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1K Kiddo's Race

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Description

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Start your winter running season off on the the right foot and honor our veterans and current service members by joining Silver Circle for the Vets Day 5K & 10K at the War Memorial on Saturday, November 11, 2023. The Vets Day 5K & 10K is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Run Series. You and hundreds of other runners will race through beautiful Veterans park. This is the only race that starts and finishes on Mason street right in front of the War Memorial. Join your fellow runners after the race for awards and a gourmet hot chocolate bar. 

Operation Finally Home

The Vets Day 5K & 10K is also proud to partner with Silver Circle Foundation to help raise money for Operation Final Home. Operation Finally Home was established in 2005 and builds custom, mortgage-free homes to America’s veterans and their families. All money donated as part of registration for this race will be donated to Operation Finally Home to help support their mission. 

What Does a Vet's Day Race Look Like?

Place

War Memorial
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Milwaukee, WI US 53202

Courses

You are going to love this one. The start/finish line is right in front of the War Memorial at the top of the E. Mason Street hill! The 5K course is a little long. The 10K course is two laps.

5K map

Aid Stations

There will be one aid station on course that the 5K will pass twice and the 10K 4 times. Aid stations will have water. They may be self serve and we encourage all athletes to carry a water bottle at all our events.

T-Shirts

Everyone who is registered by noon Friday, October 27 will be guaranteed a custom cotton unisex Vets Day 5K/10K t-shirt. After that, t-shirts will be available while online supplies last. Any extra shirts will be distributed after the race on a first come, first served basis. About tshirts.

Schedule & Packet Pick-up

PLEASE BRING YOUR EMAIL RECEIPT WITH YOU! 

You do not need to print it, but we will need to scan the QR code on the email receipt, so please have your email accessible on your mobile device or save a picture of your receipt with the QR code to your device’s image library. We strongly encourage you to pick up your packet early. 

Schedule

Friday, November 10th
Rogan's Shoes
19770 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
11AM - 1PM

Saturday, November 11th
Race site
8:00 am Packet Pick-up
8:45 am Kiddo's 1K Race Starts
9:00 am Race Starts

 

Packet Pickup FAQ

Can I pick up another person's packet? Yep
Do I need an ID? Do pigs fly?
Can I register at packet pickup? Yep
Can I pick up my packet race day? Yep
Can I transfer my race to someone else before the race? Yep

Hot Chocolate Bar!

It's back for the 2023-24 Chilly Willy Series Races -- Our famous hot chocolate bar!!!

Meet your friends after the race for a quick warm up at our hot chocolate bar. Complete with a huge selection of the tastiest treats, you'll find all you need to make a great cup of hot Chocolate after a cold run. You'll find our hot chocolate bar at all of our 2023-24 Chilly Willy Series runs. We'll also typically announce awards after the race over a nice cup of hot chocolate, so its definitely the place to be after the race!

Awards

Your race time and age group result are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. All runners will receive a finisher woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks and the top 3 male & female finishers in 5-year age groups will receive a custom woodle. An awards ceremony will take place at the race. Awards can also be picked up after the race at Silver Circle's Global Headquarters in Oconomowoc, WI.

Your age is based on the date of the last event in the Chilly Willy Winter Run Series.

   

Average Joe & Jane Awards

The Average Joe & Jane Awards are back for the Chilly Willy Series 5K Runs are are presented to the male and female runner who finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners will receive a t-shirt and custom medal! 

Silver Circle Wants To Save You Money!

At registration checkout, you will be given the option to share to Facebook that you've registered for a super fun event with Silver Circle! For every 3 people you get to register for the same event using your unique link, you'll get $10 back from your registration.

On your emailed registration receipt, there will be a registration link that you can forward to your friends to let them know they should join you on your next adventure! For every 3 friends you get to register for the event using your unique email link, you'll get $10 back on your registration!

Volunteers

We need volunteers for everything from aid station support to course marshals. If you or your group have an interest in volunteering, we would greatly appreciate the assistance. All volunteers can run a future race at no charge.

Register to volunteer HERE. If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer, contact us.

Timing

This race is chip timed by Silver Circle with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. 

How to wear your bib.

Race Insurance

Insurance is available for almost all of our events. The insurance is offered through a third party.

Weather / Refund Policy

Refunds are not permitted for any reason.

The event will be held unless severe weather occurs. In the event of severe weather, the race director may delay or cancel the event. If the event is canceled, there will be no refunds. Silver Circle Sports Events has a NO REFUND policy.

How to transfer, defer, change shirt sizes and change distances

  • Login into RunSignUp.com
  • Select your Profile.
  • Scroll down to the race you would like to modify.
  • Select "Manage Registration".
  • All of your options will be listed in the menu.
  • *Deferrals must be completed 10 days prior to event.

Silver Circle Sports Events

This event is a Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC owned, produced, timed & managed event. Need help with an event?  Contact us HERE.

Presenting

Tower

Water Station

Hot Chocolate

Supporter

Valued Sponsors

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.

Parking

There is paid parking at the War Memorial or free street parking along N. Lincoln Memorial Drive and at Veteran's Park.

Directions

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