STAR JOURNAL

The YMCA’s 12th annual Hodag Run for Your Life race is set for Saturday, June 23 at Hodag Park.

The half marathon, sponsored by Nicolet National Bank, will begin at 8 a.m., followed by the 10k, sponsored by Habush, Habush and Rottier S.C., at 8:45 a.m., the 5k run/walk and stroller division, sponsored by Superior Diesel, starts at 9:15 a.m. Routes for these races will run north through Pine Lake.

A free race for youth ages 12 and under, Chase the Hodag, sponsored by Rhinelander Kiwanis, starts at 10:30 a.m. All participants will receive a free T-shirt and a souvenir numbered bib. Parents are encouraged to run with their children or carry them on their shoulders.

New this year is a free kids carnival which will take place during the Hodag Run, from 9 a.m.-noon.

For preregistration and more information, call the YMCA of the Northwoods, at 715-362-9622 or visit ymcaofthenorthwoods.org or active.com and search Hodag Run.