The 2nd Annual WOW Fest will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2010 at the Laconia Athletic & Swim Club, 827 North Main Street, Laconia, NH.

WOW Fest is a fun-filled event for the whole family featuring two bicycle challenges, 10K road race (new!), fun walk, BBQ lunch, live music & kids activities.  You won't want to miss it!

DOWNLOAD THE WOW Fest POSTER

DOWNLOAD THE WOW Fest REGISTRATION FORM

On-line registration available now at http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1851587.

Bicycle Events:

Take the Lake Challenge (Lake Winnipesaukee, 67m, 8:00 am start, $55) - CLICK HERE for more detailed information about the Take the Lake challlenge including a route map

Take the Bay Challenge (Paugus Bay, 15m, 10:00 am start, $55) - CLICK HERE for more detailed information on the Take the Bay Challenge including a route map.

Running Event:

Take Opechee 10K Road Race (9:00 am start, $25 pre-registration [$30 event day registration]) - CLICK HERE for more detailed information on the 10K Road Race.

Walking Event:

Take the Trail Fun Walk (2.5m, 11:30 am start, $20)

***All events include BBQ & Festival***

Check out our Team Challenges:                                                                                                             WOW What a Team! Awarded to the team with the most pre-registered participants.
WOW You Look Good! Awarded to the "Best Dressed" team.                                                        WOW Green ($$$) Team! Awarded to the team that brings in the most pledge money.
WOW Cup! Awarded to the team with the fastest 10K participants (First 3 race times totaled per time, lowest total wins.  Winning team must have a minimum of 3 finishing runners).

Register by September 6th and receive an event shirt.

All proceeds benefit the WOW Trail.  Sign up now and bring the whole family for the BBQ lunch and a lot of fun.

Festival (12:00 - 3:00):

Not participating in one of our events?....Come enjoy an afternoon of family fun and great food!

BBQ Lunch, Live Music, Kids Activities:  $10 Teens & Adults; $5 Children 12 and under (donations and festival entrance fees payable at the door)

 Questions?:  Please contact Jennifer Beetle at or (603) 630-4468.

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Local coverage of our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony May 15, 2010:

WOW Trail opens amidst praise for Toll; Laconia Citizen

WOW Committee officially opens first 1.2-miles of Laconia recreation trail; Laconia Daily Sun

Great Photos of the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony and Trail Walk from Lakes Region Spirit Magazine! (On Facebook)