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November 1, 2024
Green Bay Gears Up for an EPIC Marathon & Running Festival in May 2025
Green Bay, WI – Lace up, Green Bay! EPIC Event Center is teaming up with Race Day Events to bring an electrifying new running festival to the community on May 18, 2025. The first-ever EPIC Marathon & Running Festival promises a perfect mix of heart-pumping races and live entertainment, all in the scenic surroundings of Green Bay.
This festival will feature a marathon, half marathon, marathon relay, half marathon relay, 5K, and even a kids’ run, offering something for everyone from serious runners to families looking for an active day out. EPIC Event Center, well-loved in Green Bay for its concerts and live events, will inject a fresh energy into the running scene with a high-spirited atmosphere for packet pickup and the post-race celebration. Meanwhile, Race Day Events, a leader in Wisconsin endurance event management, will bring their expert touch to every logistical detail. The combination of EPIC’s signature flair and Race Day’s seasoned race management ensures that this event will be nothing short of spectacular.
“We’re thrilled to introduce EPIC Marathon & Running Festival to runners near and far,” said Mark Skogen, Owner of EPIC Event Center. “We’re putting our own unique spin on this event—not only to create an exciting race day experience, but to give something special back to our community.”
Ryan Griessmeyer, President of Race Day Events, echoed the enthusiasm: “The team at Race Day Events is thrilled to bring a brand-new marathon and running festival to the Green Bay area this May. We believe in the importance of keeping a vibrant, community-centered event like this in the region, and we’re excited to partner with EPIC to create an unforgettable experience for runners and spectators alike. We look forward to building a new tradition that celebrates fitness, community, and the energy of the Green Bay area.”
So, whether you’re running, walking, or cheering, mark your calendar for May 18, 2025, and join us in making history at the new EPIC Marathon & Running Festival!
For more information on race routes, registration, and event details, stay tuned—big things are on the way!
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ABOUT EPIC Event Center
EPIC Event Center opened its doors in 2021 and hasn’t slowed down since. Nowhere else in the Midwest will you find a live experience to rival EPIC Event Center. With more than 25,000 square feet, EPIC delivers an incredible experience for all those that step foot in EPIC. Offering an array of entertainment for up to 2,100 guests, sightlines are great, the acoustics incredible and the 72-foot bar is second to none. A spacious GA main floor with a raised ADA platform, along with a two-tiered mezzanine – that is general admission but also features 75 reservable seats – means there are many options for concert goers to choose from when selecting a ticket. Specializing in live events, EPIC can also be rented for your private function. A great space, ample and free parking and a knowledgeable staff will help make your private event special.
ABOUT Race Day Events
Race Day Events is an event production company located in Madison, Wisconsin. Founded in 2006, Race Day Events owns over twenty-five running and multisport events throughout the Midwest. The company also provides race timing and production services to more than 200 events throughout the nation.