Events
Location
N88 W16460 Main St
Mill Pond Park
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 US
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Parking
You will need to park on the side streets or at another lot and walk to the start / finish area (Mill Street Parking Lot will NOT be open for parking). There is also public parking north of the Mill Pond in Downtown and south of Lime Kiln Park.
NOTE: MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED BEFORE AND DURING THE EVENT FROM APPLETON AVENUE TO WATER STREET.
Information
The mission of Operation Finally Home is to provide homes and home modifications to wounded, ill or injured veterans, first responders and their families who have sacrificed so much to defend our freedoms and values. Operation Finally Home partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, remodelers, developers, individual contributors, and volunteers to help these Heroes and their families by addressing one of their most pressing needs – a safe place to call home.
Established in 2005, Operation Finally Home has completed or has in planning 380 home projects in 32 states. In Wisconsin, we have gifted seven families with homes and plan to continue our mission of providing homes and home modifications throughout the area. Please join us to raise funds and honor heroes with a home. Please join us to raise funds and honor heroes with a home.
New in 2025!
New this year, Join Operation FINALLY Home for the inaugural 5K Ruck! Strap on your ruck and tackle 3.1 miles in support of building mortgage-free homes for wounded veterans and their families. Whether you're a seasoned rucker or a first-timer, this challenge is about more than endurance—it’s about coming together as a community to give back to those who have sacrificed for us. Lace up, pack up, and ruck for a cause. Sign up today and make every step count!
Course
Operation Finally Home uses the paved, public path that follows the Menomonee River. This is a fast and flat course. Course map.
Aid Station
There is one aid station on course and one at the finish line. Both aid stations will have water available. Aid stations may be self serve and we encourage all athletes to carry a water bottle.
Kiddos Run For Free
There will be a Kids 1K run (under 10). All kids will get a bib just like Mom & Dad. The race is FREE for the kiddos if Mom or Dad is registered and you can register on line at no charge. T-shirts are available for purchase for the kiddos.
Schedule
8:00 Packet pick up & race day registration
8:45 Kids 1K
9:00 5K
10:00 Awards
Please bring your receipt with the QR code.
T-Shirts
The shirts are cotton and those registered noon May 9 are guaranteed a custom race shirt. After that, shirts be available while online supplies last. If you need to order an extra race shirt, you can do so through the store here.
Awards
All participants will receive a custom finisher woodle from our race partner: Ridgeway Woodworks. Top 3 male & female finishers in 5 year age groups will receive age group medals.
The overall male and female will receive a custom Ridgeway Woodworks American Flag. The flag measures 24" x 13".
Timing
The race is chip timed by Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC with a chip start. Your time will start when you cross the start line and stops when you cross the finish line. Please make sure you wear your bib on the front of your person, as Ben is demonstrating to Sasquatch <-------
How to wear your bib.
Referrals & Run for Free!
Fundraise
Raise $100+ and get your registration fee refunded
Referrals
For every three registrations, we will refund $10.00 of your registration fee. Two ways to do it.
Facebook
At registration checkout, you will be given the option to share your registration on Facebook. If 3 people register from that post, shazam we will refund $10.
Email
On your registration receipt, there will be a registration link. Share that link and we will refund $10 for every 3 registrations.
You can find the registration link by logging into your Run Sign Up account and email the receipt to yourself. The software will keep track of friends registering from your link and Facebook post.
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.
Register to volunteer HERE. If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer, contact us.
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.
Race Insurance
We get it—life happens! That’s why we recommend purchasing event insurance during checkout.
What is RegShield Insurance?
Race insurance, provided by RegShield (a FanShield product), offers peace of mind by reimbursing the registration cost if you’re unable to attend due to covered reasons, including:
- Accident
- Illness
- Family emergency
Need Help with Insurance?
RegShield is a third-party provider. For any questions related to your plan, contact FanShield:
📧 help@fanshield.com
📞 1-844-849-4827 EXT. 1
Silver Circle Sports Events
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