Awards

Stein Awards In an expression of Gemuetlichkeit and in celebration of Frankenmuth's German heritage, the Volksläufe is proud to award runners with a souvenir from old-world Germany. Custom made German Steins are awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each age division for both male and female competitors in the 5K competitive walk as well as the 5K, 10K, and 20K runs. In addition, larger 2.5 liter German steins will be awarded to overall first place men's and women's finishers in the 5K, 10K, and 20K runs.

Please Note: Steins will NOT be mailed, please wait for Awards Ceremony

Awards that are not received at the Award Ceremony on July 4th at noon, will be available for pick up at the Frankenmuth Chamber of Commerce until December 1, 2011.

Example of 2010 - 3rd Place Age Group Stein

Age Divisions

Running

Men/Women: 13 and under, 14-17, 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

Competitive Walk

Men/Women: 13 and under, 14-17, 18-23, 24-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over

Photos 2011

Contact Us

Address: PO Box 7,

Frankenmuth, MI 48734
E-mail: info@volkslaufe.org

2011 Race Sponsors

	The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is the 5K walk and 5K run sponsor
	Bronner's CHRISTmas Wonderland is the 10K run sponsor
	Diversified Fitness Club is the 20K run sponsor
	Jaami's Jams and Jellies is the children's 2K fun run sponsor

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Event Photos

Going Green/Recycling at Volkslaufe 2011

Medals4Mettle- Please bring any medals (marathon, half marathon, & triathlon finisher medals) you wish to donate when you attend the race expo & packet pickup on July 3 & 4, 2011. Please look for the Medals4Mettle Banner for the drop off table. Medals are then given to children or adults dealing with chronic or debilitating illnesses & have demonstrated similiar mettle, or courage in bravely facing these challenges. For more information, please visit www.Medals4Mettle.org

Sole4Souls Shoe drive- The Cobbler's Bench of Frankenmuth & the Volkslaufe are working together to collect "gently worn" footwear (athletic, running, dress, sandals, pumps, work boots, cleats, flip flops, etc) at this year's Volkslaufe. Please bring shoes on July 3 & July 4, 2011 and look for Sole4Souls donation boxes in the race expo area.

Recycling- The Volkslaufe recycles- cardboard, plastic & alumniun bottle/cans- please look for appropriate recyling containers and help us recycle and be GREEN!!!

Packet Pick-up

RACE PACKETS CAN BE PICKED UP AT HERITAGE PARK IN FRANKENMUTH ON SUNDAY, JULY 3RD, 2011- 5pm to 10pm or RACE DAY, MONDAY JULY 4TH, 2011- 6AM to 10:30AM (at least 1/2 hour before your race start)

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