The Tom Lottes Father’s Day 65 In 24 Run & Bike
$21,950 In Total
Donations Raised
(All donations go to the Alzheimer’s Association)
Every 65 seconds someone in the United States is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles to combat the onset of Alzheimer’s Disease. With physical activity playing a crucial role, running and biking are the simplest forms.
Who Was Tom Lottes?
Tom lived in the Madison area his entire life and loved his family, watching the Green Bay Packers, spending time outdoors, being a plumber, listening and dancing to music, walking his dog Cora, being part of the community, and helping others. Tom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease shortly after his 50th birthday and passed away at the age of 57. Tom was never defined by Alzheimer’s disease and lived life to the best of his abilities the last few years attending a Korn concert, rooting for the Milwaukee Brewers, visiting Wisconsin state parks, and spending time with his family. The 65 in 24 Alzheimer’s Awareness Run & Bike is in memory of Tom and all the joy he brought to the world and everyone he knew.
The Tom Lottes 65 in 24 Alzheimer’s Awareness Run & Bike is when a few crazy people get together to run or bike laps around the Wisconsin State Capitol until they reach 65 miles, hopefully in less than 24 hours. This distance usually ends up being roughly 122 laps. This provides more than enough time for any participant to complete the 65 miles, or any distance they feel comfortable with, in 24 hours. The general set up of the event is pretty loose in hopes of getting everyone active regardless of their fitness level. Participants are free to accomplish their chosen distance by either runwalking, biking, or a combination of the two. Any form of physical activity at any distance is good for the mind and body, so we hope to see you out on the Capitol square this Father’s Day June 21st!
The first 5 years of The Tom Lottes 65 in 24 had always taken place on December 30th. But moving forward the event will be held on Father’s Day in honor of my father Tom Lottes. This time of year will hopefully provide better weather for those who choose to run or bike. It was also changed to Father’s Day due to the event organizer being sick of the cold!
What is 65 in 24?!?!
The Tom Lottes 65 in 24 Run & Bike takes place June 21st and has reached its donation goal every year. You can click the link below to see past race results, donations, and photos.
Previous Runs and Donations
All are welcome to participate in their own way. Whether that’s taking part in the Tom Lottes 65 in 24 Run & Bike on June 21st, donating to the Alzheimer's Association, or simply talking about the event with friends and family.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Frequently Asked Questions
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The Tom Lottes 65 in 24 Alzheimer’s Awareness Run and Bike is very laid back and does not require formal registration. It is encouraged to reach out to the run organizer Brett Lottes via email, social media, or in person before or after the event just so we know about how many people participated. But it is not required. Those links and contact information are provided at the top and bottom of this website. 65in24@gmail.com
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You can donate via the Alzheimer’s Association fundraising page provided on this website, other 65 in 24 social media accounts, Venmo, or in person. All funds will be going to the Alzheimer’s Association. If you have questions or would like to arrange another method of donation, please reach out to Brett Lottes at 65in24@gmail.com.
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No, you do not! Anyone who gets active on June 21st is a participant in our books. Feel free to run, walk, bike, or swim any distance you feel comfortable completing. All we ask is that you set a goal for yourself and let us know what your final distance and time was so that we can post it to the race results section on this website.
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The best way to contact us is via email 65in24@gmail.com. You can also direct message us on the 65 in 24 Facebook or Instagram page. And you can also chat with the event organizer, Brett Lottes, whenever you see him in person, and he would be happy to answer any questions.
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No. Although donations are greatly appreciated, there is no payment necessary to participate. The point of this event is to promote healthy active lifestyles, and we believe there shouldn’t be any payment barrier to participate.
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Everyone will start on the Capitol square at the corner of Collectivo and Walgreens beginning at 12AM on June 21st and finishing 24 hours later at 12 AM on June 22nd. We will be going with the flow of traffic, counterclockwise around the Capitol square. You are not required to stay at the square the entire 24 hours but are welcome to join in the event at any time of the day that works for you. Event organizer Brett Lottes will be out there for most of the 24 hours either running or biking around the Capitol.