Name: Dick Lytie Classic
Start: 2026-03-14
End: 2026-03-21
Location: Green Bay, Wisconsin

About the Event

Dick Lytie Classic

The Dick Lytie will take place on Saturday, March 21st 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 - 45 years ago.

The "Mighty Lytie Challenge" is the challenge to complete all three event distances in one week. How it will work, is participated must compete in the half marathon distance on race day but then will have the week leading up to the event (starting March 14) to complete the other two distances. Those distances can be completed on any route or the actual course routes. Your choice! In addition to the Dick Lytie t-shirt, Mighty Lytie participants will also receive additional GBRC swag which could include running hat, socks, gloves, bondi bands and cinch bags.

Register by March 1st to be guaranteed a t-shirt.

Early bird registration will run through December 31, 2025 so make sure to register early! Register on Friday, November 28th ONLY and receive $3 off!

Proceeds from the race will go toward the Green Bay Running Club Kid's Running Program. Through this program we award scholarships to high school senior cross country and track and field athletes. We also support the Green Bay Shoe Closet which provides proper running shoes for athletes in need.

Check the Dick Lytie Classic website and Facebook Page for race updates. 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. Like many runners in the 70ś, he ran for the simple joy of running. Dick owned and operate the first running store in the Green Bay area, The Joggerś Joynt which was located on the East side of town on the corner of East Mason and Main Street. He helped organize many of the locale races through the store and began Wednesday fun runs held at Ashwaubenon High School.

In 1981, Dick organized the inaugural Dick Lytie Spring Classic to give folks the opportunity to run together and compete. True to his beliefs, it was a very modest event. Only two water stops were provided, one at the start and one at the end, it was a tough course with long climbs, and was traditionally known for having bad weather. While being a competitive event, it was mostly a low key fun event for people to enjoy running together in.

After Dick's death in 1996, the race was taken over by Deb and Mark Ernst, owners of InCompetition. Sticking with tradition, the Deb and Mark kept the race with the same quirks as Dick did, and donated any money raised through the event to a local charity.

Due to the passing of Deb shortly after the race in 2016, the official event was not held in 2017 but a fun run was still held to commemorate the race. In 2018 the Green Bay Running Club took over this historic race to honor the lives of Dick Lytie and Deb Ernst who created many memories and camaraderie within the running community. This event includes a 3 mile, 15K, and a half marathon course which utilizes much of the original course (hills and all) that were part of the run for many years.

Races Offered

15K Virtual Event

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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$22.00

3 Mile Virtual Event

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 3 Mile Virtual Event

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$22.00

Half Marathon Virtual Event

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$22.00

Mighty Lytie Challenge (3 mile 15K and Half Marathon)

Mar 14, 2026

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Distance — Mighty Lytie Challenge (3 mile 15K and Half Marathon)

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$47.00

15K

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 15K

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$27.00

3 Mile

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

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$22.00

Half Marathon

Mar 21, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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$37.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Green Bay.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -3.1° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -8.6° / 1.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 14.4 /

water_drop 68.5%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -3.1° / 6.5°

wb_sunny -8.6° / 1.7°

air 14.4 km/h

water_drop 68.5%

About Green Bay

Green Bay is a city in Wisconsin well-known as the home town of the Green Bay Packers, an NFL team. It is on the bay of Green Bay and, surrounded by many other villages, cities, and townships, comprises the northernmost tip of what is known as the Fox River Valley, a forty-mile-long collection of communities and farmland surrounding the Fox River. Green Bay is known as one of the most vibrant, concentrated and supportive NFL football towns in the United States.