The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K
- Date Sun 27th September 2026
- Time 10:00AM CDT
- Location Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us on Sunday, September 27, 2026, for the vibrant and spirited Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K in beautiful Milwaukee! This annual 5K run/walk, held at Veterans Park, is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Grant Heffelfinger and celebrating inclusivity and community spirit. The event kicks off at 10:00 AM, with registration opening at 9:00 AM. Participants can enjoy an early registration fee of just $35 until August 7, or $45 up until race day. Gather your friends, form a team, and be part of Milwaukee’s most colorful and joyous race! Early registrants will even receive a special T-shirt to commemorate the day. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to run, walk, and celebrate together in the heart of Milwaukee!
Organiser's Description
In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to host our annual Big Gay 5K Run/Walk.
Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to partner with the Heffelfinger Family to host our annual 5K Run/Walk! In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, the event will be held on September 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park.
Once again, we will be officially Sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the run starting at 10:00 AM.
Early registration - Friday, August 7, $35*
General registration - through race day by 9:00 AM, $45**
Get a team together and save (4 or more needed)
*T-shirts for early bird registration runners will be ready to pick up at registration the day of the event in the size indicated online.
**T-shirts are not guaranteed after early bird registration
Dont miss Milwaukees most colorful run/walk The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K.
Milwaukee Gay Sports Network is honored to partner with the Heffelfinger Family to host our annual 5K Run/Walk! In memory of Grant Heffelfinger, the event will be held on September 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM at Veterans Park.
Once again, we will be officially Sanctioned by USA Track & Field.
Registration will open at 9:00 AM with the run starting at 10:00 AM.
Early registration - Friday, August 7, $35*
General registration - through race day by 9:00 AM, $45**
Get a team together and save (4 or more needed)
*T-shirts for early bird registration runners will be ready to pick up at registration the day of the event in the size indicated online.
**T-shirts are not guaranteed after early bird registration
Dont miss Milwaukees most colorful run/walk The Grant Heffelfinger Memorial Big Gay 5K.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 27th September 2026 (10:00AM CDT)
$38.10
OPENS 01 DEC
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Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, 53202, WI, United States
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