2765 Sussex Rd, Green Bay WI
Saturday, March 15th, 2025
🏃♂️ Dick Lytie Classic
The Dick Lytie will take place on Saturday, March 22nd with a 3 mile, 15k, and half marathon distance! We are so excited to carry on this long standing tradition of the race established In 1981 - 44 years ago.
Mighty Lytie Challenge: The challenge to complete all three event distances in one week.
- Participation: Competitors must complete the half marathon distance on race day.
- Timing: Complete the other two distances during the week leading up to the event starting March 15.
- Your Choice: Distances can be completed on any route or the actual course routes.
- Swag: Additional GBRC swag for participants includes running hat, socks, gloves, bondi bands and cinch bags.
Registration Deadline: Register by March 9th to be guaranteed a t-shirt.
Early Bird Registration: Early bird registration will run through December 31, 2024.
- Discount: Register on Friday, November 29th ONLY and receive $3 off!
Proceeds: Proceeds from the race will go toward the Green Bay Running Club Kid's Running Program.
- Scholarships: Scholarships awarded to high school senior cross country and track and field athletes.
- Shoe Closet: Support for the Green Bay Shoe Closet which provides proper running shoes for athletes in need.
Stay Updated: Check the Dick Lytie Classic website and Facebook Page for race updates.
- Contact: If you have any questions, please contact us at DickLytieClassic@gmail.com.
📜 DICK LYTIE HISTORY:
Dick Lytie was a devoted runner and run promoter in the Green Bay area.
- Joy of Running: Ran for the simple joy of running.
- First Running Store: Owned and operated The Jogger’s Joynt, the first running store in Green Bay.
- Fun Runs: Helped organize local races and initiated Wednesday fun runs at Ashwaubenon High School.
Inaugural Race: In 1981, Dick organized the inaugural Dick Lytie Spring Classic.
- Modest Event: Only two water stops were provided, with a tough course and known for bad weather.
- Community Focus: Primarily a low-key fun event for people to enjoy running together.
Continuation of Tradition: After Dick's death in 1996, the race was taken over by Deb and Mark Ernst.
- Same Quirks: Kept the race with the same quirks as Dick.
- Charitable Donations: Donated any money raised through the event to a local charity.
Community Legacy: In 2018, the Green Bay Running Club took over this historic race.
- Memorialization: Honored the lives of Dick Lytie and Deb Ernst.
- Event Details: Event includes a 3 mile, 15K, and half marathon utilizing much of the original course.
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