Trot to Cadott fun run
History
This fun run, with its long and varied history, has been held together by Karen Possley for years, if not decades (a decade? or centuries?). Also known as the "Great Race", the "Run for Your Life" and "R and R", it was first organized by the Chippewa Herald Telegram during President Kennedy’s administration. Later (????-1977-????) , Steve Rogstad and Smokey Rykal (R and R) took over. Now, it is continued by a few ITC members, notably the Chippewa 6 Pack, and Karen Possley in particular, who have nicknamed it the Trot to Cadott.
10/9/1977
Lynn Kaufman of Cadott wins the Women’s Division of the “Great Race” which runs
12.9 miles from Chippewa Falls to Cadott.
10/27/1977
Steve Flanagan and Lance Conley displayed the Great Race trophy won by Chestnut
School this year.
Run Day Information
The event is traditionally held on the 2nd Saturday of October. There is no registration. Runners line up around noon at the Arrow Building Center, 500 East Park, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin (formerly Crane Lumber). They finish about 14 miles later in Riverview Park in Cadott. A sag wagon follows the runners and a shuttle back to the start is provided.
Event Organizer: Karen Possley, 715.723.2587
Course Description
The course heads east from Chippewa Falls, next to the Chippewa River along the rolling hills of Cty Hwy J. It passes into the rural, residential neighborhoods south of Lake Wissota after crossing Cty Hwy X by Gordy's. There are hills, woods and some new residential developments. By the tank farms, the course enters the rural, and relatively flat and empty countryside between Chippewa Falls and Cadott. Once in Cadott, the runners treated to the city cemetery where you can count your blessings, and a march down the Main Street of Cadott to Riverside Park.
Course Map (click to enlarge)
