We invite you to come out for the 25TH ANNUAL HANK AARON STATE TRAIL
5K RUN/WALK!Saturday, August 9, 8:30am
All Event Activities and Parking in the Uecker Lot.
The Hank Aaron State Trail 5K attracts more than 1,500 people of all
abilities and ages.
Join in this lively community family-friendly stroll OR for a Personal
Record with Professional Chip Timing
FEATURING: A FLAT AND FAST COURSE, RIGHT IN THE HEART OF MILWAUKEE.
The course winds through the beautiful Three Bridges Park, through
restored prairie. This route is steeped in history and located along
Milwaukee's former rail and industrial corridor. The transformation
continues!
Come out to support the Hank Aaron State Trail's largest fundraiser.
The after-party is one of the best around!
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
* All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt.
* Family-friendly, community event! Strollers welcome. Sorry, no dogs.
* Prizes for teams and top 3 male and female runners in fifteen age
categories.
* Live DJ music
* Complimentary Coffee, Tea & Goodies before.
* Ice Cream, Burgers & Treats after.
* Proceeds benefit the trail and send kids to Bike Adventure Camp each
summer!
* Race Results Ceremony! Race results are available immediately online
on the day of the event
* Teams of 8 or more get a registration deal
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1]] AND logo on
their t-shirts! Also eligible for team prizes
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2]]!
* Check out all the great items on our online silent auction (coming
in July)
* Race proceeds support ALL major initiatives of the Friends of Hank
Aaron State Trail
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RACE PROCEEDS SUPPORT ALL MAJOR INITIATIVES OF THE FRIENDS OF HANK
AARON STATE TRAIL, INCLUDING:
* Sending kids to Bike Adventure Camp
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/bike-adventure-camps
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/bike-adventure-camps]] each
summer
* Stew Crews [https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/stew-crews
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/stew-crews]] that keep the trail
clean from spring through fall
* Art and maintenance along the TRAIL
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/art-on-the-trail
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/art-on-the-trail]] such as our
most recent project, the People of the Road Monument
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/people-of-the-road
[https://www.hankaaronstatetrail.org/people-of-the-road]].
The restoration of the trail and adjacent areas has provided green
space for recreation, wildlife habitat, and improved ecology.
Altogether, the Hank Aaron State Trail is a unique destination and
undeniable community asset for all to enjoy.
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THE EVENT
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Chip-timed event
* Live DJ for entertainment before and after the event
* Commemorative t-shirt - youth and unisex adult sizing.
* Awards for top three female and male finishers in each age category
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TEAMS
Supporting a great cause is more fun with friends! Pull together a
group of 8+ from work, high school, bike club, church, neighborhood ..
and register your TEAM today!
* Team Decorated Shirt to add to morale boosting.
* Additional recognition - prizes for teams
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2]] include
Largest Team, Fastest Team, and Team Spirit trophies.
* Winning teams receive a prestigious annual traveling award for
bragging rights until next year!
* MINIMUM 8 ENTRANTS TO QUALIFY AS A TEAM.
* Prepare for upcoming scholastic seasons! See scholastic registration
information [https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1]] here.
See more on team registration.
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-1]]
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to individuals and teams! See more here.
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2
[https://runsignup.com/Race/HankAaronStateTrail5K/Page-2]]
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FAMILY & STROLLER FRIENDLY EVENT
The HAST 5K is a family-friendly community event with runners and
walkers of all ages. You dont have to be a runner to participate you
are most welcome to walk the course and strollers are most welcome! We
do ask that strollers cue up at the back of the group. If you are not
interested in your time, please choose the UNTIMED" 5K Event.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities
[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/40zfhxsevo0u6rgjbbryo/2025-5K-Sponsorship-Packet.pdfrlkey=nwwcm07yfkhb4ok11vqg1ff42&st=qa3bgfj0&dl=0
[https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/40zfhxsevo0u6rgjbbryo/2025-5K-Sponsorship-Packet.pdf?rlkey=nwwcm07yfkhb4ok11vqg1ff42&st=qa3bgfj0&dl=0]]
by contacting us at 414.563.7051 or [email protected]
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SILENT AUCTION
Silent Auction Information will be posted live here and will open
August 3, 2025.
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