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23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk

  • American Family Field - Tailgate Haus 1 Brewers Way Milwaukee, WI USA (map)

Come one and come all to the 23rd Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5k Run/Walk! 

Saturday, August 12, 8:30am

The Hank Aaron State Trail 5K attracts more than 1,500 people of all abilities each year. It has a reputation as a family-friendly community event that introduces people to the trail and is a high-quality, chip-timed event with a fast and flat course. The run/walk format is welcoming to all and the popularity of teams makes this an extra fun event to do with friends or coworkers!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

  • Enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies from Colectivo upon arrival

  • Great live DJ music from DJ Rick will keep your feet moving even after you finish the 5K!

  • Beautiful route through Three Bridges Park crossing the Menomonee River, through restored prairie and providing a dramatic view of American Family Field in the home stretch

  • Use hashtag #2023Hank5k to post your pictures!

  • All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt

  • Replenish after the 5K with ice cream and bananas at the finish line

  • Family-friendly, strollers welcome

  • Prizes for teams and top 3 male and female runners in fifteen age categories

  • Proceeds benefit the trail and will send kids to Bike Adventure Camp this summer

  • Race results are available on the day of the event

  • Teams of 8 or more get a registration deal AND customized t-shirts with your team name! Also eligible for team prizes!

  • Race proceeds support ALL major initiatives of the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail

Race proceeds support all major initiatives of the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail, including:

Source:: https://runsignup.com/Race/WI/Milwaukee/HankAaronStateTrail5K
Earlier Event: August 10
Food Truck Thursday
Later Event: August 29
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