For the Antigo Times

Following a very successful event in August, the directors of the 38^th Annual Antigo Tater Trot presented checks totaling $3500 to area organizations involved in track and field events within the community. On August 11, 316 participants took part in either the 1 mile, 4 mile, or 10k events.

All proceeds from the race will benefit Antigo High School cross country/track teams and other community organizations. Since 1980, the Tater Trot has donated nearly $75,000 to area organizations involved in track and field events within the community. This year’s recipients include the Antigo Park, Recreation & Cemetery Department; All Saints Catholic School; Peace Lutheran School; and the Unified School District of Antigo.

The 38^th Annual Tater Trot was presented by Antigo Optimist Club, CoVantage Credit Union, and Volm Companies with help from the following yukon gold and silver sponsors: Aspirus Langlade Hospital, The Shopper, Draeger Chiropractic & Laser Center, PrintWear, Hyland Lakes, Wisconsin Potato & Vegetable Growers Association, Insight FS, Subway, Community Health Foundation, Schroeder’s Gifts, Brickner’s of Antigo, JW Mattek & Sons, Waukesha Bearings, and Dewans.

To learn more about plans for the 2019 event, visit www.antigotatertrot.com