"Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop"

A Run/Walk/Tailgate/Memorial Event for Everyone

Bring your chairs, cooler and food and Join the "TAILGATE CITY" and enjoy the music, fellowship and a Fun Event and Celebrate Life and Honor Brent Adler with a FIREWORKS CELEBRATION at 7:00pm after the event is over.

Join us for an evening of movement, memories, and community in celebration of Brent Adler — the man, the myth, the turtle. Whether you're here to sprint, stroll, or just stand and collect a medal (yep, really), this event is for you.

“Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” was Brent’s motto, and it lives on in the hearts (and turtle-themed T-shirts) of all who knew him.

THERE ARE THREE "CAN'T STOP - WON'T STOP" EVENT DISTANCES TO CHOOSE FROM:      
     

            5K - RUN           Two cross-country loops on grass. Great for those who want a challenge.

            2K - JOG/WALK                   One easy-going loop. Walk, jog, push a stroller, bring Grandma.   

            0K - "Instant Gratification" RACE.                                       No running. No walking. Just glory.

So What Exactly Is a 0K?  Glad you asked!
The 0K “Instant Gratification Run” is for those who prefer their races short and sweet. You’ll line up at the start line, the airhorn will blow, and you’ll immediately receive your finisher’s medal — because, hey, you showed up and that’s worth celebrating. No running shoes required...   And Yes, You get the Official Turtle Event Tee Shirt. 

WHO CAN COME?     Everyone. Seriously — friends, families, neighbors, kids, teens, seniors, dogs named Brent. Whether you’re here to run or just cheer others on, your presence helps us celebrate life and keep Brent’s legacy strong.

Stay for the Fun.    After your preferred “race,” stick around for our "Tailgate City" on the stadium field. Bring your own food, drinks, chairs, coolers, games — whatever you need to make it a good time. (Pro tip: pop-up tents our NOT allowed as we are on the Football Field)

At 7:00PM, we’ll Light Up the Sky for a Celebration of Life. 

Proceeds from this event benefit the "Brent Adler Scholarship Fund"

TIMING FOR THE EVENT

Timing for this event will be a gun start timing clock and there will be a closk at the finish line so you can record your own time as you cross the finish line for personal glory.  We will not be chip timing or posting official times for the events so you can make up your own time and story. :) 

WHAT DO YOU GET?

• Official "Turtle" Event Tee Shirt
• Official "Turtle" Finisher Medal
• Music Before, During and After the Event
• Family "Tailgate City" Party after the Races (BYOB: Bring Your Own Beverages)
• Water and Light Snacks for runners - Post Race.
• Celebration of Life Event at 7:00pm
• Fellowship and Fun
• Most Importantly - the Satisfaction of Supporting the Brent Adler Scholarship at Lake Country Lutheran

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• 4:00pm to 5:15pm.            Registration and Packet Pick Up
• 4:00pm to 7:30pm             "Tailgate City" on the Stadium Field
• 5:30pm.                               5K Run and Walk Start
• 5:35pm.                               2K Jog and Walk Start
• 5:40pm.                               0K "Instant Gratification" Start and Finish
• 6:30pm.                               "Tailgate City" Celebrations in Full Swing
• 7:00pm.                               Celebration of Life Fireworks 

FAMILY PRICING FOR ALL EVENTS

All Participants 10 years old and Under               $10.00

All Participants Over 10 years old                         $20.00

After September 27th ALL Prices increase $5.00 so don't turtle your way to registration. 

THE STORY OF THE Brent Adler Scholarship - “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop”

“Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” was the text Brent sent his wife before heading out for one of his final training runs on a Tuesday evening. He was preparing for a half marathon that he and his son had been training for over the course of several months. Brent was no stranger to endurance races—he had completed the Marine Corps Marathon and many half marathons in the past. But this one was special. He was eager to share the experience of his son’s first half marathon.

Tragically, Brent never made it back home that evening. Instead, God called him to his heavenly home.

Brent lived his life with a determined spirit—never giving up, always pushing forward, and living each day with purpose and love. The phrase “Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop” has come to represent his unstoppable energy and fierce dedication to what mattered most. It continues to inspire his family and friends to keep grinding and to show up fully for the people and values they love.

This motto is now at the heart of the Brent Adler Fund, which provides scholarships to students attending Lake Country Lutheran High School. Brent was a strong advocate for Christian education. His mother, brother, wife, daughter, and many extended family members have all served as Lutheran school educators across the country. Brent was deeply passionate about ensuring his own children knew Jesus as their Savior.  He was proud to send them all to LCL.

He would be honored to know that this scholarship fund is opening doors for others to experience the blessing of a Christ-centered education at Lake Country Lutheran—where students hear about Jesus daily and grow in faith, knowledge, and character.