GrindFest Progression Run
- Date Sat 26th December 2026
- Time 6:00PM CST
- Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Price $25.00
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the GrindFest Progression Run on Saturday, December 26, 2026, in Milwaukee! Since its inception in 2013, this unique indoor event has drawn runners from all corners of the Midwest to the Pettit National Ice Center's 443m track for a thrilling last-person-standing progression run. Participants will increase their speed every three laps (0.84 miles) until they can no longer keep up with the escalating pace. With two starting options around 6:30 and 6:10, runners will push their limits, and when it comes down to the final contenders, the exciting three-lap race to the finish will determine the top spots.
GrindFest is not just about competition; it's a celebration filled with fun for both runners and spectators alike. Expect prizes for the most creative and fastest teams, a contest for the ugliest sweater, and the prestigious Mom of the Year award. Join us for a fantastic day of community, camaraderie, and spirited competition as we wrap up the year in style at this unforgettable event!
GrindFest is not just about competition; it's a celebration filled with fun for both runners and spectators alike. Expect prizes for the most creative and fastest teams, a contest for the ugliest sweater, and the prestigious Mom of the Year award. Join us for a fantastic day of community, camaraderie, and spirited competition as we wrap up the year in style at this unforgettable event!
Organiser's Description
Since 2013, runners from across the Midwest have gathered to celebrate the end of the year with a one-of-a-kind event: an indoor, last-person-standing progression run!
Hosted on the Pettit National Ice Center's 443m track, runners speed up every 3 laps (0.84 miles), until they can't go any faster. With two options for when to start progressing (~6:30 or ~6:10), runners keep running as long as they can hang with the ever increasing pace. When it's down to the final pack, The Bell will be rung and a 3 lap first-to-the-finish race to determine the top places is on.
GrindFest promises to be a blast for all, from runners to spectators, with prizes for the most creative and fastest teams, the athletes who run furthest in an ugly sweater, a prediction contest, and of course, the coveted Mom of the Year award.
Check out our website [http://thegrindfest.com] for more information.
Hosted on the Pettit National Ice Center's 443m track, runners speed up every 3 laps (0.84 miles), until they can't go any faster. With two options for when to start progressing (~6:30 or ~6:10), runners keep running as long as they can hang with the ever increasing pace. When it's down to the final pack, The Bell will be rung and a 3 lap first-to-the-finish race to determine the top places is on.
GrindFest promises to be a blast for all, from runners to spectators, with prizes for the most creative and fastest teams, the athletes who run furthest in an ugly sweater, a prediction contest, and of course, the coveted Mom of the Year award.
Check out our website [http://thegrindfest.com] for more information.
Races
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Wave 1: Open/Community Wave (~6:55 Starting Pace)
Sat 26th December 2026 (6:00PM CST)
$25.00
Runners in Wave 1 will run 9 laps (starting at 6:54-58 pace) before being joined by Wave 2 runners (~6:35 pace). From there, all athletes will run together until they fall off the pace or opt to end their race. Wave 3 will join 9 laps later (~6:05 pace) -
Wave 2: Women's Championship Wave (~6:35 Starting Pace)
Sat 26th December 2026 (6:15PM CST)
$25.00
Runners in Wave 2 will join Wave 1 after they have run 9 laps (approximately 15 minutes); both waves will then run together for the next 9 laps (starting at 6:30-6:34 pace) before being joined by Wave 3 runners. From there, all athletes will run together until they fall off the pace or opt to end their race. -
Wave 3: Men's Championship Wave (~6:05 Starting Pace)
Sat 26th December 2026 (6:30PM CST)
$25.00
Wave 3 runners will join the Wave 2 pack at the conclusion of Wave 2's 9th lap (approximately 15 minutes after Wave 2 starts, ~30 minutes after Wave 1 begins). From there, all athletes will run together until they fall off the pace or opt to end their race.
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500 S 84th St., Milwaukee, 53214, WI, United States
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