Run for Their Lives 5k

Friday, May 23 – Saturday, May 31, 2025 Past event

8:30 AM CDT

Wausau, Wisconsin

$27.50–$32.80 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting and heartwarming experience at the Run for Their Lives 5K, taking place from May 23rd to May 31st, 2025, in the beautiful Wausau, Marathon area. This community-focused event is perfect for families, friends, and colleagues who want to support a great cause—the Humane Society of Marathon County. Participants can choose to join in-person with chip-timing from 8:30 to 9:00 am or take part virtually from the comfort of their own neighborhoods.

If you opt for the virtual race, don’t forget to upload your route and time verification by 11:59 pm on May 30th to compete for a medal. In-person participants will have the chance to receive awards on race day, while virtual winners will have theirs mailed the following week. Plus, feel free to bring along your furry friends to make this event even more special! Join us in making a difference while enjoying some fresh air and exercise at this exciting 5K!

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In-Person 5k Run/Walk

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

Drive up t-shirt & packet pick up is available Friday May 30th from 2-6pm at Immanuel Baptist Church (East parking lot) Walk up t-shirt & packet pick up will be available at Immanuel Baptist Church (East parking lot) race day from 7:30-9am. If registered before May 22nd participants may choose to have their t-shirts & packets mailed to them.

Saturday, May 31, 2025 (8:30 AM CDT)

$32.80

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Virtual 5k Run/Walk
Virtual

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

T-shirt & packet pick up is available Thursday May 22nd from 2-6pm at the Humane Society of Marathon County (HSMC). Please Note: picking up t-shirts after Thursday May 22nd will be limited to the normal business hours of HSMC. *Packages will be sent Thursday May 22nd to those participants that choose the mailing option. Run/Walk anywhere & anytime that works for you prior to Saturday May 31st! To be eligible for a medal, upload your time and route by 11:59pm on Friday May 30th.

Friday, May 23, 2025 (8:30 AM CDT)

$27.50

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Organiser's description

Bring the whole family out, or encourage the office to get out in support the Humane Society of Marathon County! Choose to participate _IN-PERSON_ or _VIRTUALLY_. The _in-person_ option provides chip-timing for participants that cross the starting line between 8:30 - 9:00am. Virtual participants that would like to compete for a medal, will be asked to upload their customer route & time verification by Friday evening May 30th 11:59pm. Awards will be available at the event to _in-person_ participants on race day and mailed the week of June 1st to _virtual_ participants. As always, we encourage you to bring your favorite four legged friend out with you!