34 years, when Ribbons was the first woman to cross the finish line of the 2021 Door County Half Marathon – the first […]

  • Half Marathon Welcomes 2,000 runners Saturday

    The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k returns to Peninsula State Park this Saturday, May 7. The race will bring 2,000 runners to the park for the two races who will spill into local bars and restaurants after the race to celebrate a race well run. If you’re not one of those runners, […]

  • Ski By Candlelight at Newport

    Newport State Park will hold its 32nd annual Candlelight Ski, Hike and Snowshoe event Feb. 12, 5:30-8 pm, when part of the trail will come alive by candlelight to guide participants through a glowing, magical winter wonderland. Newport Wilderness Society volunteers will place 300-plus candles along a 1.5-mile wooded trail section. The trail’s terrain is […]

  • Spring Classic

    Spring Classic Registration Opens Jan. 1

    Winter has just begun, but if you want to set new riding goals for 2022, it’s time to think spring!  The Peninsula Century Spring Classic bike ride will be back in Baileys Harbor on Saturday, June 18, 2022. That gives you five and a half months to get in the saddle, get those miles in […]

  • Resolve to Run in 2022

    Is running part of your New Year’s resolution for 2022? If so, make your commitment to keep you inspired to run by registering for the May 7, 2022 Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k. Register before Jan. 1 and save $5 on the race that has been described as “running in a cathedral […]

  • One Barrel 2.62 Fun Run Nov. 27

    Join a few hundred other fun-loving runners in Egg Harbor on the Saturday after Thanksgiving to start running off your Turkey Day indulgences. The One Barrel 2.62 Fun Run is back to help you and your family celebrate the start of the holiday season.  Runners will receive a great One Barrel 2.62 Fun Run race […]

  • Flanagan Cruises to 2021 Half Marathon Victory

    Francis Flanagan of Milwaukee was the first of 981 runners to reach the finish of Saturday’s Door County Half Marathon. The 36-year-old finished in 1:15:07, outpacing four-time winner Rodee Schneider by a minute and 46 seconds. Tim Kowols of Green Bay finished third. Former Gibraltar cross country runner Greg Bott, 44, finished 7th in 1:22:46. […]

  • Access Limited to Peninsula State Park Saturday For Race

    The Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5K will return to Peninsula State Park this Saturday, Oct. 30, when almost 2,500 runners are registered to participate in the races – the first running of the event since May 2019.  Some roads in the park will be closed for the races between 7:30 am and […]

  • A Run for Everyone: Door County Half Marathon is many things to many runners

    A half marathon means different things to different people. For some, it’s an opportunity to travel, see new landscapes and make new friends. For others, it’s a chance to test their physical limits on a challenging course. Then there are those who use the experience to find themselves again after a major life change. And […]

  • Miller Wins Hey Hey 5k

    Ryan Miller of Fish Creek won the 6th edition of the Hey Hey 5k on Saturday, Sept. 25. Miller finished in 19:28, 33 seconds ahead of second-place Brady Nieman of Sturgeon Bay. Eric Biehr of Muskego took third. Raissa Ashman of Seymour paced the women in a time of 22:46, followed by Gemma Mrozinsky of […]

  • Run and Ride the Fall: Fall Challenge, Hey Hey 5k Coming Up

    After a year without runs and races, it’s time to lace up your running shoes and clip into your pedals for great Door County runs and rides this autumn! Things kick off this Sunday with the Door County Century Ride out of the Sturgeon Bay Fairgrounds. Then next Saturday, riders head to Sister Bay for […]

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    2021 Baileys Harbor Autumnfest (Sept. 25)

    Are you a car buff? Do you have a car, truck or motorcycle that you’d like to show off? Check out the Classic Car Show at Baileys Harbor Autumnfest Sept. 25. Even if you don’t have a vehicle to enter, grab the family and head to Baileys Harbor for a great event including arts and […]

  • Paddle Garrett Bay

    Cave Point isn’t the only spot to float along the rocky outcroppings of the Niagara Escarpment. Take the drive north to Ellison Bay and turn down Garrett Bay Road almost to Gills Rock, winding beneath the picturesque tree canopy, and put in at the Garrett Bay boat launch. Even in the heart of summer, you’ll […]

  • 2021 Door County Triathlon Results, Photos

    The 17th Door County Triathlon drew 1,600 people to the beach at Murphy Park in Egg Harbor over the weekend to compete in three heart-testing events. In the premier Half Iron event Sunday, which challenges athletes with a 1.2-mile swim, a 56.3-mile bike ride and a 13.1-mile run, Patrick Brady won with a time of […]