Veterans Backyard Bash
- Date Sat 30th August 2025
- Time 8:30AM CDT
- Location Weyauwega, Wisconsin
- Price $38.99
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Veterans Backyard Bash on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the heart of Weyauwega, Waupaca! This vibrant event will take place at the Waupaca County Fairgrounds and features both a 5K and 10K Walk/Run, making it a perfect opportunity for runners and walkers of all levels to come together in support of our veterans. Registration is just $30 before August 16 and $35 thereafter, ensuring a day full of fun and community spirit.
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend that kicks off with live music from Spicy Tie Band on Friday night, along with food trucks, raffles, and more! On race day, the festivities continue with music from local bands, delicious food options like burgers, brats, and chicken sandwiches, and exciting activities including a Corn Hole tournament and professional fireworks at dusk. Participants will receive T-shirts and medals for top finishers in various categories, making this event as rewarding as it is enjoyable. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration – mark your calendars and get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community support!
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend that kicks off with live music from Spicy Tie Band on Friday night, along with food trucks, raffles, and more! On race day, the festivities continue with music from local bands, delicious food options like burgers, brats, and chicken sandwiches, and exciting activities including a Corn Hole tournament and professional fireworks at dusk. Participants will receive T-shirts and medals for top finishers in various categories, making this event as rewarding as it is enjoyable. Don’t miss out on this fantastic celebration – mark your calendars and get ready for a day of camaraderie, competition, and community support!
Organiser's Description
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* SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
* STARTS AT WAUPACA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 602 SOUTH ST, WEYAUWEGA, WI 5498
* Featuring a 5K & 10K Walk/Run ($30 prior to Aug16, $35 after Aug 16 registration Fee)
* Chip timing by J3 Timing
* 5K map https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6612219833
* 10K map https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6612284674
* T-Shirts for all! Register early to guarantee your size, sizes available are XS, S,M, L, XL, 2XL
* Medals for top overall female, top overall male in 5K and 10K, plus top 3 in age groups 9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
* 7:00 On-Site Race Registration/Packet pickup begins.
* 8:30 Race Begins
* FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC-SPICY TIE BAND! FOOD TRUCKS! RAFFLES! STARTS @ 5PM
* SATURDAY-MUSIC & FOOD ALL DAY! MUSIC BY SONNY'S ROCKING ROAD SHOW, DAVE STEFFEN BAND, CARBON ROAD AND MT. OLIVE BAND. SATISFY YOUR HUNGER WITH BURGERS, BRATS, CHICKEN SANDWICH, AND BEER! CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT! RAFFLES! PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS @ DUSK!
* CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE-HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VETERANSBACKYARDBASH/ [https://www.facebook.com/veteransbackyardbash/]
* SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, 2025
* STARTS AT WAUPACA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, 602 SOUTH ST, WEYAUWEGA, WI 5498
* Featuring a 5K & 10K Walk/Run ($30 prior to Aug16, $35 after Aug 16 registration Fee)
* Chip timing by J3 Timing
* 5K map https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6612219833
* 10K map https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/6612284674
* T-Shirts for all! Register early to guarantee your size, sizes available are XS, S,M, L, XL, 2XL
* Medals for top overall female, top overall male in 5K and 10K, plus top 3 in age groups 9 & under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
* 7:00 On-Site Race Registration/Packet pickup begins.
* 8:30 Race Begins
* FRIDAY NIGHT MUSIC-SPICY TIE BAND! FOOD TRUCKS! RAFFLES! STARTS @ 5PM
* SATURDAY-MUSIC & FOOD ALL DAY! MUSIC BY SONNY'S ROCKING ROAD SHOW, DAVE STEFFEN BAND, CARBON ROAD AND MT. OLIVE BAND. SATISFY YOUR HUNGER WITH BURGERS, BRATS, CHICKEN SANDWICH, AND BEER! CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT! RAFFLES! PROFESSIONAL FIREWORKS @ DUSK!
* CHECK OUT OUR FACEBOOK PAGE-HTTPS://WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/VETERANSBACKYARDBASH/ [https://www.facebook.com/veteransbackyardbash/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.99
CLOSED -
10k
Incl. $3.99 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 30th August 2025 (8:30AM CDT)
$38.99
CLOSED
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