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:
Sending kids to Bike Adventure Camp each summer
Organizing Stew Crews that keep the trail clean from spring through fall
Art and maintenance along the trail such as our most recent project, the People of the Road Monument.