5K-Läufe in der Nähe von West Bend

Der 44. Milwaukee Lakefront Marathon, Wisconsins größter und ältester Marathon, ist in Milwaukee zu Hause und bietet dabei schöne Ausblicke auf die Skyline der Stadt. Dieses etablierte Event ist eine ordentliche Herausforderung in der lokalen Laufszene und hat eine lange Geschichte entlang des Lakefront. Die Strecke führt am Lake entlang und bietet dabei auf der gesamten Länge immer wieder Ausblicke. Die ikonische Hoan Bridge ist ein Highlight, das man als Läufer erleben wird, und macht den Lauf zu einer echten Tour durch Milwaukee – auf einer Strecke, die für ihren besonderen Verlauf bekannt ist.

The Milwaukee Beer Run 5k & .05k begins and ends at The Bavarian Bierhaus in Glendale, north of Milwaukee. This October running event connects to Milwaukee's Original Oktoberfest. It offers a chip-timed 5K for runners and walkers, plus a very short .05K option covering only 54 yards. The 5K follows the Oak Leaf Trail out and back, leading finishers directly into the Oktoberfest festivities at Old Heidelberg Park. Registration provides all-day festival access, a Beer Run sweatshirt, a collector's cup, and a post-race craft beer or root beer from The Bavarian Bierhaus. The event benefits Hunger Task Force via a donation and food drive. Its setup accommodates all ages, including club runners, casual joggers, walkers, families, and those primarily interested in the short dash and the subsequent party.

Race for Open Space on Nantucket offers 5K, 10K, and 2-mile distances, allowing runners, walkers, and joggers to select a distance suitable for their day. The course follows a rolling route through the Middle Moors, an island landscape the event helps protect. The race directly supports the Nantucket Conservation Foundation, with proceeds funding its science, restoration, and stewardship of open spaces on the island. With over two dozen events held, it functions as a local tradition centered on crossing the land it benefits.

Der KEYS 33rd Annual 5K Run/Walk findet an einem Herbstsonntagmorgen in Kewaskum, Wisconsin, statt und startet um 11:00 Uhr von der 1510 Bilgo Lane. Das ist ein unkomplizierter 5K für Läufer und Walker. Die Startunterlagen kannst du vorher vor der Kewaskum High School abholen, die Startgebühr beträgt $25. Der Lauf kommt KEYS, Inc. zugute, einer gemeinnützigen Organisation, die 1985 gegründet wurde, um Stipendien für Absolventen der Kewaskum High School zu vergeben. Das Event bietet ein Gaining Grit warm-up, Ankündigungen, die National Anthem und die Siegerehrung um 12:15 Uhr. Läufer müssen persönlich anwesend sein, um ihre Medaillen zu erhalten. Die Teilnehmer reichen von kleinen Kindern bis zu älteren Erwachsenen, wobei Altersklassenmedaillen für Kategorien von 4-7 Jahren bis 70-plus vergeben werden. Geldpreise gibt es auch für die schnellsten Männer und Frauen insgesamt. Ein neuer Streckenrekord wird mit $200 belohnt; die aktuellen Rekorde liegen bei 17:58 für Frauen und 15:22 für Männer. Nach dem Lauf bieten Verkaufsstände des Kewaskum Booster Club eine weitere Möglichkeit, KHS-Schüler zu unterstützen.

National Sweetest Day marks the conclusion of the Wisconsin Trail Assail Series in Nashotah, Wisconsin, coinciding with the National Sweetest Day holiday. This event offers trail running and walking options: 5K, 10K, and half marathon distances, along with a 1K for children under 10. The event typically hosts 100 to 500 participants, taking place within Nashotah Park. The course features wide, maintained trails covered in wood chips. Over 90% of the race unfolds within the park's wooded areas, passing Forest Lake and Grass Lake. The terrain is characterized as fast and flat, suitable for trail runners seeking less technical challenges on longer distances. Families are included, with children in the 1K receiving their own bibs, and this kids' race is complimentary for registered parents.

The Spooky Sprint - Milwaukee is a Halloween-themed race morning at Estabrook Park in Shorewood, offering 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1-mile, and Kid's Dash options. Bodies Race Company organizes the event as part of its local race series, catering to runners seeking chip-timed results and families looking for a low-pressure seasonal run. The courses feature flat, paved loop or out-and-back routes within the park. The 1-mile and Kid's Dash remain untimed. Children 10 and under may enter the dash for free if they forgo the shirt and medal package. Costumes are encouraged, with trick-or-treat aid stations enhancing the Halloween theme. The finish area provides treats, complimentary photos, a DJ, and a costume contest. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon participants receive custom bibs, designer shirts, finisher medals, live results, and age-group awards. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K.

Saukville Scare is a Halloween-themed 5K run and walk held in Grady Park, Saukville, Wisconsin. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes. The event caters to both competitive 5K runners and families attending for the holiday activities. It serves as an annual community fundraiser, with proceeds benefiting the Saukville Parent's Association to support elementary school activities and classroom resources. The 5K race offers cash prizes for the top male and female finishers and awards for winners in each age division. Following the race, Grady Park hosts a costume contest, a pumpkin pancake breakfast, a bounce house, and music by a DJ near the shelter. Children aged 12 and under can participate in a separate Trick or Treat Fun Walk on a shorter course featuring four trick-or-treat stations.

Donut Do Drugs Dove Release listet US-Laufevents auf. Das sind hauptsächlich kleinere und mittelgroße Rennen quer durch Ohio, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Missouri, New York, Rhode Island, Maine, Pennsylvania und Utah. Bei den Distanzen ist alles dabei, von 1K und 5K über 10K, Halbmarathon bis zum Marathon – also sowohl kurze Community Runs als auch längere Straßenrennen-Formate. Auf der Liste finden sich Feiertags- und Festival-Rennen wie der Earth Day 5K in Oberlin, der Firecracker Frolic in Easley, der East Berlin Turkey Trot und der East Brandywine Food Truck Festival 5K. Rhode Island ist mit East Bay Events in East Providence und Warren dabei. Die längsten Strecken gibt es in Morgan, Utah, mit den East Canyon Marathon Rennen über 5K, 10K, Halbmarathon und die volle Marathondistanz.

The Tombstone Trot guides runners and walkers through Prairie Home Cemetery, featuring a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, a Kiddos Run, and a 5K ruck. This October community race is organized by Prairie Home Cemetery and Silver Circle Sports Events, centered on the cemetery’s anniversary and its extensive local history. The route remains within the cemetery grounds, making the setting integral to the event. Participants pass a historic Waukesha landmark instead of a typical road course. A portion of the entry fees benefits Friends of Prairie Home Cemetery, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with funds designated for a monument and flagpole in the newer Veterans section. The event also offers a 50/50 raffle and sells Prairie Home Cemetery history books, contributing to a preservation fundraiser atmosphere rather than a standard 5K.

The Hot Cider Hustle in Shorewood, Wisconsin, offers a half marathon and several 5K race options. Participants can select a timed 5K, an untimed 5K, a kids’ 5K for those 12 and under, or virtual options for the 5K and half marathon. The signature finish-line offerings include hot cider, a caramel apple, and a finisher’s mug for all participants. The kids’ race is untimed, providing the same cider, caramel apple, and mug. The #HotCiderHustle tag serves as a straightforward method for sharing race photos.