Okauchee 5k Fun Run/Walk for Blessings in a Backpack powered by Gondola Pizza Pasta Pub

Sunday, July 21, 2024 Past event

11:00 AM CDT

Okauchee, Wisconsin

$22.20 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Okauchee 5K Fun Run/Walk for Blessings in a Backpack, happening on Sunday, July 21, 2024, in the charming community of Okauchee, Waukesha. Kick off your Sunday Funday at 10 AM at the Gondola Pizza Pasta Pub, where you'll enjoy live music as you embark on a scenic 5K course around the picturesque Lower Okauchee Lake streets.

After crossing the finish line back at the Gondola Pub, the celebration continues with more live music, delicious pizza, and a free drink ticket to keep the good vibes going! Join in the community spirit and help support a great cause, as all proceeds will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating food insecurity for local children. Don't forget to register by July 12 to guarantee your event t-shirt! Bring your family, friends, or even your furry companions, and let's work together to feed 50 area children in 2024. It's more than just a run; it's a chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with joy and camaraderie!

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Jul 23, 2023

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Okauchee 5k Fun Run/Walk

Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

11:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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No Run just FUN! All proceeds go to Blessings

Incl. $2.20 Fee

11:00 AM CDT

$22.20

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Organiser's description

START YOUR SUNDAY FUNDAY WITH A 5K RUN/WALK STARTING AT THE GONDOLA PIZZA PASTA PUB IN DOWNTOWN OKAUCHEE ON JULY 21 AT 10 AM. There will be live music as you start your trek around the scenic Lower Okauchee Lake streets. The race ends at the Gondola Pub with more live music, pizza and a free drink ticket. The party continues at Smoke on the Water with more music and fun!

THE DAY IS MORE FUN THAN RUN AND MORE TALK THAN WALK SO GRAB YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS OR PUP AND JOIN THE 2ND ANNUAL OKAUCHEE FUN RUN/WALK FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK.

T-SHIRTS GUARANTEED FOR THOSE WHO REGISTER BEFORE JULY 12 SO SIGN UP EARLY!

ALL PROCEEDS GO TO BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK, A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES MUCH-NEEDED FOOD FOR WAUKESHA COUNTY KIDS WHO NEED IT ON THE WEEKENDS. FOOD INSECURITY IS AN UNFORTUNATE REALITY FOR THOUSANDS OF KIDS IN OUR AREA. FOR JUST $5 PER WEEK/$175 PER YEAR, WE CAN FEED ONE CHILD, HELPING THEM STAY NOURISHED AND BUILD CONFIDENCE. PLEASE JOIN US IN HELPING TO FEED 50 AREA CHILDREN IN 2024!