Mike Ariens Run/Walk
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Mike Ariens Run/Walk 2026
The Mike Ariens Run/Walk is a community event in Brillion, Wisconsin, powered by Emplify Health by Bellin. It is held in honor of the late Mike Ariens and aims to promote health, wellness, and community.
Participants may choose from these distances:
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids 1K Fun Run
The 10K and 5K routes use the Mike Ariens “Run for Life” Trail, AriensCo conservation land, a portion through downtown Brillion, and the trail system at Ariens Nordic Center. The Kids 1K takes place entirely on Ariens Nordic Center trails. The 10K and 5K start at the AriensCo Corporate Office (Plant 1) and finish at Ariens Nordic Center; the Kids 1K start and finish at Ariens Nordic Center.
Every participant and volunteer receives a Mike Ariens Run/Walk bucket hat and an ice cream treat at the finish line celebration. Finishers receive Mike Ariens Run/Walk medals; top finisher awards are presented for the 5K and 10K, and the Kids 1K does not have overall awards. Course maps and elevation information are available for the 5K and 10K. Packet pick-up is available at the Ariens Nordic Center Trailhead on the Friday before the event and also at the 10K/5K start line on race day. Shuttle buses transport participants and spectators between Plant 1 and Ariens Nordic Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
