Lake Geneva, WI Challenge

"Many have tried, few have succeeded." 

A self-guided run, walk or hike challenge around Lake Geneva.

TYPE of Event: Remote Runners

DISTANCE: 21+ Miles

START: Elm Park, Lake Geneva, WI

REGISTER: http://GenevaLakeChallenge.run 

RESULTS: See who has made it, who has not. 

FEATURES: Electronic check in for easy tracking  Geneva Lake Challenge Vehicle Decal Team and Individual Tracking - See real results for all online While this is not a race, the option to compete with others is optional. OPTIONAL Performance wear short sleeve t-shirt (unisex, ladies' fit, youth) Virtual Race Bib (Download under the "Manage my registration" tab above Commemorative Finisher's Medal upon completion (these must be earned) Commemorative Certificate of completion

HOW IT WORKS: Sign up for the challenge, we will ship swag after JANUARY 1, 2024, choose your date to start your journey, train ahead, come prepared and hydrated, download the GPS and follow the directions.  You may split into 4 or 5 segments, but due to lack of access roads it is difficult to break it down much further. The shortest section is from Bigfoot Beach State Park to Lake Geneva town center(2 miles linear, 4 miles out-n-back). You can also arrange to be ferried between the towns of Fontana, Williams Bay, and Lake Geneva - so as to walk point to point rather than out-and-back. (See Lake Geneva Boat Tours for Lake Walk Shuttle Options)

The Lake Geneva Lake Shore Path is a 21-mile trail of clever unique, and unforgettable hiking. It is a 2-foot wide single-track footpath encircling Geneva Lake that meanders through the yards of historic and modern estates.

It is a hiking trail - a world-class hiking trail - yet a hiking trail of such unique character that it becomes instantly memorable. If you take the time to walk its full length or even a small segment of it you will own enduring memories for a lifetime. A Walk on this Trail is a watercolor masterwork come to life.

As a hike, the Lake Geneva Lake Shore path is extraordinary and novel. With 21 uninterrupted lakeside miles, it is a true hike. 

The novelty of this hiking trail is that it crosses historic lakefront estates. Each estate owner has developed and maintained a segment of the trail with personality and unique landscaping. Every few minutes you find yourself immersed in a new environment. In one yard you will be walking on flagstone pavers through formal French gardens, and the next on a crushed stone path through woodlands. Some homeowners have maintained their section of the path with dignity and care - offering solid pavers, delightful gardens, and artistic flourishes. However, other homeowners aren't with the program - doing the bare minimum to provide public access through thickets on footpaths pushed so close to the lake as to be one gulp away from swimming in it. 

The shore path meanders along the lakeshore, crossing the front lawns of lakefront estates, association beaches, and public parks.  The terrain is meant for walkers and varies from grass to dirt to brick and concrete. The entire shore path is just over 20 miles in length and takes 8 to 10 hours to walk.