Events
1K Kiddo's Race
264 spots left. Registration ends November 28, 2024 at 9:30am CST
Information
Did you know that the average American consumes 4,500 calories on turkey day? Join us for a fun-filled 5K on turkey day to help you burn off some of those calories before your tryptophan induced nap. This is a fun and beautiful course through the Boerner Botanical Gardens. Whether you're a super fast runner looking for a new PR, or you just want to get out and walk with the family, this course is for you! Remember, kids can race our Kiddo's 1K race for free, so be sure to bring the whole family.
The Milwaukee Great Gobble Wobble 5K is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Run Series.
Oconomowoc Gobble Wobble Registration
Location
Boerner Botanical Gardens
9400 Boerner Dr.
Hales Corners, WI 53130 US
Parking
Parking is available at the Boerner Botanical Gardens. Please enter off of 92nd street. Whitnall Park Dr will be closed.
Course
This 5K course starts at the Boerner Botanical Gardens and winds through the roads of Whitnall Park. The course has a few ups and downs, but nothing too aggressive. This should be a good course for runners or walkers of any ability. Strollers are permitted.
Aid Stations
There will be one aid station on course (see course map). Participants will pass the aid station twice. The aid station on course and the aid station at the Finish Line will have water.
T-shirts
Everyone who is registered by 11:59 am Friday, November 15 will be guaranteed a custom cotton unisex Gobble Wobble 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 t-shirts.
Schedule and Packet Pickup
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
When: Tuesday, November 26
Rogan's Shoes
19770 W Bluemound Rd
Brookfield, WI 53045
11:00-1:00pm
When: Wednesday, November 27
Where: Silver Circle Sports
1327 Wall Street
Oconomowoc, Wi 5366
12:00-5:00pm
When: Thursday, November 28
Where: Boerner Botanical Gardens (Race Location)
7:30 am Packet Pick-up
8:45 am Kiddo's Race Starts
9:00 am Run/Walk Starts
Teams
We will bundle all packets for teams with 4 or more members. The team captain, or designee must pick up the team's packets.
Picking up more than one packet
If you are picking up for more than one person, please do the following:
1. Put all of their QR codes on one sheet of paper OR
2. Write all of their names on one sheet of paper (last name, first name, t-shirt).
That will make your life a whole lot easier when you go to hand out the info to your team.
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 2024-25 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 Chilly Willy Winter Run 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 the Wednesday 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!
SCSE 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 SCSE! 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 by clicking on the volunteer link in the menu above. For more information on volunteering click here.
Register to volunteer HERE. If you have questions about registration or have a group to volunteer, contact us.
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.
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.
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