2012 NEWS

 

2/28/12

 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:  2011 overall winners and course record holders to compete in 2012!  George Carlson – 2011 men’s winner, Ryan Meissen – men’s course record holder, and Breeda Willis, 2011 women’s winner and course recorder holder, will be completing in the 2012 Point Bock Run

 

2012 Point Bock Run Information

 

Thank you for registering for the 2012 Point Bock Run.  We’ve been working hard to present you with a quality, well-organized event.  We hope you enjoy the day and that you’ll join us again on March 2, 2013.

 

Packet Pickup

 

In the large tent across the street from the Brewery

5:00 – 7:00 pm, Friday

10:00 – 11:30 am, Saturday

 

Parking

 

Ample parking is available a short distance from the Brewery at Player’s Lounge on the corner of Church and Rice Streets and at theRuthGilfryBuildingonWhiting Avenue.  Limited parking is available onHenrietta Streetbehind the Brewery and in the parking lot across the street from the Brewery.

Parking is not allowed on the course.

 

The race will begin promptly at 12 noon.

Instructions and other race-day information will be announced at 11:50.

Please be in the starting area prior to announcements.

 

Safety

 

For your safety and the safety of others we have implemented designated starting areas.  The fastest runners will be in front with all other runners behind.  Special signs alongside the start area will designate an area for runners faster than 30 minutes (6:00 minute/mile pace), 35 minutes (7:00 minute/mile pace) and 40 minutes (8:00 minute/mile pace).

 

• The course is an out-and-back style course.

• The course is closed completely to traffic with the exception ofWhiting Avenue,

• Please stay on the right-hand side of the road.

• Strollers are allowed but if you run with a stroller, you will be asked to start at the back of the pack.

• Walkers – Please start at the back of the pack and use the sidewalks whenever possible.  Do not walk more than two abreast.

• Runners without a yellow 2012 bib number will not be allowed into the starting area.

 

Dogs are not allowed on the course or in the tent.

 

We strongly discourage you from bringing your furry friends to the race.

 

Electronic Timing

 

The Point Bock Run utilizes electronic timing technology.  A disposable timing chip is attached to your bib number.  Your time does not start until you cross the start line.  A half-way split will be taken when you cross the mat at the turnaround.  With the exception of the overall male and female, all official times will be based on chip time.  The overall male and female times will be based on gun time.

 

Water Stop

 

Water will be provided on the course at the corner ofWest River Driveand County Highway HH at approximately 3.25 miles.  This is change from previous years when water was provided at the turnaround.  The water will be available ONLY to runners that are inbound.

 

Snacks and Beverages

 

Complimentary Point specialty beers will be served along with Point Premium Root Beer in the tented area adjacent to the Start/Finish line.  Water and Gatorade and complimentary snacks for runners will be served at the finish line area.  Your bib number has three tear-off beverage coupons.  Additional beer or soda tickets may be purchased for $2 at the north end of the tent.

 

Runners must show servers their bib numbers for proof of age; all others must provide identification if asked.

 

The Stevens Point Boy Scouts will be offering Root Beer and other food for sale.

 

Present your bib number at Arbuckles Eatery for a complimentary Point Three Kings Kolsch until March 31, 2011.

 

Results and Awards

 

Results will be posted on the Brewery garage doors across the street from the tent as soon as possible.

The award ceremony will begin at approximately 1:45 pm, weather permitting, in front of the garage.  In case of inclement weather, the awards ceremony will take place inside the tent.

Results will be posted on the Point Bock Run website shortly after the race’s conclusion.

 

Door Prizes

 

Door prize numbers will be drawn during the run.  The door prize area will be clearly identified inside the tent near the registration area.  Please check after the race to see if your number was drawn.

 

Evaluation Forms

 

We truly value your input.  If you had a good time, tell a friend.  If you didn’t, please tell us!  The online evaluation is linked through our website: http://www.pointbockrun.com

 

Medical Assistance

 

Medical assistance will be available at the finish line.  Ice packs and band aids will be available in the tent alongside the door prize area.

 

1/31/2012

The Point Bock Run is excited to announce that anyone setting a new Age Group, Big Bock or Dopplebock course record will receive a complimentary registration to next year’s run.  Course records for all age groups were recently compiled and have been posted on the website.  Overall male and female winners will continue to receive complimentary entries.  Set your goals high and good luck training!

 

1/23/2012

SEE COMPLETE LIST OF AGE GROUP RECORDS HERE

 

January 20, 2012

 

Charity Announcement

 

 

Proceeds from registrations beginning February 10th and auctioned on February 17th will be donated to the Casey R. Davis Benefit Fund to assist Casey and his family with medical bills and expenses.

 

On September 20, 2011 Casey was seriously injured in a tragic work accident which left him paralyzed from the waist down.  He and his wife, Carolyn, returned toStevens Point in late December after an intense three-month rehabilitation program at Craig Hospital in Denver, CO.  Both are signed up to participate in the 2012 Point Bock Run.

 

Casey Davis, a Stevens Point resident since 1998 and a graduate of the College of Natural Resources at UWSP in 2002, has run the Point Bock Run the last 4 years.

 

See youtube video on Casey’s rehabilitation:   Casey’s Rehab Video

 

January 16, 2012

 

The Point Bock Run sincerely regrets that some individuals did not receive registration reminder postcards until after the race was full.

 

The postcards were scheduled to be mailed prior to Jan. 1st but we were notified on Dec. 30th that they had not sent out.  We realized the magnitude of the potential problem after 714 runners signed up the first two days and as a result we closed registration until 5:00 p.m.  Thursday, Jan. 5th.  During the time registration was closed we received confirmation that postcards were being received by out of town addresses.

 

Registration was reopened at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 5th as planned and the race subsequently filled to capacity in 68 hours.

 

We place  a high degree of importance on the safety and overall positive experience of everyone that participates in our event.  Expanding the field to more than 2,000 runners puts both of these priorities at risk.

 

 

The PointBock Run, Inc. is excited to announce the addition of 100 entries to the 2012 run.  All proceeds from these entries will support a local charitable cause.  Arrangements are ongoing and the charity will be announced in the very near future.

 

 

Ninety (90) entries will be available online for $40 beginning at 5:00 p.m., Friday, February 10th.  These entries may be purchased on a first-come first-served basis.

 

 

Ten (10) entries will be auctioned off beginning on Friday, February 17th via Ebay.  Check back for more information on this special auction.

 

 

***** Registration Closed ******

 

 

The 2012 Point Bock Run officially filled up and closed registration at 3:00 p.m, Sunday, January 8th. Thanks everyone for signing up early.

 

 

We may reopen entry with a new, very limited category sometime after the Directors meet on Friday, January 13th. Check the website from time to time for more info and updates.

 

Thanks everyone; we’re looking to seeing you all on March 3rd!

 

WE SIMPLY CANNOT REPLY TO THE HIGH NUMBER OF EMAIL REQUESTS RELATED TO WAITING LIST OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS.

 

Please check the website AFTER January 13 for new information.

 

New email!  pointbockrun@gmail.com 

 

The 2012 PointBock Run goes green!  Entries will be accepted online only.

 

Sign up early; the 2,000 runner cap was reached in approximately 6 weeks in 2011; we anticipate reaching the cap by the end of January 2012.

 

Packet pickup in the tent across the street from the Brewery from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Friday and beginning at 10:00 a.m. Saturday.

 

Complimentary Point Beer will require proof of age.  Please have an ID or your bib number handy.

 

Awards will be presented at the awards ceremony after the race.  Awards WILL NOT be mailed.