Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk
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26th Annual Hank Aaron State Trail 5K Run/Walk
The event is a community 5K held at the American Family Field Uecker Lot in Milwaukee. The course is described as flat and fast and passes through Three Bridges Park and restored prairie along Milwaukee's former rail and industrial corridor. The event typically attracts more than 1,500 participants.
There are timed and untimed options for individual participants and teams. Chip timing is available for those who choose the timed runs. Team entries require a minimum of eight members to qualify; scholastic teams of participants age 18 and under and their coaches are eligible. Registration fees in the source information vary by entry type, with individual entries listed at $35.00, team entries at $25.00, and scholastic team entries at $20.00. Registration opens March 20, 2026; individual registration closes April 15, 2026 and team registration closes August 5, 2026.
On-site amenities noted in the event information include complimentary coffee and treats at the start and an after-party with a live DJ, ice cream, and post-race snacks. Awards are given to the top three male and female finishers across 15 age categories and to top teams, including traveling trophies and team-prize categories. Strollers are welcome and dogs are asked to remain at home. Race proceeds support the Friends of Hank Aaron State Trail and its programs such as youth Bike Adventure Camp, stewardship crews, public art and history projects, and habitat restoration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
