- Great Midwest Relay
The Great Midwest Relay (
a.k.a. GMR) is a two-day, 190mile relay race, beginning in Madison, WI and finishing atChicago 's downtown lake-front. [ [http://www.greatmidwestrelay.com/event/index.php?category_id=1941 Great Midwest Relay: What is it?] ] The GMR is one of the longest distance races of its kind in the Midwest. [ [http://tourism.state.wi.us/event_detail/Great_Midwest_Relay.aspx Wisconsin Dept of Tourism: GMR] ] The race course is comprised of 36 segments or "legs" created from scenic streets, trails and bike paths ofWisconsin andIllinois . [ [http://www.greatmidwestrelay.com/uploads/media/GMR_2006_Course_description_082005.pdf "2006 GMR Course Description". Great Midwest Relay. 2006.] ] Relay teams of 6-12 people each travel from around the country to participate in the GMR. The relay is open to all skill levels of participants and teams, from serious runners to casual participants and teams simply enjoying the experience. Portions of the proceeds from the event are donated to theSpecial Olympics to support their efforts.References
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