Lion Run
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Event overview
Lion Run and Family Fun takes place on August 8, 2026, in Grafton, Wisconsin. The event includes a run and a walk and benefits the Wisconsin Lions Camp for Children with Diabetes and the Grafton Lions Foundation. Registration opens February 22, 2026. Entry fee is listed as $30 for each event.
Distances
- 5K Run
- 2 Mile Walk
Course and timing
Both events start and finish at Centennial Park (1370 17th Ave). The course is described as a flat out-and-back route on 17th Street. The event is chip timed with a chip start.
Amenities and logistics
On-site parking is available; participants are asked not to park on 17th Street. There will be one aid station on course providing water. Participants who register by July 26 will be guaranteed a cotton unisex race shirt. Awards will be given to overall male and female finishers and to the top three finishers in age groups beginning at 0-14 and then in five-year increments. The event is produced and managed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC.
Community activities
The day includes live music, food vendors, kids activities, appearances by local first responders, and local softball games. Proceeds support programs that serve children with diabetes and local community organizations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
