Belfrēdom

Fisher House Wisconsin is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the construction and operation of Fisher Houses across Wisconsin. The first Fisher House in the state opened at the Clement J. Zablocki Veterans Medical Center in April 2016. Since then, the Milwaukee VA Fisher House has housed over 6,300 military and veteran caregivers. By helping fund operational expenses, Fisher House Wisconsin ensures families can stay close to their loved ones during critical medical treatments without financial burden.

In addition, Fisher House Wisconsin collaborates with the national Fisher House Foundation and the Department of Veterans Affairs to raise funds and awareness for new Fisher Houses in Wisconsin, including the upcoming one in Madison. Together, the Milwaukee and Madison Fisher Houses will provide 11,680 nights of free lodging annually, saving veterans and their families over $2.3 million in out-of-pocket costs. Through these efforts, Fisher House Wisconsin ensures that communities identified by the Department of Veterans Affairs as in need of a Fisher House receive the necessary resources and support.

The Route for the 2025 Belfrēdom 5K will take place on the lake country trail system. Starting from Chase bank parking lot directly across from Belfrē Kitchen. Athletes will complete the out and back run on the trail system with a small off shoot to allow for accurate distance of the event. You can view the route at the link below. 

Interactive Route Link 

Join us after the race where we will have a DJ spinning your favorite tracks. Food and drinks from Steeple Chase Coffee + Cocktail & Belfrē Kitchen

Schedule
Sunday, May 26
8:00 am Packet Pick-up 
9:30 am Race Starts
10:30 am Post-race party At Belfre Kitchen

Everyone who is registered by noon May 17th will be guaranteed a custom cotton unisex Belfrēdom 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.

Your race time and age group results are available online after you cross the finish line - select RESULTS from the menu above. 

There will be prizes for most patriotic dress individual participant as well as team. 

There are no overall or age group awards for this event. 

Finisher Medals will be made available until we run out, we have to order 40 days in advance to receive them on time, often this can create an issue with the number of registrants who register closer to race date. 

The Belfrēdom 5K is walker, stroller and dog friendly!  Lace up your walking shoes and gather up your family members and join the fun while raising money for Wisconsin Hero Outdoors. Our only ask if those walking, pushing strollers, or bringing dogs please start near the back of the corral. All dogs must be leashed at all times and cleaned up after. 

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.