Events
Location
War Memorial
750 N Lincoln Memorial Dr
Milwaukee, WI 53202 US
Information
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 9, 2024. The Vets Day 5K & 10K is part of the Wisconsin Chilly Willy Winter 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.
A few additional things about Veterans Day:
We ask all particpants to join us, and do 22 pushups before the race to honor Project 22, which works to reduce the suicide rate among veterans. If everyone participates, we will be donating $1,000 to Operation Finally Home.
Additionally, one of our team members will be doing 22 pushups every day throughout November in support of Project 22, raising funds for Operation Finally Home. The Silver Circle Foundation, In. 501(c)3 will match up to $5,000. Donate here.
Lastly, we’re excited to announce that we’re partnering with _______ to host a run/walk at Veterans Park in 2025. Silver Circle Sports Events, LLC is donating all the time and expertise to this event. Our new partner will make the announcement at the event.
CALLING ALL VETS!
Are you a vet? We'd like to ask all vets to please take a wristband from the pin table near packet pickup on race morning so everyone will know you're a vet and can thank you for your service. We would also like to invite all of you to the start/finish line during the National Anthem.
What Does a Vets Day Race Look Like?
Course
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, it measures about 3.37 miles. The 10K course is two laps and measures about 6.26 miles.
5K Run / Walk Course
10K Course
Aid Station
There will be one aid station on course that the 5K will pass twice and the 10K will pass four 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.
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 yo uto pick up your packet early.
Friday, November 8th
11AM - 1PM
Rogan's Shoes - Brookfield
19770 W Bluemound Rd.
Brookfield, WI 53045
Saturday, November 9th
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
T-Shirts
Everyone who is registered by noon Friday, October 25 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 T-shirts.
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 5K Chilly Willy Winter Run Series! The award is presented to the male and female runner that finished in the exact middle of all runners. Winners of the award will receive a T-shirt and custom woodle from Ridgeway Woodworks!
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.
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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