The Big Leek
- Date Sat 23rd August 2025
- Time 7:45AM EST
- Location Wales, Wisconsin
- Price Free - $36.65
- Races 3 races
Event summary
Get ready for a unique and fun-filled experience at The Big Leek 5K Run on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in the scenic hills of Waukesha, Wales! This one-of-a-kind event invites participants to embrace their inner “leeky” spirit, whether you plan to sprint, trot, or dramatically crawl your way to the finish line. Celebrate the underappreciated leek, Wales' national vegetable, while enjoying good vibes and a playful atmosphere.
Participants will not only have the chance to challenge themselves on a 5K course but also to earn an incredibly quirky race medal shaped like a leek! With a backdrop of beautiful scenery, this event promises to be a delightful day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and even some questionable vegetable puns. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow enthusiasts in a celebration of fitness and fun!
Participants will not only have the chance to challenge themselves on a 5K course but also to earn an incredibly quirky race medal shaped like a leek! With a backdrop of beautiful scenery, this event promises to be a delightful day filled with laughter, camaraderie, and even some questionable vegetable puns. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join fellow enthusiasts in a celebration of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
THE BIG LEEK 5K RUN FAST, STAY FRESH! MALE SIGN
Welcome to THE BIG LEEK 5K RUNthe only race where being A LITTLE "LEEKY" is encouraged!
Inspired by WALES NATIONAL VEGETABLE, this race will have you SPRINTING, TROTTING, OR DRAMATICALLY CRAWLING through the scenic hills of WALES, WI. Whether youre here to set a PR or just to earn the MOST RIDICULOUS RACE WOODLE EVER SHAPED LIKE A LEEK, we promise GOOD VIBES, GREAT HILLS, AND QUESTIONABLE VEGETABLE PUNS.
WHAT'S A LEEK?
The LEEKnatures most DRAMATIC SCALLIONis the UNSUNG HERO of the vegetable world.
With its FASHIONABLY LONG GREEN LOCKS and CHUNKY WHITE STEM, the leek looks like an onion that hit the gym but still enjoys carbs. Its got a MILD, SWEET FLAVOR, making it the introvert of the ALLIUM FAMILYnot as loud as garlic, not as weepy as onions, but always reliable.
WHY ARE LEEKS AWESOME?
THE FANCY ONION Sophisticated, subtle, and rarely makes you cry.
GREAT IN EVERYTHING Soups, stews, stir-fries, or awkward small talk about vegetables.
A SYMBOL OF WALES Yes, people literally wear them on their heads for St. Davids Day. Respect.
LOW IN CALORIES, HIGH IN FIBER Making it the CrossFit champion of the allium world.
Basically, if youve never cooked with a leek, YOURE MISSING OUT ON THE MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED VEGGIE OF ALL TIME.
Welcome to THE BIG LEEK 5K RUNthe only race where being A LITTLE "LEEKY" is encouraged!
Inspired by WALES NATIONAL VEGETABLE, this race will have you SPRINTING, TROTTING, OR DRAMATICALLY CRAWLING through the scenic hills of WALES, WI. Whether youre here to set a PR or just to earn the MOST RIDICULOUS RACE WOODLE EVER SHAPED LIKE A LEEK, we promise GOOD VIBES, GREAT HILLS, AND QUESTIONABLE VEGETABLE PUNS.
WHAT'S A LEEK?
The LEEKnatures most DRAMATIC SCALLIONis the UNSUNG HERO of the vegetable world.
With its FASHIONABLY LONG GREEN LOCKS and CHUNKY WHITE STEM, the leek looks like an onion that hit the gym but still enjoys carbs. Its got a MILD, SWEET FLAVOR, making it the introvert of the ALLIUM FAMILYnot as loud as garlic, not as weepy as onions, but always reliable.
WHY ARE LEEKS AWESOME?
THE FANCY ONION Sophisticated, subtle, and rarely makes you cry.
GREAT IN EVERYTHING Soups, stews, stir-fries, or awkward small talk about vegetables.
A SYMBOL OF WALES Yes, people literally wear them on their heads for St. Davids Day. Respect.
LOW IN CALORIES, HIGH IN FIBER Making it the CrossFit champion of the allium world.
Basically, if youve never cooked with a leek, YOURE MISSING OUT ON THE MOST UNDERAPPRECIATED VEGGIE OF ALL TIME.
Races
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Big Leek Run
Incl. $4.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$36.65
OPENS APR 25 -
Big Leek Walk
Incl. $4.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$36.65
OPENS APR 25 -
Little Leek 1K
Incl. T-Shirt
Sat 23rd August 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
Free
OPENS APR 25
The Big Leek